Tag: languages

National Work Life Week 2021: finding time for professional development 

National Work Life Week 2021: finding time for professional development 

National Work Life Week, established by the not-for-profit Working Families, takes place every year between the 11th and 15th of October. It is a chance to highlight wellbeing at work and the importance of achieving a work-life balance, this year gaining particular salience as a result of a new law that codifies the right to […]

GCSE French leads to a love for the language and an AS level!

GCSE French leads to a love for the language and an AS level!

Sarah decided to study GCSE French with NEC at the same time that her son was also taking his GCSEs at school. She wanted a structure to her language learning, and a course that would keep her motivated to stay focused on harder topics such as grammar.  Studying with NEC was not Sarah’s first experience […]

Why we all need to be bilingual

Why we all need to be bilingual

Learning a new language offers incredible advantages, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re studying GCSE or A level French or Spanish, becoming bilingual opens up doors to many different opportunities.  If you’re wondering, “Can I learn foreign languages online?”, the answer is a resounding yes! “I was looking for a way to improve my French, […]