Read our Newsletter!
Whatsapp
Languages week timetable

Our Courses

Languages Week 2026

Welcome to The Big Beautiful Languages Week with The Language Academy!

The Big Beautiful Languages Week is our first annual celebration of everything that makes languages joyful, fascinating, and potentially life‑changing. Across six vibrant days, students step into a world of culture, creativity, and connection – exploring French, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, Ukrainian * and more through hands‑on workshops, food, music, trivia, and real‑life experiences.

This is not a week of “lessons.”  It’s a week of discovering, tasting, listening, speaking, laughing, and living languages. Please find the full list in the timetable above, and book from the list at the bottom of the page.

Students will dive into the hidden regions of Europe, explore dialects and accents, master verbs and pronunciation, and experience the rhythm of each language through songs, poetry, and storytelling. You will learn how to navigate life abroad and understand cultural traditions.

Alongside our language‑specific sessions, students can enjoy a rich programme of general events: wine and cheese tasting, the language of coffee, TEFL tasters, study‑abroad pathways, careers in languages, opera, and our famous multilingual quiz nights.

You can pick and choose, attending multiple sessions (in which case, check out our Freedom Pass!) or just the ones that particularly interest you.

The Big Beautiful Languages Week is a reminder that languages aren’t just subjects – they’re bridges. They connect us to people, places, opportunities, and versions of ourselves we haven’t met yet.

This is your invitation to step into that world.

Learn, explore, and celebrate with us.

Please note * that the programme is subject to change and not all items are guaranteed to run.

Languages Week 2026 Courses

Spanish for kids – Languages Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • No previous knowledge.

Course Date

  • Mon 31 Aug -
  • Mon 31 Aug
  • 09:00 -
  • 10:30
  • Day(s): Monday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

At The Language Academy, we believe that learning a new language should be fun, engaging, and full of discovery – especially for young learners! Our Spanish beginners for kids course is specially designed for children aged 6 to 9 who are just beginning their journey into foreign languages.

Through a variety of activities, children will be introduced to the basics of Spanish. No prior knowledge is needed – just curiosity and a sense of adventure!

This course isn’t just about learning new words – it’s about building a lifelong love for languages, discovering new cultures, and gaining confidence in communication. Children will leave smiling, singing, and excited to come back for more!

Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 15 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Italian Verbs Workout – B2/C1 Levels – Languages Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • Intermediate

Course Date

  • Mon 31 Aug -
  • Mon 31 Aug
  • 15:30 -
  • 17:00
  • Day(s): Monday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

You can’t go very far without verbs, so need to master them!  Our Italian verbs workout will involve drilling some key verbs and you will be asked to do some “mini-translations” to put them into practice. You will cover the conditional, sunjunctive, and advanced indicative tenses.
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 13 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Italian Quiz Night! Languages Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 18+
25 students max

Required level

  • Beginner +

Course Date

  • Mon 31 Aug -
  • Mon 31 Aug
  • 19:00 -
  • 20:30
  • Day(s): Monday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

Our Quiz Nights are a light-hearted night out that are a lot of fun as well as being educational!  Think Pub Quiz, conducted in Italian, with a number of rounds dedicated to vocabulary, geography, people and, well, come along and find out!  Meet like-minded people, improve your listening skills and have a glass of wine or two (included in the price) and a few nibbles.
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 14 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Italian Pronunciation Workshop – Langauges Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • Post-beginner and above

Course Date

  • Mon 31 Aug -
  • Mon 31 Aug
  • 17:00 -
  • 18:30
  • Day(s): Monday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

There is no reason you shouldn’t pronounce any sound in any language – yes, that’s true.  But you get used to the sounds of your first language and it can be difficult to adapt.  We’ll look at some techniques that’ll help you pronounce tricky sounds in Italian.  This is a fun, hands mouths-on session.  Don’t be shy, have a go!
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 15 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

French Pronunciation Workshop – Langauges Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • Post-beginner and above

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 14:00 -
  • 15:30
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

There is no reason you shouldn’t pronounce any sound in any language – yes, that’s true.  But you get used to the sounds of your first language and it can be difficult to adapt.  We’ll look at some techniques that’ll help you pronounce tricky sounds in French.  This is a fun, hands mouths-on session.  Don’t be shy, have a go!
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 15 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Spanish Pronunciation Workshop – Langauges Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • Post-beginner and above

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 10:30 -
  • 12:00
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

There is no reason you shouldn’t pronounce any sound in any language – yes, that’s true.  But you get used to the sounds of your first language and it can be difficult to adapt.  We’ll look at some techniques that’ll help you pronounce tricky sounds in Spanish.  This is a fun, hands mouths-on session.  Don’t be shy, have a go!
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 15 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

French Songs #2

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • No previous knowledge.

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 15:30 -
  • 17:00
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

Our French Songs sessions will unashamedly take you back to the days when France was the pinnacle of romance, the smoke of Gauloise cigarettes hung permanently in the air and Brigitte Bardot (RIP) was more of a sex symbol than a glorified zoo-keeper!  Each of these 2 sessions (French Songs 1 & 2) will introduce 3 classic French songs by singers such as Edith Piaf.  You will not regret joining us (did you see how we did that?).  Come to either or both – the sessions will be indepent of each other and you don’t need to have attended the previous one!  Suitable for all but will be appreciated most by lovers of all things French, with some language knowledge.
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 13 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Instagram as your language learning supplement – Languages Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
25 students max

Required level

  • No previous knowledge

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 17:00 -
  • 18:30
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

You may well be using an app as a supplement to your structured learning programme with a teacher (we do hope you have a teacher, otherwise you could find things tough-going!).  Apps (eg Duolingo) can be good, but they cost!  On Instagram, you will find all sorts of pages that give you FREE input!  We will take you through some of the best in this session.
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 18 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Discover Catalan – Languages Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • No previous knowledge

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 09:00 -
  • 10:30
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

This session will introduce you to Catalan and you will learn a few useful expressions. It’ll be a valuable taster, and you will be able to gauge whether it’s a language you could embark on learning.
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 18 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

Languages Week 2026 Grand Finale!

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 18+
30 students max

Required level

  • NA

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 19:00 -
  • 20:30
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1.5

Description

The grand finale to Languages Week 2026! Drinks, quizes, and more fun stuff. The culmination of our week, with students sharing their experiences, socialising with those you’ve met during your sessions and plans for all the language learning to come!
Original price was: £24.00.

(Early bird offer expires 14 Aug 26)

Current price is: £21.60.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more

The Art of Tapas – Langauges Week 2026

Location

  • Winchester

Details

Ages 17+
10 students max

Required level

  • No previous knowledge

Course Date

  • Tue 01 Sep -
  • Tue 01 Sep
  • 12:00 -
  • 13:00
  • Day(s): Tuesday

Duration

Weeks: 1
Hours: 1

Description

Spanish tapas is legendary and a visit to Spain is not complete without sampling some of these tasty snacks!  We’ll look at the names and ingredients of popular and less common tapas offerings and how tapas varies around Spain – from pintxos to raciones.  We can’t really compete with Spanish tapas bars but we will offer you a tasty Spanish-style snack and a glass of refreshing white wine.  By the end of the session, you will be on Skyscanner, looking at the “anywhere in Spain” section!
Original price was: £16.00.

(Early bird offer expires 15 Aug 26)

Current price is: £14.40.Per Person

This course has already started, but you’re still very welcome to join. The price has been adjusted.

Find out more