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What a week! Unai Emery has just lifted the Europa League Cup with Aston Villa, but did he take a week off to celebrate? ¡No señor! He was straight back on a flight to report for his shift in the kitchen of our restaurant in the Midlands. As you can see, his tactical preparation for our immersive Spanish experiences is unmatched. Right now, he is treating the paella pans like a 4-4-2 formation. He’s currently explaining to the chorizo that it needs to press higher up the pan,

Final Dates for This Year + Booking Ahead for 2026/27! Whether you are looking for the perfect, high-impact end-of-term reward or trying to get a head start on your curriculum planning for next year, we have some fantastic options for you! Looking for a Summer Term Wow-Factor? We still have a few select dates remaining for this academic year! Our immersive restaurant experiences are the ultimate way to celebrate your students' hard work, round off a successful year or level-u

Students from Aston Manor Academy in Birmingham joined us at our restaurant near Cannock this week, and wow—what an incredible session! Their enthusiasm was infectious and it was a joy to watch them dive headfirst into French language and culture during our 90-minute immersive experience. The power of their imagination was so strong that many students were genuinely shocked when the session ended and they "landed" back in the West Midlands! Immersive French breakfast experien

"Suddenly, asking for chips in French matters a whole lot more than ticking a box on a GCSE speaking card." I recently had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Will Marks on his podcast, The Language Lab Podcast, and those words of his really struck a chord. We talked about why I founded JLH Languages and my mission to get students out of the classroom and into immersive restaurant experiences. Let’s be honest—we’ve all seen that "reluctant learner" suddenly light up when t

How are you planning to boost your students' confidence in French and Spanish speaking this year? We know that nothing sparks a love for languages quite like real-world application. That’s why our Immersive Restaurant Experiences are designed to take students out of the classroom mindset and drop them straight into the culture—right here in the UK. Why MFL teachers trust us: • Authentic Immersion: Students order, chat and interact in the target language in a vibrant restauran

We’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic response to this week’s Language Lab Podcast! It seems the buzz around immersive learning is growing, but we know that for many teachers, trying something "unique" can feel like a logistical leap of faith. We completely understand! Taking students out of the classroom—especially for an immersive restaurant experience—is a big commitment. You need to know it’s purposeful, managed and high-impact. Why teachers are making the leap: Meets c

Huge congratulations to the talented students at Buile Hill Academy, the official winners of the JLH Languages Menu Competition which we ran as part of the Language Fest North West. We had a very special guest drop by today to help us prep for our big trip to Salford tomorrow. We were blown away by the creativity and hard work put into these menus. Thanks also goes to Shakira for all her hard work today. See you tomorrow, Salford! If you would like your students to benefit fr

Let’s look for the bright side! On my desk, I have a calendar that shares a little piece of wisdom for every day of the year. Today, the sentiment stopped me in my tracks... I was caught up in the "million and one" things I have to do—prepping lessons and finalizing our exciting immersive restaurant bookings this week—just visualizing that endless to-do list! Then, the words of Henri Matisse hit my whirring brain: "There are always flowers for those who want to see them." It

In a traditional classroom, the fear of making a mistake can keep a student’s hand down and their mouth shut. But when you’re in a bustling, immersive restaurant environment, the goal shifts from "getting the verb ending right" to "getting my lunch!" We’ve seen it time and time again: when the environment feels safe, the language starts to flow. Here is what teachers across the UK are saying about the confidence boost their students experienced. Why does it work? Zero-Judgmen

Tired of textbooks? So are we! Here at JLH Languages, we believe the best way to learn French is to use it! And that’s exactly what happened last night when around 30 of our amazing learners joined us for a very special (and delicious!) French evening. The challenge? Ordering a full 3-course meal completely in French! The result? Lots of laughter, new friendships and some seriously good language practice! It was brilliant to see learners from our different groups mixing, cha

Breaking News! They finally caught me! Turns out, my passion for French culture led me a little too close to the Louvre... and now I'm paying the price for loving French and French artefacts a bit too much. Don’t worry…. I was not behind bars for long. This is just a little glimpse into the fun world of French. If you want to learn French in a way that's anything but a jail sentence, come and join my adult French lessons! We promise no actual robberies are involved, just a wh