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Altissia: A Platform by Teachers, for Teachers

Altissia’s intuitive digital platform offers support for teachers of blended or hybrid learning and in-person language curricula and courses. To create and maintain our content, we rely on a large team of teachers, linguists and pedagogical experts who know best how to help students progress in their language learning experience.

International Translation Day – Celebrating the Discreet Art Behind Global Communication

International Translation Day is celebrated by language enthusiasts and professionals the world over on 30th September each year – a significant date chosen by the International Federation of Translators (FIT) in 1991 as it is St Jerome’s feast day, the patron saint of translators.

A musing – To celebrate the European Day of Languages

What do alpacas, pancakes and European languages have in common? Every year, on September 26th, they are celebrated in various parts of the world for their adorability, deliciousness and cultural significance (respectively). While I do adore alpacas (such floofy heads!) and enjoy a good pancake (mmm, pancakes…), spending any more time writing about them would be too much of a digression from this article’s subject: the European Day of Languages (EDL).

Altissia Presentation at Eaquals Online 2023 - Save the Date!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Altissia's presentation has been handpicked to be included in the prestigious Eaquals Online 2023 event, scheduled to take place on October 6th and 7th this year. This event promises to be a remarkable gathering of language education professionals and enthusiasts, and we are honored to be a part of it.

Behind the Scenes: Virginia, Lead Account Manager

In this interview, we talked to Virginia Cuartango Aguilera, Account Manager at Altissia since 2017. Virginia speaks three languages and is responsible for managing the relationship between Altissia and clients from Spain, Latin America, and North Africa. During this conversation, she talks about her challenges and her secrets to be successful in those connections.

Food for Thoughts - The Cognitive Benefits of Language Learning

It’s widely accepted in this increasingly globalised and interconnected world that learning a foreign language or knowing a second language can help foster your academic, professional or personal growth. There’s also no shortage of research showing that language learning strengthens parts of the brain crucial for controlling the cognitive processes, of which this article focuses on but a few: decision-making, multitasking, creativity and attentional control.

Behind the Scenes: Chaïma, Lead Account Manager

We’re convinced that support and project management are key elements for a successful language training project. That’s why we give every one of our clients their own individual project manager. We believe in the importance of human contact and are committed to ensuring the success of your language training project. Discover our interview with Chaïma, an Account Manager at Altissia.

Behind the Scenes: Juliette, Lead Account Manager

We are delighted to introduce Juliette, our talented Lead Account Manager for Belgium, Luxembourg, and the rest of the world. At Altissia, we are committed to providing complementary services to support your language learning and assessment projects. With Juliette, delve into the behind-the-scenes of our project management and discover how we ensure the quality and success of our initiatives.

What are the most important aspects to take into account when creating a blended learning program from an academic standpoint?

Some time ago, the company where I work, Altissia, organized a webinar on how to create a language course with blended learning. We received many questions about the methodology and creation of virtual or mixed learning programs.