Spotlight: Languages Count

Learning a language in a classroom often means grammar drills and textbook exercises. Languages Count takes a different approach, offering conversational French, Spanish and Italian classes in Morpeth that prioritise actually speaking the language from day one.

Based at Bookend in Morpeth, the classes follow a weekly format where new vocabulary and phrases are introduced and then practised through structured activities before students move into free conversation using games and role plays. It is an approach designed to build confidence quickly — particularly useful for adults preparing for holidays, those returning to a language they studied at school, or anyone who simply enjoys the social side of learning something new.

Run by Susannah, Languages Count also offers Italian holiday conversation classes for those planning a trip and wanting to go beyond pointing at menus. The small group format means plenty of speaking time for each participant, which is where many larger evening classes fall short.

Beyond languages, the business also provides maths support for children and teenagers, making it an unusually versatile local tuition option. Whether your child needs help with numbers or you fancy brushing up your French ahead of a trip to Normandy, there is likely something on the timetable that fits.

Classes run on a regular weekly schedule. Contact Susannah directly to find out current availability and which levels are running — beginners and improvers are both catered for.