Research at Everest Language School

Learning a new language has many many advantages, like being able to do business on the international market, having exciting travel opportunities, making new friends and learning about world culture.

BUT it is also interesting to think about the ways that learning a new language changes the way that you think and the ways that your brain processes information. Studies have shown that bilingual brains are stronger because managing two languages in one brain provides mental exercise that trains the executive control system and keeps the brain healthy.

BILINGUAL BRAINS: ADVANTAGES OF LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Bilingual Brains is the ‘brainchild’ of our Academic Director Dr.Anne-Marie Connolly.

At Everest we collect data to learn more about the ways that learning a new language changes the brain. We are interested in studying all of the different ways that language learning happens so we will ask you lots of questions about your language history and your learning environment in and outside of our school.

These questions will help us to build up models of types of language learners and to understand which factors best predict successful language learning outcomes. The data we collect will help us to shape our curriculum, methods, advice and even our social programme in our English school to make sure that you are in the best possible environment to acquire a new language.

ERASMUS+ KA2 RESEARCH AND COURSE DEVELOPMENT IN EVEREST

Led by our Erasmus Coordinator, Olivia Rule, Everest spearheaded a transformative project designed to find new approaches to language education for refugees, asylum seekers, and socially excluded adults.

By integrating the therapeutic benefits of art therapy with traditional language acquisition, we have created a safe, supportive framework that prioritizes the learner’s well-being. This innovative approach ensures that education serves as a bridge to both social inclusion and personal healing.

Key Outcomes & Partnerships

Working alongside a cohort of exceptional international partners, we developed an innovative teacher training syllabus. This curriculum empowers educators to:

Navigate the complexities of teaching learners who have experienced displacement.

Implement trauma-informed tools within the classroom.

Foster a dual-impact environment that drives both linguistic progress and emotional resilience.