Cactus is an award-winning company and one of the world's leading providers of tailor-made language training. http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/ english Info@CactusLanguageTraining.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-19T14:50:00+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/interesting-and-affordable-skills-training-for-employees/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/interesting-and-affordable-skills-training-for-employees/#When:13:43:35Z According to a recent study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, a third of British workers have felt undervalued by their employer during the recession. The recession and stagnant employment market have given relatively few employees options to change their job, but as the job market picks up things are likely to change in this regard. As a result, the advice to organisations is to look more closely at how to meet their staff’s needs and expectations, or risk losing them when the job market improves. There are many training options and incentives to … 2010-03-15T13:43:35+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-03-15T13:43:35+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/10-reasons-to-choose-cactus-evening-courses/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/10-reasons-to-choose-cactus-evening-courses/#When:15:58:15Z There are lots of ways that people can learn a language, but evening courses have long been a popular option, not only because they suit people with busy lives who have limited time to dedicate to lessons, but also because they are affordable. There are lots of aspects that set our evening language courses aside from others though, which is certainly a factor in their huge popularity: 1. Universal appeal and access They are open to anyone, no matter what their reason or goal for learning, and don’t have either the … 2010-03-11T15:58:15+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-03-11T15:58:15+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/who-teaches-cactus-part-time-evening-courses/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/who-teaches-cactus-part-time-evening-courses/#When:15:19:28Z The main difference is that the vast majority are native speakers of the language that they teach. They are ambassadors not only for their language but also for their culture, and will relish the chance to educate you about both in lessons. In addition, all Cactus teachers have specialist qualifications and experience in Teaching a Foreign Language to Adults. Some of our trainers are leaders in their field with extensive business experience, PhDs or MBAs, and others have very interesting pastimes, hobbies or even second jobs, which make them veritable hives … 2010-03-09T15:19:28+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-03-09T15:19:28+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/cactus-awarded-gold-standard-in-quality-management/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/cactus-awarded-gold-standard-in-quality-management/#When:10:15:10Z Cactus Language Training is delighted to announce that its Quality Programme has been approved by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to ISO 9001:2008. Cactus passed the in-depth auditing process with flying colours, illustrating its commitment to consistently meeting and exceeding the needs of its customers around the world. Operating a quality management system is crucial for businesses who want to understand their customers’ needs and meet and exceed those needs effectively and efficiently. The Cactus Quality Programme ensures every aspect of what Cactus does can be looked at in depth to ensure … 2010-02-24T10:15:10+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-02-24T10:15:10+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-importance-of-language-skills-in-the-international-sporting-arena/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-importance-of-language-skills-in-the-international-sporting-arena/#When:13:03:55Z The most common, and arguably most necessary, reason for a sportsman or woman to learn a foreign language would be if they moved abroad to play for, or to represent a foreign team or organisation. These days there is much more opportunity for professional sportspeople to spend some of their career abroad, and as a result many now do. There are lots of famous sports stars – football and rugby players especially – who have learned a language in order to relocate. Included amongst them are Johnny Wilkinson, who has been … 2010-02-01T13:03:55+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-02-01T13:03:55+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-advantages-of-using-a-language-training-company-for-your-language-learn/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-advantages-of-using-a-language-training-company-for-your-language-learn/#When:09:28:26Z Here are some of the reasons why: Flexibility and convenience Language training companies can provide a huge variety of options when it comes to the format, frequency and focus of your lessons. They will discuss with you what you hope to achieve from the lessons, the time available, the levels of the potential students, and most importantly, your budget. Before the lessons begin, the language level and needs of the students will be assessed to ensure that the lessons are suitable and relevant to them. The lessons might be delivered in … 2010-02-01T09:28:26+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-02-01T09:28:26+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/why-theres-more-to-foreign-relocation-than-practicalities-and-logistics/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/why-theres-more-to-foreign-relocation-than-practicalities-and-logistics/#When:12:33:04Z Whilst relocating to another country can be exciting and rewarding, you need to be fully prepared before you go to ensure the best possible experience. By 'preparation', most people would assume that you mean packing up your belongings, booking your travel, arranging or confirming accommodation arrangements, organising school enrolments if you have a family in tow…in short, the practicalities of a move like that. And of course, it’s essential that these things are sorted before you depart. Equally as important preparation-wise, though, is some thorough research into the language and culture … 2010-01-29T12:33:04+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-01-29T12:33:04+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-importance-of-cultural-training-for-doing-business-in-china/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-importance-of-cultural-training-for-doing-business-in-china/#When:14:58:00Z China is a country that continues to grow economically and that is fast emerging as one of the world’s great superpowers. To many Westerners, China has traditionally represented a truly foreign land and culture, with traditions and ways of life that are completely removed from our own. As more and more business is conducted with and within China though, more people are visiting the country, or communicating regularly with people who live there. It could be argued that the existence of Chinese communities and areas in so many of the world’s … 2010-01-25T14:58:00+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-01-25T14:58:00+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-importance-of-cultural-training-for-doing-business-in-china/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/the-importance-of-cultural-training-for-doing-business-in-china/#When:14:58:00Z China is a country that continues to grow economically and that is fast emerging as one of the world’s great superpowers. To many Westerners, China has traditionally represented a truly foreign land and culture, with traditions and ways of life that are completely removed from our own. As more and more business is conducted with and within China though, more people are visiting the country, or communicating regularly with people who live there. It could be argued that the existence of Chinese communities and areas in so many of the world’s … 2010-01-25T14:58:00+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-01-25T14:58:00+00:00 Sarah Gooding http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/top-tips-for-getting-your-company-to-pay-for-your-training/ http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/en/english/view/top-tips-for-getting-your-company-to-pay-for-your-training/#When:11:29:47Z Managing Director at Cactus, Richard Bradford, offers some useful advice on how to optimise the chances of getting your company or organisation to pay for your language training. 1. Research and identify the course you want before you ask To help cut down on time, it helps if you can identify the precise type of training that you’re looking for, and get a quote for it/print out a page or two of course outlines, so your boss can see what you’re going to be covering. Pre-empt the likely next question, “have … 2010-01-25T11:29:47+00:00 Tailor-made language training, Business language training, Private language courses 2010-01-25T11:29:47+00:00