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  New academic year, new things to learn
Happy New Year, Bon Nouvel An, Feliz Año Nuevo…
 
         
   
A very happy first year of the second decade of the 21st century! A year when the world’s largest airport for passenger liners will be opened in Dubai and the Space Shuttle orbitor will undertake its final mission before retirement. And, we hope, a year in which you are inspired to learn a language!
If the festive season has left you short of a few cents but with itchy feet, take heart - we have some fantastic special offers on language vacations to welcome in the new year. We also have some stunning ski locations in snowy spots across the globe if you’re after a true winter vacation.
Having said all this, you don’t have to go overseas to make language learning your resolution. We have evening language courses starting in 6 fantastic locations across the US and Canada this month. Read on to find out why now’s the time to take one…
A very happy new year to you all!
   
 
Why should you take an evening language course in January?
Brighten up January by learning a language! New courses start January 18th and here are 10 top reasons why now is the time to take one…
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Our top ski locations & ski vocabulary
Fancy learning a language on the slopes? This winter we have courses in fabulous ski locations in Canada, France, Argentina and more! Plus essential ski vocabulary in French, Spanish, German & Italian.
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Settling into a new life abroad: German course in Vienna
Cactus’ former Academic Director recently left New York for Vienna, due to her husband’s work. Here she tells us about life in Austria and what it was like learning German at the local language school.
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A parent’s point of view: my daughter’s adventure in Japan
How does it feel as a parent when your child wants to go overseas to learn a language? One parent gives us an honest and heart-warming account.
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Saving some energy for Latin America’s best carnivals!

  Fight off the winter blues with these 5 colorful carnivals across Latin America during January, February and March...      
   

Looking forward to Chinese New Year...

  The Year of the Rabbit starts on February 3rd and consists of two weeks of extravagant celebrations…      
   

Karneval in Düsseldorf or Cologne

  If you’re not partied out, this traditional German celebration is a time for fun, satire and letting your hair down!      
   

Carnevale in Venice

  If you’re heading for Europe, Venice pulls out all the stops in February and puts on a huge winter festival to give Rio a run for its money...      
    More inspiration and tips on learning languages in:    
    English   French   German   Italian   Spanish      
   
New Courses Starting in the New Year!
   
   

10-week Evening Courses

  18th Jan   From £249    
    Available in the US & Canada. 20-hour course over 10 weeks, one 2-hour class per week. Ideal for long-term learning, busy people or studying for fun. NEW location - New York City 32nd and 5th.    
   

5-week Fast Track Courses

  22nd Feb   From £249    
    Available in New York and Toronto. 20-hour course over 5 weeks, two 2-hour classes per week. Ideal for accelerated progress and building confidence quickly.    
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    Local Courses   Courses Abroad   TEFL/TESOL   Corporate Training   Teens   English    
   
Cactus Language Training is one of the world’s leading language training companies, delivering quality language training to individuals and businesses in over 30 languages, 60 countries and 500 destinations worldwide.
Find out more about learning with Cactus at www.cactuslanguagetraining.com
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Tel: (+1) 212-601-9343 / toll free 1-888-577-8451 and select option 2