Cactus Language Training Blog - Cactus Language North America
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Cactus launches new Exam Preparation Course for German, Spanish and French learners
- Tuesday, 1st November, 2011
As one of the world’s leading language training companies, Cactus is constantly developing new and innovative products and services. Its latest language offering, launched in Fall 2011, is an Exam Preparation course for German, Spanish and French learners.
The course has been specially designed to provide students with extra help ahead of exams and upon completion, they receive a certificate to fit the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR; http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/CADRE_EN.asp). This is equivalent to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines, and all certificates are recognized internationally by employers, universities and other educational bodies.
The key areas covered by the course are reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. With small class sizes and lessons taught by Cactus’ highly experienced teachers, students are able to learn quickly and effectively.
“Since I was learning German for fun, taking the Exam Preparation Course was an opportunity to receive certification for all the time spent so far”, says course participant Keri Ellis in New York. German teacher, Uschi Niethammer, adds: “All our students who took the exam in December passed with flying colours, which is a great achievement. We’re looking forward to working with our new students in 2012 and achieving ongoing success.”
The Spanish DELE A1 and DELE A2 as well as the French DELF A1 and DELF A2 certificates will enable holders to apply for employment and/or for university. Just as the German Start Deutsch 1 (A1) and Start Deutsch 2 (A2) certificates who will also be recognized when applying for permanent residency in Germany.
Visit http://www.cactuslanguagecourses.com/courses/exam-preparation.php for more information about Cactus’ Exam Preparation Courses and reach the next level in your education and employment.
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Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC
- Tuesday, 18th October, 2011
The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network of independent language schools. Cactus works closely with IALC schools in locations all around the world including destinations in the UK, the US, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ecuador and Australia.
Each month, IALC nominates a school and agent of the month, and Cactus has been specially selected to be ‘Agent of the Month’ for October. Rich Ambler, Founder of Cactus, comments: “We are delighted to have been awarded this accolade, especially given the number of partner agents that IALC works with globally. We very much enjoy working with our IALC partners, not only because of the professionalism and efficiency of the staff, but also because of the high quality courses that they offer. IALC schools ensure quality through regular inspection, a code of ethics and a commitment to continuous improvement. On top of this, they provide a high level of attention to students, and a large range of language courses with accommodation and cultural activities included.”
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Executives can accent their skills with Cactus Language Training
- Sunday, 2nd October, 2011
Free “Taster” Class Offered to Professionals Working in New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Toronto and Vancouver
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – (October 2011) One of the world’s leading language training companies, with years of experience immersing travelers in more than 30 languages in 60 countries worldwide, Cactus Language Training also offers tailor-made programs for urban executives to complement their business acumen with a dose of linguistic skill and sophistication. Currently, Cactus invites professionals residing in or near New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, Toronto and Vancouver to experience a complimentary language “taster” class which showcases the effectiveness and academic quality of Cactus’s teaching and course design in an informative hour-and-a-half session. Perfect for frequent flyers as well as in-office executives, the classes can take place via Skype or in-person.
Classes can be arranged both individually or in a group setting, and programs are customized to meet learners’ specific communication needs. Scheduling is flexible, with no charge for last-minute changes, and busy executives can even arrange sessions with their Cactus instructor via Skype. To schedule a complimentary individual or small-group session, call 1-888-577-8451; or contact Rich Ambler at 646-964-6746 or via email, .
Cactus Training for Business Executives
Global companies ranging from JP Morgan and Coca Cola to Burberry and Fidelity turn to Cactus to help their executives master foreign languages. All Cactus teachers are native speakers of the language they teach, a difference that is at the core of Cactus’s methodology. As such, teachers are able to quickly adapt and alter the course design to suit the objectives of the individual or group. From traditionally popular languages such as Spanish and French to more difficult languages such as Hebrew, Korean and Hindi, Cactus offers tailor-made courses for executives in 25 languages.
Emphasizing authenticity and affordability, Cactus is well-known for its immersive language programs taught in 60 countries and over 500 destinations worldwide. One of the keys to Cactus’s success is crafting culturally enriching vacation experiences that enhance the process of learning a new language. Cactus applies that same expertise to helping executives acquire the skills they need to succeed in business internationally. For more information, visit http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/tailormade/us/.
About Cactus Language Training and Language Vacations
Cactus is one of the world’s leading language training companies. Founded in 1998, with headquarters in New York and the UK, Cactus’s expert team delivers quality language training to individuals and businesses. Cactus helps more than 15,000 people every year learn more than 30 languages, in 60 countries and at 500 destinations worldwide. Programs include language vacations for both adults and children, comprised of classes mixed with tours and activities (such as dance, yoga, wine tasting, cooking, music, art, diving, surfing and photography); cultural awareness training; and full-immersion language holidays. For those unable to travel, evening and part-time group language courses are also offered. http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/us 1-888-577-8451.
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National Geographic - 15 September 2011
- Thursday, 15th September, 2011
While simply traveling abroad makes you a more enlightened global citizen, you can deepen the experience through language immersion programs that offer cultural excursions. These four provide a range of activities and stays with local host families. Note: Rates listed below are for a family of four.
France › At Coeur de France, families enjoy the rich medieval history of Sancerre, a village in France’s wine country, without even leaving the school. The 400-year-old La Thaumassière château houses both families and French classes. Parents take either group or individual classes, and children can have one-on-one instruction. In the afternoon, families spend the day in the French countryside, including visits to vineyards, farms to sample goat cheese, and the Loire River for fishing and kayaking. Back at the château, kids learn to make crêpes suzette during hands-on cooking classes. Two-week family packages from $6,385.
Costa Rica › Spanish Abroad‘s location in Tamarindo on the Pacific coast means that after morning language classes, the whole family can enjoy a range of beach activities—surfing lessons, swimming, volleyball, boat rides—in addition to birding and zip-lining tours in the rain forest and visiting the monkey park and aquarium. Families live with a host family or in two-story bungalows grouped around a swimming pool and within walking distance of both the school and the beach. Children should be seven years old to participate. A summer language camp is available for families with children ages five to 12. Two-week program with host family accommodations from $3,225.
China › Cactus Language teaches young adults (and families) Mandarin Chinese classes in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian. Along with morning classes, each school offers a range of afternoon activities, including dumpling-making and calligraphy (in Shanghai), and visits to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square (in Beijing). Weekend day trips include a visit to Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, and the Great Wall of China. Two-week program in Beijing with host family accommodations from $4,140.
http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2011/09/15/family-speaking-in-tongues/
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Palm Beach Post - 22 August 2011
- Monday, 22nd August, 2011
Seasoned travelers know that one of the best ways to get to know a country and its people is to learn the local language. In Europe many people are poly-lingual because it is so easy to cross borders from one country to the next. A trip, comparable to driving from Florida to New York, in Europe could cross a half dozen borders.
Most of us muddle along with high school and/or college language courses that are only good for speaking to the teacher and other students. Cactus Language Training offers the opportunity for immersion lessons that should give students a terrific grounding in speaking and understanding other languages.
There is the opportunity to learn Spanish in Columbia at a school on the banks of the Amazon River; study German in the low-key, untouristy town of Lindau in the shade of the magnificent Alps; or study Russian in Kiev.
The courses are amazingly affordable and begin at $123 per person, sans transportation and accommodations.
For information http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com/us or call 1-888-577-8451.
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Star Telegram - August 2011
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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