Cactus Language Training Blog
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Cactus announces winner of Spanish Facebook competition!
- Wednesday, 9th November, 2011
Cactus is delighted to announce that Chris Parker is the lucky winner of our hugely popular Spanish Facebook competition. Selected at random from 1,000 entries, Chris will be jetting-off with a friend for a fantastic two-week break at the prestigious Malaca Instituto in Malaga next year.
Our language holidays offer the perfect opportunity for students to completely immerse themselves in their chosen language and culture. Chris will take Spanish classes in the mornings and then be free to explore the sights and sounds of the city in the afternoons, putting his new skills into practice. For more information on the course, simply visit http://www.cactuslanguage.com/en/book/course.php?course_id=81
Well done Chris - and watch this space for more competitions!
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Business Traveler Executive - November 2011
- Wednesday, 2nd November, 2011
Cactus Worldwide is offering complimentary language “taster” classes for executives in New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, Toronto and Vancouver. The hour-and-a-half sessions can be taken in person or via Skype; in individual or group settings.
Cactus offers tailor-made courses for executives in 25 languages, from traditionally popular languages such as Spanish and French to more difficult languages such as Hebrew, Korean and Hindi. All Cactus teachers are native speakers of the language they teach. As such, they are able to quickly adapt and alter the course design to suit the objectives of the individual or group.
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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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Monarch Explorer Magazine - November 2011
- Tuesday, 1st November, 2011
Cactus is featured in Monarch Magazine’s inspiring Language Learning supplement this month:
Cactus is the UK’s biggest provider of face-to-face language training, helping over 15,000 people every year learn more than 30 languages in 60 countries worldwide. Choose from an extensive range of evening and part-time courses across the UK, or jet-off abroad to learn the language in situ instead. Whatever the right language learning solution is for you, you are likely to find it at http://www.cactuslanguagetraining.com.
To help get your language learning ambitions off to a flying start, Cactus is offering readers of Monarch Explorer the chance to enter a fantastic competition to win a 1-week intensive Spanish course for two people in Malaga at the renowned Malaca Instituto!
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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.
