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  1. Cactus attends ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference in York

    In the news: Cactus attends ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference in York

    On Friday 11th March, Product Manager for Languages Worldwide and Groups Alex Wolfson attended the annual ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference, which this year was held at St Peters School in York.

  2. 10 facts about Nicaragua

    Destinations for you: 10 facts about Nicaragua

    A relatively undiscovered country in tourism terms, Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and has plenty to offer anyone who learns Spanish there.

  3. 10 ways to get the most out of your evening language course

    Attitudes to Language Learning: 10 ways to get the most out of your evening language course

    Taking an evening or part-time language course is a great way to learn or revise a foreign language. Here are our top tips on how to get the most out of your course.

  4. Types of language courses that you can do abroad

    Types of Courses: Types of language courses that you can do abroad

    When it comes to choosing a language course abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to decipher what the different course ‘types’ actually mean.

  5. Cactus attends Dulwich College careers and courses convention

    : Cactus attends Dulwich College careers and courses convention

    On 12th February representatives from Cactus attended the annual Courses and Careers Convention at Dulwich College in London.

  6. Why sign up for a foreign language evening course?

    : Why sign up for a foreign language evening course?

    The next lot of start dates for our foreign language evening courses is fast approaching. Here are some fantastic reasons to consider signing up!

  7. What is Catalan and how widely is it spoken?

    Experience Cultures, Language variations: What is Catalan and how widely is it spoken?

    As most people now know, there are two official languages in Catalunya: Spanish (or Castilian, known locally as castellano) and Catalan...

  8. French weekend course in London: Cactus staff review

    Anecdotes: French weekend course in London: Cactus staff review

    Course Coordinator at Cactus Miia Matinolli tells us about the French weekend course that she recently attended in London...

  9. French course in Brighton: staff review

    Anecdotes: French course in Brighton: staff review

    Course Coordinator at Cactus Amy King reports back on her 10-week French evening course in Brighton...

  10. February 21st 2011 – International Mother Language Day

    In the news: February 21st 2011 – International Mother Language Day

    International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the UNESCO in November 1999…

  11. Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    Language variations: Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    The second most widely used language in America is Spanish. This is not only because the United States borders Mexico, but because there are many immigrants who come to live in America from all over Central and South America, as well as Puerto Rico and Cuba.

  12. German course in Brighton: Cactus staff review

    Planning for a course: German course in Brighton: Cactus staff review

    Director of Studies at Cactus Rod Mitchell tells us about the part-time German course in Brighton that he's just completed...

  13. Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the UK?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the UK?

    Before booking onto one of our evening language courses, lots of students are keen to learn more about who will be teaching them…

  14. Evening courses in the UK: what’s new for 2011

    Types of Courses: Evening courses in the UK: what’s new for 2011

    Our part-time language courses are as popular as ever, and as our students numbers continue to grow we have once again expanded our range of locations, languages and course formats.

  15. 10 ways to get the most out of your language holiday abroad

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Experience Cultures: 10 ways to get the most out of your language holiday abroad

    Taking a language course abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in the language that you want to learn or improve. You will undoubtedly learn a lot whilst you're there, but here are some tips on how to get the optimum return on your investment.

  16. 10 things you didn’t know about Chinese New Year

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you didn’t know about Chinese New Year

    With so many Chinese communities around the world, it's good to learn about events and festivities celebrated within the Chinese culture - like New Year, for example.

  17. How to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 20 languages

    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 20 languages

    New Year is celebrated around the world, though not necessarily on the same day everywhere.

  18. Cactus seminar on ‘Teaching Grammar Communicatively’

    Teaching Languages: Cactus seminar on ‘Teaching Grammar Communicatively’

    On Saturday 6th November a number of Cactus' Spanish teachers attended a seminar on 'Teaching Grammar Communicatively'. Attendee John M.A. Buergo-Rodriguez reports back on the day...in English and Spanish.

  19. The advantages of using a language training company for your language learning needs

    Types of Courses: The advantages of using a language training company for your language learning needs

    If your staff need to learn a foreign language, or to brush up their foreign language skills, using the services of a specialist language training company can be really beneficial.

  20. Cactus announces winner of 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    Cactus TEFL: Cactus announces winner of 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    After careful deliberation, Simon Vittorio has been named as the deserved winner of this year's Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship.

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