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  1. 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.

  2. Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2010: Shortlisted Entry Number 4

    Cactus TEFL, Experience Cultures: Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2010: Shortlisted Entry Number 4

    Cactus is thrilled to announce Simon Vittorio as one of the shortlisted entries for the 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship.

  3. Dying languages of the world: where they exist and why they should be saved

    In the news: Dying languages of the world: where they exist and why they should be saved

    According to an article in the Wall Street Journal on October 2nd, it’s estimated by linguists that a language dies every 14 days.

  4. How to practise French and Spanish in Boston

    Experience Cultures: How to practise French and Spanish in Boston

    Boston is a historic city that dates back to the earliest days of America. But it is also a cultural city, with areas dedicated to Chinatown and to Little Italy, and stories about immigrants from numerous countries spanning the globe.

  5. Top 3 winter destinations in Italy

    Experience Cultures: Top 3 winter destinations in Italy

    Italy is a great place to visit at any time of the year. Good places to go during the winter include the ski resorts in the mountains of northern Italy, Rome and Sicily.

  6. Is Spanish the new French?

    In the news: Is Spanish the new French?

    According to recent statistics on the number of students taking A Levels in foreign languages, the take-up of Spanish has increased by 4%. The number of students taking French and German however, has fallen 3.4% and 3.8% respectively.

  7. NEW London location for evening courses – Covent Garden

    Planning for a course: NEW London location for evening courses – Covent Garden

    We’re pleased to announce that as of October, Cactus students will have the option to take an evening language course in the central and convenient location of Covent Garden.

  8. How I learnt to speak German in Berlin

    Attitudes to Language Learning: How I learnt to speak German in Berlin

    Deciphering dialects, talking in tandem and grappling with grammar...German enthusiast Will Sherman has done it all.

  9. What’s the difference between 5 and 10-week evening courses?

    Types of Courses: What’s the difference between 5 and 10-week evening courses?

    Cactus currently offers two types of evening course format – one that spans 10 weeks and another that runs over 5 weeks, with two sessions per week.

  10. A perfect way to prepare last-minute for travels abroad – 4-week ‘survival’ language courses

    Types of Courses: A perfect way to prepare last-minute for travels abroad – 4-week ‘survival’ language courses

    When it comes to foreign travels, whether for 2 weeks or 2 months, there are so many preparations to make and so much expense involved that learning some of the language often gets relegated to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list.

  11. Versailles: following the path of the Sun King

    : Versailles: following the path of the Sun King

    Cactus French teacher Irina gives us the background on one of Paris' most famous and prestigious areas - Versailles.

  12. Why it’s so important for school leavers and graduates to work on their language skills

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Why it’s so important for school leavers and graduates to work on their language skills

    According to a recent article on the CILT website, a survey conducted by the CBI indicates that 71% of UK employers are dissatisfied with foreign language skills in school and college leavers, and 55% are unhappy about graduates’ language skills.

  13. The most delicious idioms in the French language

    Vocabulary: The most delicious idioms in the French language

    Cactus French teacher, Irina, shares some of the best food-inspired idioms that feature in the French language.

  14. This year, embrace the inter-cultural awareness that comes with the World Cup

    Experience Cultures: This year, embrace the inter-cultural awareness that comes with the World Cup

    Aside from the Olympics, the Soccer World Cup is probably the most international and most widely-watched sporting event in the world.

  15. 10 reasons to learn English in South Africa

    Experience Cultures: 10 reasons to learn English in South Africa

    There are lots of countries around the world where English is spoken, but South Africa is certainly one of the most exciting, varied and interesting places that you can choose to study the language.

  16. How to say ‘Hello’ in 20 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say ‘Hello’ in 20 languages

    One of the most useful words to learn in any language is 'hello'. You might not be able to back it up with any conversation, but greeting someone in their own language will always be considered polite.

  17. New York: ‘the city of endangered languages’

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Experience Cultures: New York: ‘the city of endangered languages’

    According to an article posted recently on the New York Times website, linguists now consider New York a laboratory for studying and preserving languages in rapid decline elsewhere in the world.

  18. How to become fluent in a foreign language

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: How to become fluent in a foreign language

    French and Russian teacher at Cactus, Irina, shares her thoughts on how to achieve fluency in these foreign languages.

  19. How I learned Spanish

    Attitudes to Language Learning: How I learned Spanish

    Cactus' Alex Wolfson talks us through the journey that lead him to fluency in Spanish...

  20. This year, embrace the inter-cultural awareness that comes with the World Cup

    Experience Cultures: This year, embrace the inter-cultural awareness that comes with the World Cup

    Aside from the Olympics, the Football World Cup is probably the most international and most widely-watched sporting event in the world.

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