Learn English: London tagged articles
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: 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.
- Monday, 14th June, 2010
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Types of Courses: Academic year courses in the UK
Many people argue that the only way to become proficient in a language is to spend a substantial period of time in a country where it is spoken. If this period abroad can be combined with language lessons, even better.
- Monday, 7th June, 2010
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Experience Cultures: 10 reasons to take an English course in Nottingham
With the release of Ridley Scott’s latest blockbuster, Robin Hood, the city of Nottingham will once again be in the limelight. We look at what makes it such a great study destination.
- Tuesday, 18th May, 2010
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Types of Courses: Who are weekend ‘crash’ courses in foreign languages suitable for?
Weekend ‘crash’ courses comprise two 5-hour sessions on a Saturday and Sunday. They are open to everyone, but are especially suitable for the following kinds of people.
- Tuesday, 11th May, 2010
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: Recommendations for intermediate and advanced French learners in London
Cactus teacher Irina gives us her recommendations for helping improve your French outside of lessons.
- Monday, 10th May, 2010
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Attitudes to Language Learning: How can I keep my languages up after graduating from university?
There are lots of foreign language graduates who don’t go on to use languages in their career. Having gained such sought after skills, it seems a shame to let them go to waste…
- Monday, 22nd March, 2010
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Types of Courses: Looking for a crash course in a foreign language?
There are many ways in which you can learn the basics of a foreign language in a relatively short space of time. Which one you choose really depends on what type of learning suits you best….or on how much time and money you have available.
- Monday, 22nd March, 2010
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: NEW London location for evening courses - Croydon
The most recent addition to our list of evening course locations in London is bustling Croydon…
- Tuesday, 16th March, 2010
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: Enjoy an evening of German history and culture in Covent Garden
Running at the Tristan Bates Theatre, Anne Rabe’s acclaimed ‘Sunflower House’ follows the story of an East German family in the years following the reunification.
- Monday, 1st March, 2010
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Cactus Language Courses UK, Cactus Events, Cactus News: FREE Language Taster Sessions in London!
Join us on 24th March for a free evening of languages, wine, nibbles and chat!
- Tuesday, 23rd February, 2010
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In the news: Cactus attends Independent Schools Modern Languages Association event
Saturday 6 February saw Cactus exhibit for the first time at an event organised by the Independent Schools Modern Languages association.
- Friday, 12th February, 2010
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Passion for language: Quality at the top of the Cactus agenda
Between October and December 2009, Cactus received over 550 feedback forms from its evening class customers, and 89% were either happy or very happy with the courses and teachers.
- Friday, 15th January, 2010
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Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season
Marathons take place all-year round, all over the world. The springtime is one of the periods when a lot take place, though.
- Sunday, 10th January, 2010
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: How to practise your German outside of lessons in London
If you’re doing a German language course in London it really helps if you can find opportunities to practise using your German outside the classroom. Fortunately there are lots of options if you know where to look...
- Monday, 21st December, 2009
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Experience Cultures: Practising your French in London
Anyone learning French in London is spoilt for choice when it comes to ways to practise and enhance their language skills outside of lessons.
- Friday, 18th December, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Worldwide language learning events for your diary in 2010
A variety of events that might be of interest to language learners will be taking place in 2010.
- Friday, 11th December, 2009
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Cactus Language Courses UK, Cactus News: Cactus launches new evening courses in Greenwich
From January 2010, Cactus will be adding to its foreign language course listings in London with a new centre in Greenwich.
- Monday, 7th December, 2009
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Experience Cultures: English study destinations: Exeter
Choosing where to do an English course can be difficult when so many different places are on offer. Despite being a city that is not well known internationally, Exeter has plenty to attract foreign visitors and students…
- Friday, 6th November, 2009
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: Meet Jamie, Cactus’ ‘record’ evening course student
In October 2009 Jamie Wilkinson started not one, but THREE evening language courses with Cactus! We found out his motivations for learning, and what he thinks of the courses so far…
- Monday, 2nd November, 2009
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Experience Cultures: Learn a language to get involved in London 2012
In order for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to run successfully, up to 70,000 volunteers will be required – what better way to get involved and really experience this once-in-a-lifetime occasion?
- Monday, 21st September, 2009
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