Learn English: Mandarin tagged articles

  1. NEW London location for evening courses – London Bridge

    Types of Courses: NEW London location for evening courses – London Bridge

    We’re pleased to announce London Bridge as an exciting new addition to our range of evening course locations within London.

  2. FREE Language Taster Sessions in London!

    Cactus Language Courses UK, Planning for a course: FREE Language Taster Sessions in London!

    Join us on 24th March for a free evening of languages, wine, nibbles and chat!

  3. Is English really all you need to do business in China?

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: Is English really all you need to do business in China?

    With a seemingly shrinking world due to vast globalization and a stronger economy in China than ever before, people are beginning to place a high importance on learning Mandarin Chinese.

  4. Chinese: From China to New York

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Chinese: From China to New York

    About 10 months ago my plane was taking off from Charles De Gaulle Airport, en route for Zhōng huá (China).

  5. Is corporate language training set to increase in 2010?

    : Is corporate language training set to increase in 2010?

    A survey of over 500 British businesses conducted on behalf of the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) in April 2008 found that employers are keen to employ staff who are able to speak foreign languages, especially if they also are familiar with foreign cultures and business practices.

  6. What makes Xi’an a great place to study Mandarin?

    Experience Cultures, Types of Courses: What makes Xi’an a great place to study Mandarin?

    Xi’an was founded over three thousand years ago and is therefore one of the China’s oldest cities.

  7. How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

    : How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

    Make sure you can greet all your friends and family this year!

  8. How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to express gratitude in general.

  9. Top tips for westerners learning Asian languages

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Making Progress: Top tips for westerners learning Asian languages

    It seems to me that Western languages have a lot of similarities.

  10. Learn a language to get involved in London 2012

    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?

  11. Why New York is great for learning any language

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Experience Cultures: Why New York is great for learning any language

    Cactus' David Mas, originally from Spain, explains why New York should be at the top of everyone's list when it comes to language learning destinations.

  12. 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.

  13. Will the successful Olympics in Beijing encourage more people to study Chinese?

    Experience Cultures, In the news: Will the successful Olympics in Beijing encourage more people to study Chinese?

    It is quite likely that there has been a increase in interest in all things Chinese, including the Mandarin language, since the Olympics in Beijing.

  14. The Influence of the Olympics on Chinese as a language

    Experience Cultures, In the news: The Influence of the Olympics on Chinese as a language

    Will the successful Olympics in Beijing encourage more people to study Chinese?

  15. Chinese recommended in San Francisco due to booming trade with China

    : Chinese recommended in San Francisco due to booming trade with China

    Now that Cactus is up and running stateside there's the opportunity for our American counterparts to learn languages with us.

  16. Languages on the Job: Tips from Photographer & Author Steve Watkins

    Anecdotes, Passion for language, Case Studies: Languages on the Job: Tips from Photographer & Author Steve Watkins

    Steve Watkins, photographer and author of the best-selling BBC 'Unforgettable' series, tells us about his experiences with language learning...

  17. Community languages sidelined

    In the news: Community languages sidelined

    Rowenna Davis has written an interesting article in The Guardian today about the national shortfall in teachers of community languages.

  18. Mandarin Chinese: A History of the Language

    Experience Cultures: Mandarin Chinese: A History of the Language

    Mandarin speaker Simon Ager looks at the making Mandarin Chinese