Learn French: Culture tagged articles
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Destinations for you: Learn French in France: Aquitaine
Located at the very southwest corner of France, Aquitaine is a beautiful region that is known for its pretty vineyards and rugged Atlantic coastline. Currently, Cactus offers French courses in the Aquitaine cities of Biarritz and Bordeaux.
- Wednesday, 1st June, 2011
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Destinations for you: What makes the Island of Elba a great study destination?
Sicily and Sardinia are both well-known Italian islands, but few people have heard of Elba – a fact which, in itself, is part of the appeal...
- Tuesday, 24th May, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Visit Valencia this July and experience the fantastic Feria de Julio
One of Valencia’s most traditional festivals, the Feria de Julio dates back to 1871 when it was introduced as a way to keep inhabitants in the city during the hottest month of the year.
- Tuesday, 24th May, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Why Edinburgh is the place to be this August
Every summer, Edinburgh plays host to one of the largest and most famous arts festivals in Europe.
- Monday, 16th May, 2011
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Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: What kind of people teach EFL?
TEFL has got to be home to one of the most eclectic mix of individuals known to any industry.
- Wednesday, 4th May, 2011
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Experience Cultures: An A-Z of why to choose Rouen as a French study destination
Rouen is a beautiful and historic city in the heart of Normandy. It is a great place to study French for many reasons...
- Friday, 29th April, 2011
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Destinations for you: Where can I learn Spanish AND a water sport?
Learning Spanish doesn’t have to consist solely of sitting in a classroom - there are locations all around the Spanish-speaking world where you can combine language classes with water sports tuition.
- Monday, 18th April, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 5 Italian course destinations this summer
June, July and August are great months to visit Italy. The weather is beautiful and you’ll really see the country at its finest...
- Monday, 11th April, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 5 German course destinations this summer
There are scores of lovely places to take a German course in the summer months, but these are our pick of the top five...
- Monday, 11th April, 2011
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Destinations for you: French language courses on the Côte d’Azur - Nice, Antibes and Monte Carlo
If you’re looking for lively, up-market resorts and lots of sun, the Côte d'Azur will not disappoint. How can you choose between Nice, Antibes and Monte Carlo as a study destination, though?
- Thursday, 7th April, 2011
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Types of Courses: What are university foundation courses and who are they designed for?
University foundation courses are study programmes designed for non-native English speakers who want to go on to study at a UK university...
- Tuesday, 22nd March, 2011
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In the news: Be inspired by Adult Learners’ Week - 14th - 20th May 2011
From painting or scuba diving to numeracy and foreign language learning, Adult Learners' Week promotes the benefit of all kinds of learning.
- Tuesday, 22nd March, 2011
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Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular French course destinations?
There are a huge range of destinations for anyone who wants to take a French course abroad with Cactus to choose from. Over the last year though, these have been our best-selling locations …
- Monday, 21st March, 2011
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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.
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Destinations for you, Planning for a course: English courses in the UK – how to choose your destination
Anyone who wants to take an English course in the UK will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the range of destinations.
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Learn German in Hamburg this May and enjoy the lively Hafengeburtstag celebrations
From 7th-9th May Hamburg will host one of the world’s best port festivals, all in celebration of the harbour’s ‘birthday’.
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Blogs: Treat your tastebuds to a gourmet weekend in France: 1-4 April 2011
Senior French teacher at Cactus Eloïse Comert is offering Cactus students a chance to learn about the food, drink and culture of the beautiful Gard region of France…
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Destinations for you: Where can I study German in Bavaria?
Bavaria is one of Germany’s most beautiful, historic and traditional regions, which remains popular with German and foreign visitors alike. Currently, we offer four German course locations in the region.
- Tuesday, 1st March, 2011
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Destinations for you: Where can I learn Italian in Tuscany?
Think of Tuscany and you’ll probably imagine cypress trees and rolling hills, and this is certainly what you’ll find in rural parts of the region. There’s also a range of beautiful towns and cities to explore though, each with something different to offer.
- Monday, 28th February, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Visit Venice this June to experience the Vogalonga
The Vogalonga is an annual rowing-boat race held in Venice, which was originally set up as a protest against the motor boat traffic that endangered the city's waterside buildings.
- Monday, 28th February, 2011
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