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  1. TEFL courses- which one is right for me?

    Types of Courses, Getting Course Advice: TEFL courses- which one is right for me?

    There is little more disheartening than deciding on a specific short-term project or long-term change, only to find that there is no concrete information available to you on how you can make it happen.

  2. May Day celebrations around the world

    Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world

    May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…

  3. 10 reasons to choose Cactus’ evening courses

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: 10 reasons to choose Cactus’ evening courses

    Cactus has been offering evening courses in foreign languages since 2004. The number of people who have taken one of these courses with us now totals over 30,000!

  4. Why sign up for a foreign language evening course this April?

    : Why sign up for a foreign language evening course this April?

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

  5. 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.

  6. Who teaches Cactus’ part-time evening courses?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ part-time evening courses?

    It's fair to say that the majority of Cactus' teachers are quite different from the foreign language teachers that most people were taught by at secondary school.

  7. Experience traditional England at its best: the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

    Experience Cultures: Experience traditional England at its best: the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

    On Saturday, 3 April 2010, the 156th University Boat Race will take place in London.

  8. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Boston and New York

    Experience Cultures: Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Boston and New York

    With such a strong Irish influence along the East coast especially, it’s hardly surprising that some of the best St Patrick’s Day celebrations worldwide take place in the cities of Boston and New York.

  9. Oscars 2010: ‘best foreign language film’ nominations

    Experience Cultures, Movies: Oscars 2010: ‘best foreign language film’ nominations

    The nominations for this year’s Oscars, scheduled to take place on Sunday March 7, have now been announced.

  10. How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Whether you want to be able to wish international friends and colleagues a Happy Easter, or you are heading abroad to take part in one of the many Easter festivals held worldwide, these expressions should come in useful!

  11. Cultural differences - greetings and introductions in Japanese

    : Cultural differences - greetings and introductions in Japanese

    It is always polite to remember names and address people correctly. After all, individual names are almost always our first point of reference when we meet someone for the first time.

  12. Cactus’ Easter travel recommendations

    Experience Cultures: Cactus’ Easter travel recommendations

    We’re emerging from the recession, and we’ve hopefully seen the worst of the disruptive bad weather. So, why not give yourself something to look forward to by planning a trip abroad this Easter?

  13. Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    Experience Cultures: Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    The US and Canada are home to some of the largest Chinese communities in the world. For this reason, the likes of New York and San Francisco offer some of the most spectacular and colourful New Year celebrations outside of China, and the great thing is, anyone can join in.

  14. The Winter Olympics 2010: an event to give Vancouver the attention it deserves

    Experience Cultures: The Winter Olympics 2010: an event to give Vancouver the attention it deserves

    On February 12th, the Winter Olympics will officially begin. This year, it's Vancouver that will host this prestigious event - one that will attract athletes and spectators from all over the world.

  15. Visit New York this Spring and experience the Tribeca Film Festival

    Experience Cultures: Visit New York this Spring and experience the Tribeca Film Festival

    The Tribeca film festival will take place this year from April 21st- May 2nd. It has become one of the most important film festivals in the world and showcases some of cinema’s finest new talent.

  16. The importance of language skills in the international sporting arena

    Attitudes to Language Learning: The importance of language skills in the international sporting arena

    There was once a time when Languages and Sport were viewed as being opposite ends of the vocational spectrum, but with the international nature of sport today, there is a now a much greater need for the two skills to exist side by side.

  17. What are the easiest/most difficult foreign languages for English speakers to learn?

    Attitudes to Language Learning: What are the easiest/most difficult foreign languages for English speakers to learn?

    Each language presents the learner with a different combination of challenges. Some have very different grammar to English, some have different vocabulary, some use quite different sounds, while others use different alphabets or other writing systems.

  18. 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.

  19. Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    Experience Cultures: Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    As the world becomes smaller and businesses become more international, the number of employees relocating is also on the up.

  20. The importance of cultural training for doing business in China

    Experience Cultures: The importance of cultural training for doing business in China

    The Chinese New Year in February is a time that always highlights the culture of this fascinating nation, and never before has it been so important for us to learn about it.

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