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  1. Cactus at the Language Show Live 2011

    In the news: Cactus at the Language Show Live 2011

    The Language Show Live is a great event for anyone with a love of languages - new learners, teachers and linguists.

  2. 10 great reasons to learn French in Chamonix

    Destinations for you: 10 great reasons to learn French in Chamonix

    An up-market resort town in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is a fantastic place to take a language course.

  3. Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    Experience Cultures: Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    All Saint's Day or La Toussaint is a Catholic festival celebrated on 1st November each year in France.

  4. Will a rise in UK students going to university abroad help foreign language learning?

    In the news: Will a rise in UK students going to university abroad help foreign language learning?

    It has been widely reported of late that with UK university tuition fees rising, more and more students will choose to go to foreign universities with English-speaking faculties.

  5. Why it pays to learn basic grammatical terms before you learn a new language

    Planning for a course: Why it pays to learn basic grammatical terms before you learn a new language

    When it comes to foreign language learning, some people can be anxious about getting to grips with the grammar…

  6. Top 5 winter getaways in Europe

    Destinations for you: Top 5 winter getaways in Europe

    There are lots of great places to visit during the winter in Europe - where you choose depends on what you want from you break.

  7. 10 facts about Tours

    Experience Cultures: 10 facts about Tours

    One of the less well-known cities in France, Tours is actually a fascinating place with many attributes that make it a perfect place to learn French.

  8. What is a teacher refresher course?

    Teaching Languages: What is a teacher refresher course?

    In-country teacher refresher courses are designed for qualified and trainee foreign language teachers who are keen to continue their learning and expand their knowledge.

  9. 10 great contemporary French films to watch

    Passion for language: 10 great contemporary French films to watch

    French cinema has always been globally renowned, with such directors as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard counted amongst the world’s all-time great. The last couple of decades have brought plenty of contemporary talent too though...

  10. Additional funding from HEFCE to support the Routes into Languages programme announced

    In the news: Additional funding from HEFCE to support the Routes into Languages programme announced

    In August 2011, it was announced that a project to increase the number of students studying languages at university has been awarded extra funding of £1.2 million.

  11. Celebrate the European Day of Languages - September 26th 2011

    In the news: Celebrate the European Day of Languages - September 26th 2011

    An initiative of the Council of Europe, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated on 26 September every year since 2001, making this year its ten year anniversary.

  12. Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!

  13. A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières

    Experience Cultures: A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières

    Every year on 8th December – the same day as the Festival of the Immaculate Conception- the French city of Lyon plays host to a huge festival of light (‘la Fête des Lumières).

  14. Halloween vocabulary in French

    Vocabulary: Halloween vocabulary in French

    A must if you'll be in France over Halloween, our essential vocab will make sure you know your skeletons from your vampires...

  15. Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime autumn destinations to take a French course this year.

  16. 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.

  17. Great value French courses abroad

    Destinations for you: Great value French courses abroad

    There are many affordable General French courses available in Europe, Canada and the Caribbean, but read on for our run-down of the four that currently offer the best value.

  18. French courses in Paris – how to choose your school

    Destinations for you: French courses in Paris – how to choose your school

    Currently, Cactus works with four different schools in Paris. All are well-established, well-located and offer a high standard of teaching, which can make it hard to decide which one to choose…

  19. Lingu@net World Wide online resource centre launched

    : Lingu@net World Wide online resource centre launched

    According to the CILT website, an extensive, multilingual and free new resource centre for foreign language learning has recently been launched by Lingu@net World Wide.

  20. Film review: the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

    Movies: Film review: the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

    There are scores of fantastic foreign language films to write about, but the one that has most stuck in my mind over the last few years is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

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