Learn French: Germany tagged articles

  1. New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.

  2. Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    Destinations for you: Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    If winter isn't really winter until you've had your dose of snow, now's the time to check out our top ski locations in Europe, Canada and South America...

  3. Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

  4. 10 foreign language films to look out for on DVD in 2012

    Movies: 10 foreign language films to look out for on DVD in 2012

    There are some great foreign language films coming out on DVD over the next few months...what better way is there to while away those cold winter nights?

  5. Best European festivals this winter

    Experience Cultures: Best European festivals this winter

    After the lively Christmas festivities, the first months of the year can sometimes feel drab in comparison. With so many festivals in January, February and March though, it's easy to escape the winter blues!

  6. Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Christmas markets have been taking place in Europe for centuries, and still attract thousands of visitors each year.

  7. Top 10 things to do in Dresden

    Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Dresden

    Located in the state of Sachsen, near to the Czech border, Dresden is a fascinating city that makes a great destination for a German course.

  8. Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

  9. What is Nikolaus and where is it celebrated?

    Experience Cultures: What is Nikolaus and where is it celebrated?

    In many countries across central and eastern Europe, the 5th December is a day when children prepare for a special visitor – Saint Nikolaus.

  10. Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    Passion for language: Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network of independent language schools. Here at Cactus, we work with IALC schools in locations all around the world.

  11. Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Experience Cultures: Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Intern at Cactus Tobias Hoerl comments on the cultural differences between working in the UK and Germany, according to his experience.

  12. Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    Destinations for you: Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    Cactus’ Tobias Hoerl gives us the lowdown on his home town, Munich. Read about the sights and sounds of this famous city in German and in English.

  13. German course in Berlin: staff review

    Destinations for you: German course in Berlin: staff review

    Head of Corporate Language Training at Cactus Ernesto Forner reports back on his recent German course in Berlin...

  14. Chat-up lines in German

    Vocabulary: Chat-up lines in German

    If you're planning any trips abroad and hope to make some German-speaking acquaintances, here are some tried and tested chat-up lines that might help you in your endeavours!

  15. 3rd October: Day of German Unity

    Experience Cultures: 3rd October: Day of German Unity

    Celebrated on the 3rd October every year, German Unity Day or ‘Tag der deutschen Einheit’ as it’s known in Germany celebrates Germany's reunification in 1990.

  16. Looking for a festive but alternative way to spend Christmas this Year?

    Destinations for you: Looking for a festive but alternative way to spend Christmas this Year?

    If you want to experience the Christmas festivities but avoid the stresses that can arise at this time of year, look no further...with Cactus you can get the best of both worlds with a German course in beautiful Regensburg.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Cactus named agent of the month by prestigious German partner school

    Destinations for you: Cactus named agent of the month by prestigious German partner school

    Last week, we were delighted to learn that we have been named ‘agent of the month’ by one of our Berlin-based partner schools.

  20. Top 10 FREE things to see and do in Berlin

    Destinations for you: Top 10 FREE things to see and do in Berlin

    Berlin is one of Europe’s most exciting cities, with endless options for tourists – even if spending money is tight.

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