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  1. Useful online resources for learners of Italian

    : Useful online resources for learners of Italian

    There many resources for learning Italian available online, including lessons, dictionaries, grammar guides, tests, games, newspapers and radio stations. Most are free, and can be used as well as, or instead of, language classes.

  2. Practising your French in London

    Experience Cultures: Practising your French in London

    Anyone learning French in London is spoilt for choice when it comes to ways to practise and enhance their language skills outside of lessons.

  3. Useful online resources for French learners

    : Useful online resources for French learners

    There many resources for learning French available online, including lessons, dictionaries, grammar guides, exercises, games, newspapers, radio, and audio books. Most are free, and they can be used instead of formal classes, or to complement them.

  4. New grammar book launched to ‘unify’ the Spanish language

    In the news: New grammar book launched to ‘unify’ the Spanish language

    According to an article published on the BBC website today, a new grammar book that draws up joint rules for the Spanish language - now spoken in more than 20 nations - has been launched.

  5. 24 hours in Florence

    Experience Cultures: 24 hours in Florence

    What can you do in one day in Florence? Earlier this year I paid my first visit to the capital of Tuscany.

  6. What are Cactus’ academic credentials?

    : What are Cactus’ academic credentials?

    As a largely commercial entity, people sometimes wonder what we offer at Cactus in the way of academic expertise and support.

  7. Why you need to know the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ in a foreign country

    Experience Cultures: Why you need to know the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ in a foreign country

    With the holiday season in full swing, the Foreign Office is urging people to check out local laws and customs before they head to foreign shores.

  8. German Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Difficulty

    Language guides: German Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Difficulty

    German-speaker and language aficionado Simon Ager tells us about the history and current usage of German

  9. German Language Guide (2): German Culture

    Language guides: German Language Guide (2): German Culture

    Germans have a reputation for being well organised, formal, punctual and somewhat lacking in humour. Is there any truth behind these stereotypes?

  10. German Language Guide (3): Ways to Learn German

    Language guides: German Language Guide (3): Ways to Learn German

    Making the decision to learn a language and actually going about it can be two very different things.

  11. French Language Guide (2): French Culture

    Language guides: French Language Guide (2): French Culture

    A look at French culture in France and other Francophone countries worldwide: food, drink, sport, fashion, art, music, reading and more.

  12. French Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Variations of French in the World

    Language guides: French Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Variations of French in the World

    As a worldwide language, French is spoken in a vast amount of places across many continents, making it a useful and often essential tool of communication.

  13. French Language Guide (3): Ways to Learn French

    Language guides: French Language Guide (3): Ways to Learn French

    Making the decision to learn a language and actually going about it can be two very different things. It can be a daunting enough experience deciding to learn a new skill, especially later in life, let alone be faced with a myriad of ways in which to do it.

  14. Italian Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Difficulty of the Language

    Language guides: Italian Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Difficulty of the Language

    The great thing about Italian is that people tend to learn it for the sheer love of the language, country and people.

  15. English Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Difficulty of English

    Language guides: English Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Difficulty of English

    From the birth of English to its worldwide dominance today

  16. Italian Language Guide (2): Italian Culture in Italy

    Language guides: Italian Language Guide (2): Italian Culture in Italy

    The treasure trove that is Italian culture is brimming with delights for people of all interests, from the foodie and the wine connoiseur to the fashion addict, the designer, the artist, the historian, the art historian, the music-lover and the sun-seeking holiday-maker.

  17. English Language Guide (2): Ways to learn English

    Language guides: English Language Guide (2): Ways to learn English

    Making the decision to learn a language and actually going about it can be two very different things. It can be a daunting enough experience deciding to learn a new skill, especially later in life, let alone be faced with a myriad of ways in which to do it.

  18. English Language Guide (3): English Culture Worldwide

    Language guides: English Language Guide (3): English Culture Worldwide

    English is spoken as a native language in many countries all over the world. There are differences between the varieties of English spoken in different countries and regions, and also differences in the cultures of English-speaking people.

  19. Italian Language Guide (3): Ways to Learn Italian

    Language guides: Italian Language Guide (3): Ways to Learn Italian

    It can be a daunting enough experience deciding to learn a new skill, especially later in life, let alone be faced with a myriad of ways in which to do it.

  20. Spanish Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Variations of Spanish in the World

    Language guides: Spanish Language Guide (1): History, Usage & Variations of Spanish in the World

    Sarah Gooding, Editor at Cactus, takes a look at the Spanish language

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