Learn French: Italy tagged articles
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Destinations for you: Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course
If the prospect of language classes in the morning and relaxing time on the beach in the afternoon appeals, look no further as we have a range of destinations to choose from…
- Monday, 4th July, 2011
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Experience Cultures: The Siena Palio
The Palio in Siena, which is known locally as Il Palio di Siena or simply Il Palio, is a folk festival based around horse races.
- Friday, 1st July, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year
Italy has got to be one of the most varied and beautiful countries in the world, so it’s easy to see why the country attracts so many foreign visitors each year…
- Sunday, 19th June, 2011
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Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular Italian course destinations?
Italian remains one of the best-loved languages worldwide, and there’s no shortage of people who want to learn. In 2010, these were our top five destinations for Italian courses.
- Monday, 13th June, 2011
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Getting Course Advice: Who takes foreign language courses abroad?
Language courses abroad come in a variety of formats, levels and lengths, and attract a huge range of people.
- Tuesday, 7th June, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Visit Italy this August and enjoy the ‘Ferragosto’
Ferragosto, or Assumption Day (15th August), is the most important summer holiday in Italy, when thousands of Italians escape the hot cities and head for the coast or the countryside.
- Wednesday, 1st June, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Italian study destinations: Alghero
I went to my first ever Italian lessons in Alghero, originally a Catalan fishing town in the north west of Sardinia.
- Tuesday, 31st May, 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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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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Experience Cultures, Teaching Languages: Which countries have the most TEFL jobs?
When it comes to TEFL, it is often assumed that you can teach anywhere in the world that you want, and to a certain extent this is true...
- Monday, 11th April, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Italian Gelato: cool off in style this summer
The secret to real Italian ice cream and, more importantly, how to order what you want...
- Sunday, 10th April, 2011
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Movies: 10 good contemporary Italian films to watch
It may be classic films like La Dolce Vita which Italian cinema is most famous for, but over the last couple of decades there have been lots of good films to come out of Italy, including the following...
- Monday, 4th April, 2011
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Types of Courses: Types of language courses that you can do abroad
When it comes to choosing a language course abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to decipher what the different course ‘types’ actually mean.
- Monday, 7th 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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Experience Cultures: Visit Florence this Easter to experience the fantastic Scoppio del Carro
Italy is famous for its celebrations surrounding Easter, but there are few more spectacular than the Scoppio del Carro in Florence on Easter morning.
- Friday, 25th February, 2011
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Destinations for you: New destinations for 2011
Spring is in the air and with it comes the promise of new things. No better time, then, to give you a taste of our new destinations for 2011, some of which may provide tempting food for thought for your language holiday this year!
- Tuesday, 22nd February, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Genoa
Located on Italy’s northwest coast, close to the French border, Genoa is the historic capital of the Liguria region of Italy.
- Monday, 21st February, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Easter in Italy
Celebrations for Easter are held throughout Italy and include church services, parades and fireworks.
- Friday, 18th February, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 5 Italian and activity courses in Italy
There are lots of great language and activity courses to choose from in Italy, whether you like cooking, painting, dancing or any number of sports. Here are five of the best around…
- Tuesday, 8th February, 2011
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