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Destinations for you: Great value German courses abroad
As times continue to be tight, it’s more important than ever to do your homework before booking a language course abroad to ensure that you get the best value for your money.
- Tuesday, 23rd August, 2011
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Passion for language: Cactus sponsors the Italian Language School of the Year Award at the 2011 LTM Star Awards
Held every September, the LTM Star Awards honour the achievements of companies and organisations within the language travel industry. This year Cactus will be sponsoring the Italian Language School Award.
- Monday, 15th August, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Fiesta, Fiesta!
Nothing will give you a glimpse of the real culture of a country more than a festival. From one single event you can learn about the history, customs and peoples of a country, and usually enjoy a pretty good party to boot!
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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Destinations for you, Types of Courses: Making the most of your gap year: volunteering, work experience, TEFL and language courses
Whether you're looking to fill a week, a month or a year before university or full-time work, there are plenty of ways for you to spend your time usefully and enjoyably whilst impressing your future employers...
- Tuesday, 12th July, 2011
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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: Cactus German course locations – fantastic options for all
There are loads of great study destinations to choose from in Germany and Austria, whether you like to spend your free time in galleries, museums, restaurants, bars or in the countryside.
- Friday, 1st July, 2011
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Getting Course Advice: Foreign language courses - tips for best progress
Director of Studies at Cactus Rod Mitchell shares his tips on how to make the best possible progress in your language learning.
- Tuesday, 14th June, 2011
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Planning for a course: Foreign language courses – what to expect from your classes
Director of Studies at Cactus Rod Mitchell describes what you can expect from the lessons that form part of your evening language course...
- Tuesday, 14th 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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Attitudes to Language Learning: Congratulations to our language course winners!
We are delighted to announce that the winners of our feedback questionnaire prize draw are Phil James (UK) and Aurora King (North America).
- Tuesday, 7th 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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Passion for language: German evening course in Brighton: Cactus staff review
Cactus' Amy King tells us about her German course in Brighton and putting her language skills to the test in Berlin...
- Monday, 23rd 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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Destinations for you: Top 5 German course destinations this summer
There are scores of lovely places to take a German course in the summer months, but these are our pick of the top five...
- Monday, 11th April, 2011
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Attitudes to Language Learning, Getting Course Advice: Why use Cactus to book your language holiday abroad?
With over 10 years experience in the language holiday industry, Cactus is truly expert in the field. There are plenty of other reasons why booking your language course abroad with us is beneficial though…
- Tuesday, 5th April, 2011
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In the news: Cactus attends ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference in York
On Friday 11th March, Product Manager for Languages Worldwide and Groups Alex Wolfson attended the annual ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference, which this year was held at St Peters School in York.
- Monday, 21st March, 2011
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Destinations for you, Planning for a course: How should I prepare for my language course abroad?
Before you head abroad to do a language course there are certainly things that it's advisable to do in preparation. Taking these suggestions on board will hopefully make your experience as enjoyable and useful as possible.
- Monday, 21st March, 2011
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Getting Course Advice, Planning for a course: Avoid Victoria station disruption: Cactus opens and expands 3 new centres in London
Current disruption at London’s Victoria station, while the escalators are being renovated ahead of the 2012 Olympics, has meant that passengers have been advised to use alternative stations where possible.
- Friday, 18th March, 2011
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