Get the year off to a cracking start with an evening language course
Thursday, 10th November 2011
10 top reasons to book a language course this January!
* New courses start the weeks commencing 9th & 16th January in locations across the UK *
1. Cactus is welcoming in 2012 with a record number of language courses in a record number of locations! With courses in 28 languages and 15 cities across the UK, there really is something for everyone!
2. Learning a language is an excellent resolution as it will give you a skill that will last way longer than the average resolution – and one that will come in handy on holiday later in the year!
3. If you’ve had a hectic festive season, then it’s proven that giving your brain a workout is the perfect way to de-stress. Learning a language stimulates your mind, stretches your imagination and, ultimately, helps your brain to relax… in fact it can be as effective at reducing stress as opening a bottle of Rioja.
4. If you’ve decided to de-tox in January then going to an evening language class – and doing homework in the week, if you’re diligent - will take your mind off the pub (that is, until your last night when you’ll probably all end up in the local tapas bar – but by then it will be March and it won’t matter!)
5. We have improved our levels structure so you can be sure of a consistent teaching framework that falls in line with other internationally-recognised language level systems. So what you learn on our courses will be more easily recognised outside of Cactus.
6. When times are tight employers will be looking for that little extra in job applicants. Knowledge of a foreign language is an asset in itself, but it also shows initiative and an appreciation of other cultures, which is valuable in today’s global society.
7. Learning a language enhances your ability to learn in other ways too. If you feel like you need a bit of a kick-start after the Christmas break, learning a language will encourage cognitive development in areas such as mental flexibility, creativity, problem-solving and reasoning.
8. There are some great foreign language films coming out in 2012, and there’s no better way to appreciate them than with an understanding of the language and culture. Polisse (French), Le Havre (French) and Miss Bala (Spanish) are worth looking out for.
9. With a sadly reduced number of children learning a language at GCSE level in the UK in 2011, let’s lead by example and show that learning a language is a passport to other cultures and a huge asset when you travel.
10. Let’s face it, January can be a bit depressing sometimes. The excitement of Christmas is over, yet the days are still short and the weather can be miserable. If there was ever a time to take an evening course it’s now. Having a goal such as learning a language will make the weeks pass quickly and make you feel that you’re using the dark evenings productively!
Cactus runs evening and part-time language courses in schools across London and in cities nationwide. Courses are available in over 20 languages and on regular start dates throughout the year, starting in January.
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Posted by Sarah Watkins 2011-11 under Types of Courses,
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Posted by Blue on 01/07 at 09:26 PM
At last! Someone with real expertise gives us the answer. Thanks!