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  1. May Day celebrations around the world

    Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world

    May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…

  2. France’s ‘pink city’ - what makes Toulouse a great study destination

    Experience Cultures: France’s ‘pink city’ - what makes Toulouse a great study destination

    Cactus’ Cécile Sargueux gives us the lowdown on her beautiful home town of Toulouse…

  3. Who teaches Cactus’ part-time evening courses?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ part-time evening courses?

    It's fair to say that the majority of Cactus' teachers are quite different from the foreign language teachers that most people were taught by at secondary school.

  4. Top 5 festivals and events in Germany this spring

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 festivals and events in Germany this spring

    As the evenings get lighter and the weather gets warmer, the spring is a great time of year to enjoy cultural events and attractions in Germany. Read our recommendations on the top five to visit this April, May and June…

  5. Top 5 spring festivals and events in France

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 spring festivals and events in France

    France is a great place for festivals and events and this spring is no exception. Whether it's sport, music, dancing, cinema or food that you enjoy, there'll be something to suit your tastes.

  6. GCSE and ‘A’ Level revision courses abroad this Easter

    : GCSE and ‘A’ Level revision courses abroad this Easter

    With the last term of the school year almost upon us, now is the time for GCSE and 'A' Level students to start swotting up for their summer exams…

  7. Experience traditional England at its best: the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

    Experience Cultures: Experience traditional England at its best: the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

    On Saturday, 3 April 2010, the 156th University Boat Race will take place in London.

  8. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Boston and New York

    Experience Cultures: Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Boston and New York

    With such a strong Irish influence along the East coast especially, it’s hardly surprising that some of the best St Patrick’s Day celebrations worldwide take place in the cities of Boston and New York.

  9. Top 5 Spring Break destinations for language learners

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Spring Break destinations for language learners

    We all know that Spring Break and partying go hand in hand, but this year why not make it fun AND constructive…

  10. Cultural differences - greetings and introductions in Japanese

    : Cultural differences - greetings and introductions in Japanese

    It is always polite to remember names and address people correctly. After all, individual names are almost always our first point of reference when we meet someone for the first time.

  11. Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    Experience Cultures: Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    The US and Canada are home to some of the largest Chinese communities in the world. For this reason, the likes of New York and San Francisco offer some of the most spectacular and colourful New Year celebrations outside of China, and the great thing is, anyone can join in.

  12. Where in the UK can I celebrate the Chinese New Year?

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Where in the UK can I celebrate the Chinese New Year?

    Chinese New Year is one of the most colourful and vibrant events of the year, and with Chinese communities in so many big cities there’s plenty of scope to join in with the celebrations.

  13. Visit Florence this Easter to experience the fantastic Scoppio del Carro

    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.

  14. The advantages of using a language training company for your language learning needs

    Types of Courses: The advantages of using a language training company for your language learning needs

    If your staff need to learn a foreign language, or to brush up their foreign language skills, using the services of a specialist language training company can be really beneficial.

  15. Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    Experience Cultures: Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    As the world becomes smaller and businesses become more international, the number of employees relocating is also on the up.

  16. The importance of cultural training for doing business in China

    Experience Cultures: The importance of cultural training for doing business in China

    The Chinese New Year in February is a time that always highlights the culture of this fascinating nation, and never before has it been so important for us to learn about it.

  17. How to practise French and Spanish in Boston

    Experience Cultures: How to practise French and Spanish in Boston

    Boston is a historic city that dates back to the earliest days of America. But it is also a cultural city, with areas dedicated to Chinatown and to Little Italy, and stories about immigrants from numerous countries spanning the globe.

  18. Is English really all you need to do business in China?

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: Is English really all you need to do business in China?

    With a seemingly shrinking world due to vast globalization and a stronger economy in China than ever before, people are beginning to place a high importance on learning Mandarin Chinese.

  19. Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year

    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…

  20. Spanish-related events for learners in Edinburgh

    Passion for language: Spanish-related events for learners in Edinburgh

    If you’re living in Edinburgh and learning Spanish there are a number of places you can go and events you can attend in order to practise and improve your Spanish.

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