Learn German: Language tagged articles
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Experience Cultures: Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace
Intern at Cactus Tobias Hoerl comments on the cultural differences between working in the UK and Germany, according to his experience.
- Monday, 17th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich
Cactus’ Tobias Hoerl gives us the lowdown on his home town, Munich. Read about the sights and sounds of this famous city in German and in English.
- Monday, 17th October, 2011
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Experience Cultures: 10 things you should know about Halloween in America
Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, but America in particular really embraces the traditions and celebrations that accompany the occasion.
- Monday, 17th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: What makes Orvieto a great Italian study destination?
A beautiful old city in the heart of Umbria, Orvieto is a popular destination for Italian language courses and it’s easy to see why…
- Friday, 14th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: German course in Berlin: staff review
Head of Corporate Language Training at Cactus Ernesto Forner reports back on his recent German course in Berlin...
- Tuesday, 11th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to see and do in Vienna
Vienna is a regal and beautiful city that has enough to keep any visitor entertained for days. Here are our top ten recommendations for things to see and do during your stay.
- Monday, 10th October, 2011
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In the news: Cactus at the Language Show Live 2011
The Language Show Live is a great event for anyone with a love of languages - new learners, teachers and linguists.
- Friday, 7th October, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Business travel – why it pays to prepare yourself both culturally and linguistically
Travelling on business can be a great way to see the world and get to the heart of foreign cultures. For the best experience personally, and the most success business-wise, though, it pays to do your homework before you go.
- Thursday, 6th October, 2011
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In the news: Want to follow in the footsteps of Jonathan Dimbleby and explore South America?
In a recent documentary series, renowned BBC presenter Jonathan Dimbleby visited some of the countries of South America, exploring both their history and their contemporary way of life.
- Monday, 3rd October, 2011
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Destinations for you: Looking for a festive but alternative way to spend Christmas this Year?
If you want to experience the Christmas festivities but avoid the stresses that can arise at this time of year, look no further...with Cactus you can get the best of both worlds with a German course in beautiful Regensburg.
- Friday, 30th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 great reasons to learn French in Chamonix
An up-market resort town in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is a fantastic place to take a language course.
- Thursday, 29th September, 2011
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In the news: Will a rise in UK students going to university abroad help foreign language learning?
It has been widely reported of late that with UK university tuition fees rising, more and more students will choose to go to foreign universities with English-speaking faculties.
- Tuesday, 27th September, 2011
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Planning for a course: Why it pays to learn basic grammatical terms before you learn a new language
When it comes to foreign language learning, some people can be anxious about getting to grips with the grammar…
- Tuesday, 27th September, 2011
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Grammar: Glossary of common grammatical terms
Here is a comprehensive list of common grammatical terms that will be useful for anyone considering a language course either in the UK or abroad.
- Tuesday, 27th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 5 winter getaways in Europe
There are lots of great places to visit during the winter in Europe - where you choose depends on what you want from you break.
- Thursday, 22nd September, 2011
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Teaching Languages: What is a teacher refresher course?
In-country teacher refresher courses are designed for qualified and trainee foreign language teachers who are keen to continue their learning and expand their knowledge.
- Tuesday, 20th September, 2011
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Food and Drink: Visit San Sebastian this November and feast on the delights of Gastronokima
As the city with the most Michelin starred restaurants per inhabitant in Europe, it’s no surprise that San Sebastian was chosen to host annual gastronomy convention Gastronomika.
- Monday, 19th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: Cactus named agent of the month by prestigious German partner school
Last week, we were delighted to learn that we have been named ‘agent of the month’ by one of our Berlin-based partner schools.
- Monday, 19th September, 2011
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Passion for language: 10 great contemporary French films to watch
French cinema has always been globally renowned, with such directors as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard counted amongst the world’s all-time great. The last couple of decades have brought plenty of contemporary talent too though...
- Thursday, 15th September, 2011
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In the news: Additional funding from HEFCE to support the Routes into Languages programme announced
In August 2011, it was announced that a project to increase the number of students studying languages at university has been awarded extra funding of £1.2 million.
- Wednesday, 14th September, 2011
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