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  1. Great reasons to sign up for a foreign language evening course this April

    : Great reasons to sign up for a foreign language evening course this April

    The next lot of start dates for our foreign language evening courses is fast approaching. Here are some fantastic reasons to consider signing up!

  2. NEW London location for evening courses – London Bridge

    Types of Courses: NEW London location for evening courses – London Bridge

    We’re pleased to announce London Bridge as an exciting new addition to our range of evening course locations within London.

  3. Cactus attends Independent Schools Modern Languages Association event

    In the news: Cactus attends Independent Schools Modern Languages Association event

    Saturday 6 February saw Cactus exhibit for the first time at an event organised by the Independent Schools Modern Languages association.

  4. The Winter Olympics 2010: an event to give Vancouver the attention it deserves

    Experience Cultures: The Winter Olympics 2010: an event to give Vancouver the attention it deserves

    On February 12th, the Winter Olympics will officially begin. This year, it's Vancouver that will host this prestigious event - one that will attract athletes and spectators from all over the world.

  5. The importance of language skills in the international sporting arena

    Attitudes to Language Learning: The importance of language skills in the international sporting arena

    There was once a time when Languages and Sport were viewed as being opposite ends of the vocational spectrum, but with the international nature of sport today, there is a now a much greater need for the two skills to exist side by side.

  6. What are the easiest/most difficult foreign languages for English speakers to learn?

    Attitudes to Language Learning: What are the easiest/most difficult foreign languages for English speakers to learn?

    Each language presents the learner with a different combination of challenges. Some have very different grammar to English, some have different vocabulary, some use quite different sounds, while others use different alphabets or other writing systems.

  7. 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.

  8. CILT launches new Languages Work website

    In the news: CILT launches new Languages Work website

    CILT, the National Centre for Languages, has revamped its Languages Work website, which offers useful and up-to-date information on careers with languages.

  9. 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.

  10. Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    Language variations: Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    The second most widely used language in America is Spanish. This is not only because the United States borders Mexico, but because there are many immigrants who come to live in America from all over Central and South America, as well as Puerto Rico and Cuba.

  11. 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.

  12. Is corporate language training set to increase in 2010?

    : Is corporate language training set to increase in 2010?

    A survey of over 500 British businesses conducted on behalf of the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) in April 2008 found that employers are keen to employ staff who are able to speak foreign languages, especially if they also are familiar with foreign cultures and business practices.

  13. Focus on Afrikaans

    Experience Cultures: Focus on Afrikaans

    Afrikaans is a West Germanic language related to Dutch, German and English and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia.

  14. Cactus round-up 2009

    : Cactus round-up 2009

    2009 has been a very busy year for Cactus…

  15. How to practise your Italian in Toronto

    : How to practise your Italian in Toronto

    Most people associate two languages with Canada: English and French. But believe it or not, Toronto is a bustling hot spot for Italian speakers.

  16. How to practise your German outside of lessons in London

    : How to practise your German outside of lessons in London

    If you’re doing a German language course in London it really helps if you can find opportunities to practise using your German outside the classroom. Fortunately there are lots of options if you know where to look...

  17. Useful online resources for learners of Italian

    : Useful online resources for learners of Italian

    There many resources for learning Italian available online, including lessons, dictionaries, grammar guides, tests, games, newspapers and radio stations. Most are free, and can be used as well as, or instead of, language classes.

  18. Worldwide language learning events for your diary in 2010

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Worldwide language learning events for your diary in 2010

    A variety of events that might be of interest to language learners will be taking place in 2010.

  19. Setting a good example - Cactus’ Director of Studies demonstrates multilingualism at its best

    : Setting a good example - Cactus’ Director of Studies demonstrates multilingualism at its best

    Director of Studies at Cactus, Rod Mitchell, tells us about learning and maintaining his impressive set of language skills.

  20. Cactus donates books to children’s charity

    : Cactus donates books to children’s charity

    Making a charity donation is a great thing for any company or orgnisation to do, and there are useful options that involve more than just a straight-forward cash injection.

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