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Passion for language: Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC
The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network of independent language schools. Here at Cactus, we work with IALC schools in locations all around the world.
- Tuesday, 18th October, 2011
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Movies: French films to look out for this winter
There are scores of French films shown in UK cinemas each year, and this winter there are some great ones for you to enjoy.
- Tuesday, 11th 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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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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Experience Cultures: Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France
All Saint's Day or La Toussaint is a Catholic festival celebrated on 1st November each year in France.
- Wednesday, 28th 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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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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Experience Cultures: 10 facts about Tours
One of the less well-known cities in France, Tours is actually a fascinating place with many attributes that make it a perfect place to learn French.
- Tuesday, 20th 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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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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In the news: Celebrate the European Day of Languages - September 26th 2011
An initiative of the Council of Europe, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated on 26 September every year since 2001, making this year its ten year anniversary.
- Friday, 9th September, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe
There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!
- Friday, 2nd September, 2011
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Experience Cultures: A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières
Every year on 8th December – the same day as the Festival of the Immaculate Conception- the French city of Lyon plays host to a huge festival of light (‘la Fête des Lumières).
- Thursday, 1st September, 2011
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Vocabulary: Halloween vocabulary in French
A must if you'll be in France over Halloween, our essential vocab will make sure you know your skeletons from your vampires...
- Thursday, 1st September, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this autumn
With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime autumn destinations to take a French course this year.
- Sunday, 28th August, 2011
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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.
- Thursday, 25th August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Great value French courses abroad
There are many affordable General French courses available in Europe, Canada and the Caribbean, but read on for our run-down of the four that currently offer the best value.
- Tuesday, 23rd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: French courses in Paris – how to choose your school
Currently, Cactus works with four different schools in Paris. All are well-established, well-located and offer a high standard of teaching, which can make it hard to decide which one to choose…
- Monday, 8th August, 2011
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