Learn Italian Anecdotes

  1. Image of Cactus writing competition October 2011: runner-up Tobias Hoerl

    Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2011: runner-up Tobias Hoerl

    In our competition themed 'language blunders and cultural faux pas', Tobias Hoerl tells us about an easy misunderstanding over a simple cup of tea...

  2. Image of Cactus writing competition October 2012: runner-up Alex Wolfson

    Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2012: runner-up Alex Wolfson

    In our competition themed 'language blunders and cultural faux pas', Alex Wolfson entertains us with his adventures in South America - and how he would have got the girl if it hadn't been for a simple misunderstanding...

  3. Image of Cactus writing competition October 2012: winning entry

    Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2012: winning entry

    Congratulations to Bridget Price, based in Mexico, for sending in her winning entry for our competition themed 'language blunders & cultural faux pas' - one which had us laughing out loud in the office! Thank you Bridget, and we hope you enjoy your prize money of a £50 lastminute.com voucher!

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    Anecdotes, Types of Courses: Corporate Training Experience: Italian tuition in Costa Rica

    Cactus teachers Roberta Napolitano and Ottavia Castellina were recently sent to Costa Rica to give an intensive 3-week Italian training course to 20 local business executives. Here is their story about their challenging but rewarding, and very successful, mission...

  5. Image of Italian course in Rome: Cactus staff review

    Anecdotes, Destinations for you: Italian course in Rome: Cactus staff review

    Cactus Course and Teacher Manager Kimberley Nestler, based in Cactus' New York office, tells us about her Italian course in Rome in December - and, most importantly, where to buy the best pizza!

  6. Image of Italian evening course in Brighton: Cactus staff review

    Anecdotes, Attitudes to Language Learning: Italian evening course in Brighton: Cactus staff review

    Head of Cactus Language Training Chris Moore tells us how his beginner's Italian course has him hooked on la bella lingua...

  7. Image of What will I learn on a Weekend Crash Course?

    Anecdotes, Types of Courses: What will I learn on a Weekend Crash Course?

    Cactus intern Miia Matinolli discovers for herself how a weekend crash course could help her on holiday...

  8. Image of Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

    Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

    Marathons take place all-year round, all over the world. The springtime is one of the periods when a lot take place, though.

  9. Image of Cactus celebrates Green Britain Day

    Cactus Language Worldwide, Cactus News, Anecdotes: Cactus celebrates Green Britain Day

  10. Image of The importance of translation: international branding gaffes

    Anecdotes: The importance of translation: international branding gaffes

    When devising a new product name, or advertising slogan, it is unlikely that the first consideration on many people’s list would be the suitability of its translation into other languages.

  11. Image of Languages on the Job: Tips from Photographer & Author Steve Watkins

    Anecdotes, Passion for language, Case Studies: Languages on the Job: Tips from Photographer & Author Steve Watkins

    Steve Watkins, photographer and author of the best-selling BBC 'Unforgettable' series, tells us about his experiences with language learning...