Learn Spanish: France tagged articles
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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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Movies: Film review: the Diving Bell and the Butterfly
There are scores of fantastic foreign language films to write about, but the one that has most stuck in my mind over the last few years is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Celebrities who speak foreign languages
Brits and Americans are often accused of not making an effort when it comes to foreign languages. There are actually many public figures from these countries who are proficient in other languages though, and who therefore serve as great ambassadors for language learning.
- Monday, 18th July, 2011
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Destinations for you: French course locations in France – fantastic options for all tastes
There are lots of great study destinations to choose from in France, whether you like to spend your free time on the beach, in the countryside or enjoying museums, restaurants or galleries.
- Tuesday, 5th July, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Learning French in Normandy: won over by Rouen
Cactus Language Program Coordinator Adrienne Mansard tells us why Rouen makes a great place to learn French...
- Tuesday, 5th July, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Aix en Provence
Aix en Provence is a fantastic place to study French. It’s historic, cultural and really attractive. In short, it’s Provence at its finest.
- Thursday, 30th June, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Bastille Day: The best places to celebrate La Fête Nationale on 14th July in France
Cactus intern Cécile Sargueux gives us a bit of history and top tips for celebrating le quatorze juillet in her home country...in English / en français!
- Monday, 27th June, 2011
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Destinations for you, Vocabulary: Tour de France: Shift your language up a gear with our essential cycling vocabulary
From 2nd - 24th July, France goes cycling mad. Join the fun and impress your friends with our top French cycling words...
- Monday, 20th June, 2011
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Attitudes to Language Learning: 10 reasons why summer language camps abroad are a great option for teenagers
Summer language camps cater for teenagers who want to spend time abroad during the school holidays to practise their foreign language skills and make international friends.
- Thursday, 16th June, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 good reasons to learn French in Brest, Brittany
A historic university city in Brittany, there are lots of factors that make Brest a great French study destination.
- Thursday, 16th June, 2011
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Destinations for you: Learn French in France: Aquitaine
Located at the very southwest corner of France, Aquitaine is a beautiful region that is known for its pretty vineyards and rugged Atlantic coastline. Currently, Cactus offers French courses in the Aquitaine cities of Biarritz and Bordeaux.
- Wednesday, 1st June, 2011
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Experience Cultures: An A-Z of why to choose Rouen as a French study destination
Rouen is a beautiful and historic city in the heart of Normandy. It is a great place to study French for many reasons...
- Friday, 29th April, 2011
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Destinations for you: French language courses on the Côte d’Azur - Nice, Antibes and Monte Carlo
If you’re looking for lively, up-market resorts and lots of sun, the Côte d'Azur will not disappoint. How can you choose between Nice, Antibes and Monte Carlo as a study destination, though?
- Thursday, 7th April, 2011
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Experience Cultures: The Cannes film festival 2011
Founded in 1946, the Cannes film festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world.
- Monday, 21st March, 2011
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Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular French course destinations?
There are a huge range of destinations for anyone who wants to take a French course abroad with Cactus to choose from. Over the last year though, these have been our best-selling locations …
- Monday, 21st March, 2011
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Types of Courses: Types of language courses that you can do abroad
When it comes to choosing a language course abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to decipher what the different course ‘types’ actually mean.
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Blogs: Treat your tastebuds to a gourmet weekend in France: 1-4 April 2011
Senior French teacher at Cactus Eloïse Comert is offering Cactus students a chance to learn about the food, drink and culture of the beautiful Gard region of France…
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Types of Courses, Making Progress: Exam revision courses at Easter: the best way to prepare
Want to breeze through your GCSE or A-Level in French or Spanish? A quick week abroad may be just the solution...
- Thursday, 24th February, 2011
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Destinations for you: New destinations for 2011
Spring is in the air and with it comes the promise of new things. No better time, then, to give you a taste of our new destinations for 2011, some of which may provide tempting food for thought for your language holiday this year!
- Tuesday, 22nd February, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 5 French and activity courses in France
Combining a French course with a sporting or cultural activity is a great way to practise your language skills, learn some new vocabulary and make the most of your time abroad.
- Monday, 7th February, 2011
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