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Experience Cultures: Fiesta, Fiesta!
Nothing will give you a glimpse of the real culture of a country more than a festival. From one single event you can learn about the history, customs and peoples of a country, and usually enjoy a pretty good party to boot!
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in and around Cork
Cork is a great English study destination. It’s a compact, friendly and historic city with plenty to keep you occupied outside of lessons.
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Why learn English in Washington DC?
America’s iconic capital city, Washington DC is a vibrant and historic place with plenty to offer English learners who study there.
- Monday, 1st August, 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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Destinations for you: Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course
If the prospect of language classes in the morning and relaxing time on the beach in the afternoon appeals, look no further as we have a range of destinations to choose from…
- Monday, 4th July, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Cactus German course locations – fantastic options for all
There are loads of great study destinations to choose from in Germany and Austria, whether you like to spend your free time in galleries, museums, restaurants, bars or in the countryside.
- Friday, 1st July, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year
Italy has got to be one of the most varied and beautiful countries in the world, so it’s easy to see why the country attracts so many foreign visitors each year…
- Sunday, 19th 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: What are Cactus’ most popular Italian course destinations?
Italian remains one of the best-loved languages worldwide, and there’s no shortage of people who want to learn. In 2010, these were our top five destinations for Italian courses.
- Monday, 13th June, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 10 reasons to visit Colombia
Colombia is a fascinating country that is steeped in history and culture, and that boasts some of the most beautiful natural scenery in South America.
- Friday, 3rd 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: Top 5 Italian course destinations this summer
June, July and August are great months to visit Italy. The weather is beautiful and you’ll really see the country at its finest...
- Monday, 11th April, 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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Experience Cultures: Learn German in Hamburg this May and enjoy the lively Hafengeburtstag celebrations
From 7th-9th May Hamburg will host one of the world’s best port festivals, all in celebration of the harbour’s ‘birthday’.
- Monday, 7th March, 2011
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Destinations for you: Where can I study German in Bavaria?
Bavaria is one of Germany’s most beautiful, historic and traditional regions, which remains popular with German and foreign visitors alike. Currently, we offer four German course locations in the region.
- Tuesday, 1st March, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Language variations: What is Catalan and how widely is it spoken?
As most people now know, there are two official languages in Catalunya: Spanish (or Castilian, known locally as castellano) and Catalan...
- Tuesday, 22nd February, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Zürich – a city that is full of surprises
Zurich is a city that has much more to offer than popular opinion would suggest, especially in the summer months.
- 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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Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world
May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…
- Sunday, 6th February, 2011
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Movies: Foreign language Oscar nominations for 2011
This year’s Academy Award nominations have now been announced, and contenders for the 2011 ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ include offerings from Mexico, Greece, Denmark, Canada and Algeria.
- Monday, 31st January, 2011
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