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Cactus is one of the world's leading language training companies, providing courses in over 25 languages, in 45 countries and 150 destinations worldwide. It specialises in all forms of trainer-based language training for enterprises and individuals, from evening courses and language learning holidays, to tailor-made packages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Cactus also uses blended learning approaches, included self-study and online & distance learning under the banner "learn a language your way". Read more about Cactus
Non-English speaking pupils reaches record high
Posted by Lucy under Cactus Languages Abroad
A government report today shows that the share of pupils in England’s schools speaking English as a second language has reached a new high. The latest figures translate to around 470,080 pupils in primary schools and 354,300 pupils in seconday schools.
It’s clear that this trend is putting extra demands on schools and teachers alike, who [...]
Tags: bbc, esol, non-english speaking pupils
Cactus Opinion: Spanish in Pamplona
Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Cactus Staff Opinion, Learning a language, Spanish
Senior Language Holiday Advisor Elvira Rodriguez tells us about her fam trip to Pamplona, Spain (April 08)
Hemingway fell in love with Pamplona and wrote a few novels based on this proud and ancient capital of Navarra, especially its world-renowned festival of San Fermin (the running of the bulls). Beautiful novels came out of his experience under the titles of [...]
Tags: language learning, navarra, pamplona, pintxos, running of the bulls, spain, spanish, wine tasting
Cactus Opinion: TEFL in Vietnam
Posted by Sarah under Cactus Staff Opinion, Cactus TEFL
Laura Harrison, from Cactus TEFL, gives us her impressions on Vietnam
My first official ‘FAM’ trip for Cactus TEFL was, it’s fair to say, a good one.
I was told in autumn last year that I would have the opportunity to go to Vietnam, which gave me plenty of time to read up on this unknown and faraway land. [...]
Tags: asia, cactus tefl, ho chi minh, teaching english, tefl, vietnam
New York Marathon raises £633 for the Suzanne Furstner Foundation
Posted by Sarah under Cactus TEFL, Language Courses New York, News
Friend of Cactus, Claire Dillon, runs the New York Marathon for the Suzanne Furstner Foundation
On 4th November 2007 Claire Dillon, a close friend of Cactus, ran the New York marathon in a fantastic 5 hours and 17 mins, in support of the Suzanne Furstner Foundation. Suzanne was a much-loved friend and colleague at Cactus who we tragically lost in [...]
Tags: cactus tefl, language courses new york, marathon, new york, rich ambler, suzanne furstner foundation
Languages on the Job: Tips from photographer & author Steve Watkins
Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Learning a language
Steve Watkins, photographer and author of the best-selling BBC ‘Unforgettable’ series, tells us about his experiences with language learning…
1. Tell us a bit about what you do…
I’m a professional travel photographer and author. I’ve been working as a freelancer for the past 13 years and I am fortunate that I get to travel extensively around the world, [...]
Tags: career, italian, language course, language learning, photography, spanish, travel writing, unforgettable
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