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

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10 Good Reasons to TEFL

Posted by Sarah under Cactus TEFL, English, Learning a language

Laura Harrison, Cactus TEFL Advisor, gives us the expert opinion…
1. Travel
TEFL gives you a perfect way to see the world and fund your travel. Some people start teaching in one place, fall in love with it, and stay for a long time. Others however prefer to change location every year, and by so doing literally [...]

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Cactus Opinion: Learning French in Biarritz

Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Cactus Staff Opinion, French, Learning a language

Laura Harrison, Cactus TEFL Advisor, tells us about her recent language learning experience in sunny Biarritz
With its spectacular coastline and boutique-lined streets, Biarritz simply oozes Gallic chic and surfing cool.
It’s strange really that these two qualities exist side by side, and even stranger that I, an individual with a self-confessed lack of either attribute, should [...]

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Cactus TEFL Open Evening in conjunction with Brighton Festival!

Posted by Sarah under Cactus TEFL

Sarah Wilson, Cactus TEFL Training Consultant, reports back from our TEFL Open Evening on 15th May
Due to the increasing popularity of our TEFL Open Evenings we thought, why not hold this event in our home town, and what better time to do this than during the Festival? Admittedly we were a little nervous - we [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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