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We look at learning another language around the world
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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Gap Year Survival: Learn the Lingo!
Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Cactus TEFL, Language Courses New York, Language Courses UK, Learning a language
Why learning some of a language can make the world of difference on your gap year
Flights, travel insurance, mosquito net, rehydration salts…heading off on a gap year requires a degree of planning and foresight to keep you safe, happy and healthy during your trip. Yet learning the language is often last on the list, [...]
Tags: career break, evening language course, gap year, language course abroad
How to Make Language Part of Your Everyday Life
Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Language Courses New York, Language Courses UK, Learning a language
Sarah Gooding, Editor at Cactus, looks at how we can inject some foreign language fun into our lifestyles
It’s a common, and proven, fact that learning a language in the country where it’s spoken is the best way to truly immerse yourself in a language. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the language and culture, [...]
Tags: corriere della sera, el pais, evening class, evening language course, foreign language tv, france magazine, intercambio, italia! magazine, language courses new york, language courses uk, learning a language, spain magazine, world cinema, world music
Looking back at Cactus over the last few months
Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Cactus TEFL, Language Courses UK, Learning a language, News
Germaine Broadbent looks back at Cactus during Brighton Festival Fringe 2008
So the Cactus events at Brighton Festival Fringe 2008 came to a close with one magnificent party to celebrate langauges and travel at the Western Front!
Highlights included Alex’s wonderful skills at prize-giving…never has a bottle of Vin Rouge been so bigged up!
Tags: brighton festival, chailey, evening language course, hove park school, language learning, tefl
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