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October : Tag

Truffles (Tartufi)

Posted by simonager under Italian, Learning a language

Truffles are the fruiting body (ascoma) of a type of fungi found in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. They have been used as food, aphrodisiacs and medicines since Roman times, and are the one of the most expensive foods in the world. They are especially popular in French, northern Italy and parts of [...]

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Learn French & Eat Chocolate…Can It Be True?

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

Anyone who’s been putting off that French course now has the perfect reason to book un petit séjour in Paris this autumn. No need to tell your friends back home the minor detail that it may coincide with Salon du Chocolat, 5 days of pure chocolate heaven - no, they can just be impressed with [...]

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Get Ready for Oktoberfest in Munich!

Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, German, Learning a language

Ther perfect excuse to learn German and drink beer…
It may come as a surprise that the world’s biggest beer festival, Munich’s Oktoberfest, was born out of celebration for a royal wedding back in the early 19th century. Yet it was the drinking and partying that drew most attention at the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig [...]

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School Trips for the New School Year

Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Cactus School Groups Abroad, Learning a language

How does a school trip abroad benefit students learning a language?
With students fresh from holidays and the new school year due to start in a few weeks, this is the perfect time for parents and teachers to start thinking about school trips abroad for the next academic year.
For students studying a language there can be [...]

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