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Vocabulary: Halloween vocabulary in German

If you're going to be in Germany, Austria or Switzerland this Halloween, make sure you read up on our Halloween-related vocabulary before you go...
- Monday, 5th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 interesting facts about Heidelberg

Undoubtedly one of Germany’s most picturesque cities, Heidelberg is one of the most visited places in the country.
- Wednesday, 31st August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Great value German courses abroad

As times continue to be tight, it’s more important than ever to do your homework before booking a language course abroad to ensure that you get the best value for your money.
- Tuesday, 23rd August, 2011
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Food and Drink: Get ready for Oktoberfest in Munich

One of Germany's most famous festivals, Oktoberfest provides the perfect excuse to learn German and drink beer...
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Celebrities who speak foreign languages

Brits and Americans are often accused of not making an effort when it comes to foreign languages. There are actually many public figures from these countries who are proficient in other languages though, and who therefore serve as great ambassadors for language learning.
- Monday, 18th 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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Attitudes to Language Learning: 10 reasons why summer language camps abroad are a great option for teenagers

Summer language camps cater for teenagers who want to spend time abroad during the school holidays to practise their foreign language skills and make international friends.
- Thursday, 16th June, 2011
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Getting Course Advice: Who takes foreign language courses abroad?

Language courses abroad come in a variety of formats, levels and lengths, and attract a huge range of people.
- Tuesday, 7th June, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 little-known facts about Cologne

Located in the north west of Germany, in the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Cologne is a lively and historic university city.
- Monday, 6th June, 2011
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Long term study goals: getting to know what makes people tick

Director of Studies at Cactus, Rod Mitchell, reports back on his progress learning German in Brighton.
- Tuesday, 31st May, 2011
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Passion for language: German evening course in Brighton: Cactus staff review

Cactus' Amy King tells us about her German course in Brighton and putting her language skills to the test in Berlin...
- Monday, 23rd May, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 little known facts about Münster

An attractive and historic university city in the north west of Germany, Münster is a great place that remains relatively undiscovered by tourists…
- Tuesday, 12th April, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 5 German course destinations this summer

There are scores of lovely places to take a German course in the summer months, but these are our pick of the top five...
- Monday, 11th April, 2011
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Movies: 10 great contemporary German films to watch

There are lots of good films to have come out of Germany and Austria in the last two decades, but these are our pick of some of the best...
- Monday, 28th March, 2011
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Types of Courses: Types of language courses that you can do abroad

When it comes to choosing a language course abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to decipher what the different course ‘types’ actually mean.
- Monday, 7th 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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Destinations for you: New destinations for 2011

Spring is in the air and with it comes the promise of new things. No better time, then, to give you a taste of our new destinations for 2011, some of which may provide tempting food for thought for your language holiday this year!
- Tuesday, 22nd February, 2011
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Experience Cultures: German Easter Traditions

In many parts of Germany, markets (Ostermärkte) are held during the few weeks in the run-up to the Easter. They sell Easter eggs (Ostereier), special Easter food, Easter decorations, toys and carvings.
- Wednesday, 16th 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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