Learn English: Italy tagged articles

  1. Passion for language: Congratulations to Linguaviva- LTM Star Italian Language School Winner 2011!

    This year, Cactus was proud sponsor of the award for Best Italian Language School at the LTM Awards...

  2. Why learn Italian in Venice?

    Destinations for you: Why learn Italian in Venice?

    One of the most iconic cities in the whole world, Venice is as fascinating and beautiful as it is unique.

  3. Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!

  4. Great value Italian courses abroad

    Destinations for you, Planning for a course: Great value Italian courses abroad

    Whether times are tight and you're looking to save a little money, or whether you simply want to have more euros to splash on Italy's delectable food and home-grown wines, these best value courses may come at a good time...

  5. 5 top locations to learn Italian this Fall

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 5 top locations to learn Italian this Fall

    Italy can be a great place to visit any time of year, but there’s something to be said for visiting in the Fall: gone are the summer crowds and in come the quieter days, lower prices and pleasantly warm (rather than stifling hot) days.

  6. 5 top locations to learn Italian this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 5 top locations to learn Italian this autumn

    Italy can be a great place to visit any time of year, but there’s something to be said for visiting in the autumn: gone are the summer crowds and in come the quieter days, lower prices and pleasantly warm (rather than stifling hot) days.

  7. Cactus sponsors the Italian Language School of the Year Award at the 2011 LTM Star Awards

    Passion for language: Cactus sponsors the Italian Language School of the Year Award at the 2011 LTM Star Awards

    Held every September, the LTM Star Awards honour the achievements of companies and organisations within the language travel industry. This year Cactus will be sponsoring the Italian Language School Award.

  8. A winter wonderland…on the beautiful island of Sicily!

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: A winter wonderland…on the beautiful island of Sicily!

    Language Travel Consultant Jennifer Maynard tells us how she fell in love with Sicily mid-winter...

  9. Celebrities who speak foreign languages

    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.

  10. Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course

    Destinations for you: Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course

    If the prospect of language classes in the morning and relaxing time on the beach in the afternoon appeals, look no further as we have a range of destinations to choose from…

  11. The Siena Palio

    Experience Cultures: The Siena Palio

    The Palio in Siena, which is known locally as Il Palio di Siena or simply Il Palio, is a folk festival based around horse races.

  12. Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year

    Experience Cultures: Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year

    Italy has got to be one of the most varied and beautiful countries in the world, so it’s easy to see why the country attracts so many foreign visitors each year…

  13. Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular Italian course destinations?

    Italian remains one of the best-loved languages worldwide, and there’s no shortage of people who want to learn. In 2010, these were our top five destinations for Italian courses.

  14. Who takes foreign language courses abroad?

    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.

  15. Visit Italy this August and enjoy the ‘Ferragosto’

    Experience Cultures: Visit Italy this August and enjoy the ‘Ferragosto’

    Ferragosto, or Assumption Day (15th August), is the most important summer holiday in Italy, when thousands of Italians escape the hot cities and head for the coast or the countryside.

  16. Italian study destinations: Alghero

    Experience Cultures: Italian study destinations: Alghero

    I went to my first ever Italian lessons in Alghero, originally a Catalan fishing town in the north west of Sardinia.

  17. What makes the Island of Elba a great study destination?

    Destinations for you: What makes the Island of Elba a great study destination?

    Sicily and Sardinia are both well-known Italian islands, but few people have heard of Elba – a fact which, in itself, is part of the appeal...

  18. Top 5 Italian course destinations this summer

    Destinations for you: Top 5 Italian course destinations this summer

    June, July and August are great months to visit Italy. The weather is beautiful and you’ll really see the country at its finest...

  19. Which countries have the most TEFL jobs?

    Experience Cultures, Teaching Languages: Which countries have the most TEFL jobs?

    When it comes to TEFL, it is often assumed that you can teach anywhere in the world that you want, and to a certain extent this is true...

  20. Italian Gelato: cool off in style this summer

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Italian Gelato: cool off in style this summer

    The secret to real Italian ice cream and, more importantly, how to order what you want...

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