Learn English: Language tagged articles

: Join the German Choir in London - a great way to learn about the language and culture

The Deutsche Chor London has been running since 2009 and is still welcoming new members. Currently, the choir consists of around forty singers of various nationalities.
- Tuesday, 9th August, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Fiesta, Fiesta!

Nothing will give you a glimpse of the real culture of a country more than a festival. From one single event you can learn about the history, customs and peoples of a country, and usually enjoy a pretty good party to boot!
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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: Lingu@net World Wide online resource centre launched

According to the CILT website, an extensive, multilingual and free new resource centre for foreign language learning has recently been launched by Lingu@net World Wide.
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in and around Cork

Cork is a great English study destination. It’s a compact, friendly and historic city with plenty to keep you occupied outside of lessons.
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Why learn English in Washington DC?

America’s iconic capital city, Washington DC is a vibrant and historic place with plenty to offer English learners who study there.
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Movies: Film review: City of God

I admit to not being a film buff, and to sit down for two and a half hours is a rare occurrence. However, when I think of my favourite film, it is probably the only foreign language film that I have watched.
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Movies: Film review: Maria, Full of Grace

Being a lover of foreign language film I honestly don’t think I could pick a favourite. But one that springs to mind for the sheer punch it packs is ‘Maria, Full of Grace’ or ‘Maria, eres llena de gracia’ to give it its full Spanish title.
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Movies: Film review: Apariencias

“Corre” (run), “dega me” (tell me), “para me” (for me), these are the words I remember from the first Spanish movie I watched.
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Movies: Film review: the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

There are scores of fantastic foreign language films to write about, but the one that has most stuck in my mind over the last few years is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
- Monday, 1st August, 2011
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Teaching Languages: Entries for the 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship now invited

We’re pleased to announce that applications for this year’s Suzanne Furstner Foundation scholarship are now being accepted.
- Tuesday, 26th July, 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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Movies: 10 great contemporary French films to watch

French cinema has always been globally renowned, with such directors as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard counted amongst the world’s all-time great. The last couple of decades have brought plenty of contemporary talent too though...
- Thursday, 7th July, 2011
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Destinations for you: French course locations in France – fantastic options for all tastes

There are lots of great study destinations to choose from in France, whether you like to spend your free time on the beach, in the countryside or enjoying museums, restaurants or galleries.
- Tuesday, 5th July, 2011
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In the news: Language World 2011 conference and exhibition: 7th-9th July 2011

From Thursday 7th- Saturday 9th July, a major event in the annual languages education calendar will be taking place at Imperial College London.
- Tuesday, 5th July, 2011
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In the news: What will the London Olympics do for our foreign language skills?

It might just take an event as exciting and as global as the Olympics to give us Brits the kick start we need….
- Monday, 4th July, 2011
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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…
- Monday, 4th July, 2011
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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.
- Friday, 1st July, 2011
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Destinations for you: Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?

It is often assumed that the only place to learn French is France. In fact, there are lots of other fantastic places around the world where French is spoken, and where you can take a language course – one of which is Montreal.
- Friday, 1st 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: Alistair King - a great ambassador for Cactus and our courses

Alistair King has been learning Swedish with Cactus since 2009 and in an impressive achievement has now completed all the levels. He kindly agreed to talk to us about his motivations for learning, and his experience of Cactus.
- Tuesday, 28th June, 2011
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