Learn French: Food tagged articles
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Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America
Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.
- Monday, 5th December, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to see and do in and around Turin
The capital of the Piedmont region of Italy, Turin is an elegant city that is great to visit all year round, but especially in winter.
- Tuesday, 29th November, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Top 10 food & wine destinations in Latin America
As well as a necessary part of survival, eating is one of the most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself in foreign culture when abroad. Make the most of Latin America’s culinary delights by taking your language course in one of its best gourmet locations…
- Tuesday, 29th November, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria
Christmas markets have been taking place in Europe for centuries, and still attract thousands of visitors each year.
- Monday, 14th November, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas
Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.
- Thursday, 3rd November, 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.
- Tuesday, 1st November, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. This year it will be celebrated on the 24th of November.
- Tuesday, 1st November, 2011
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Passion for language: Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship
After careful deliberation by our panel of judges, we are delighted to announce the winner of the 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarhip as Sarah Chamberlain.
- Friday, 28th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: Why learn Spanish in Pamplona?
Mention the city of Pamplona and most people with think of the running of the bulls...there is far more to this historic city than the annual San Fermin madness though.
- Monday, 24th October, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Lyon: The top 5 places to eat
You certainly won't go hungry in France's second largest city - Lyon is famous for its gastronomy and is in fact known as the food capital of France. Picking from a mouth-watering choice of restaurants, Adrienne Mansard (Language Program Coordinator for Cactus in the US) gives us her top 5 places to dine out...
- Tuesday, 18th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich
Cactus’ Tobias Hoerl gives us the lowdown on his home town, Munich. Read about the sights and sounds of this famous city in German and in English.
- Monday, 17th October, 2011
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Experience Cultures: 10 things you should know about Halloween in America
Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, but America in particular really embraces the traditions and celebrations that accompany the occasion.
- Monday, 17th October, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 10 foodie destinations in Europe: how to learn a language and woo your stomach
A recent survey by the world’s largest travel review site, TripAdvisor, has brought us the ultimate top 10 food and wine cities in Europe, as voted by its travel-savvy contributors - ALL of which are destinations offered by Cactus.
- Thursday, 13th October, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Boston
As the unofficial capital of leafy New England, and America’s most historic city, Boston offers plenty to keep you entertained outside of English lessons.
- Sunday, 9th October, 2011
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Food and Drink: Visit San Sebastian this November and feast on the delights of Gastronokima
As the city with the most Michelin starred restaurants per inhabitant in Europe, it’s no surprise that San Sebastian was chosen to host annual gastronomy convention Gastronomika.
- Monday, 19th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: Day of the Dead in Mexico: a time to celebrate
A unique and heart-warming tradition to look forward to in November.
- Saturday, 10th September, 2011
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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.
- Monday, 5th September, 2011
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Food and Drink: Your Oktoberfest survival guide
Oktoberfest is a fantastic event that is enjoyed by beer lovers from all over the globe...read our survival guide for essential vocabulary and tips on how to eat, drink and stay merry!
- Monday, 5th September, 2011
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Experience Cultures: A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières
Every year on 8th December – the same day as the Festival of the Immaculate Conception- the French city of Lyon plays host to a huge festival of light (‘la Fête des Lumières).
- Thursday, 1st September, 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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