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  1. How to Choose Your Study Abroad Program

    Cactus Language Worldwide, Types of Courses, Getting Course Advice, Planning for a course, Academic: How to Choose Your Study Abroad Program

  2. 10 foreign language films to look out for on DVD in 2012

    Movies: 10 foreign language films to look out for on DVD in 2012

    There are some great foreign language films coming out on DVD over the next few months...what better way is there to while away those cold winter nights?

  3. Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    If you're bored of your local high street or stuck for inspiration, how better to put the fun back into Christmas shopping than with a quick break away? Unusual gifts for loved ones and a sneaky holiday for you - it's a win-win situation!

  4. 10 little-known facts about Guadeloupe

    Destinations for you: 10 little-known facts about Guadeloupe

    Located in the West Indies, Guadeloupe is a French-speaking group of islands that is famed for its stunning beaches, clear waters and lively nightlife.

  5. Top 10 foodie destinations in Europe: how to learn a language and woo your stomach

    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.

  6. Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    Experience Cultures: Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    All Saint's Day or La Toussaint is a Catholic festival celebrated on 1st November each year in France.

  7. 10 great contemporary French films to watch

    Passion for language: 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...

  8. 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!

  9. Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime autumn destinations to take a French course this year.

  10. Great value French courses abroad

    Destinations for you: Great value French courses abroad

    There are many affordable General French courses available in Europe, Canada and the Caribbean, but read on for our run-down of the four that currently offer the best value.

  11. French courses in Paris – how to choose your school

    Destinations for you: French courses in Paris – how to choose your school

    Currently, Cactus works with four different schools in Paris. All are well-established, well-located and offer a high standard of teaching, which can make it hard to decide which one to choose…

  12. 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.

  13. French course locations in France – fantastic options for all tastes

    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.

  14. Bastille Day: The best places to celebrate La Fête Nationale on 14th July in France

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Bastille Day: The best places to celebrate La Fête Nationale on 14th July in France

    Cactus intern Cécile Sargueux gives us a bit of history and top tips for celebrating le quatorze juillet in her home country...in English / en français!

  15. Tour de France: Shift your language up a gear with our essential cycling vocabulary

    Destinations for you, Vocabulary: Tour de France: Shift your language up a gear with our essential cycling vocabulary

    From 2nd - 24th July, France goes cycling mad. Join the fun and impress your friends with our top French cycling words...

  16. What are Cactus’ most popular French course destinations?

    Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular French course destinations?

    There are a huge range of destinations for anyone who wants to take a French course abroad with Cactus to choose from. Over the last year though, these have been our best-selling locations …

  17. February 21st 2011 – International Mother Language Day

    In the news: February 21st 2011 – International Mother Language Day

    International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the UNESCO in November 1999…

  18. Foreign language Oscar nominations for 2011

    Movies: Foreign language Oscar nominations for 2011

    This year’s Academy Award nominations have now been announced, and contenders for the 2011 ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ include offerings from Mexico, Greece, Denmark, Canada and Algeria.

  19. Top 5 French course destinations this spring

    Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this spring

    As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, the spring is a great time of year to do a language course abroad…

  20. Launch of London’s first French radio station - great news for French learners

    In the news: Launch of London’s first French radio station - great news for French learners

    French learners in London will be excited to know that London’s first French radio station was launched on 17th November.

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