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  1. Experience Cultures: Is foreign relocation amongst UK citizens set to increase?

    A recent article in the Daily Mail has highlighted the results of a recent study which indicate that ‘Britain is the ‘worst place to live in Europe’.

  2. Benefits of learning a language via Skype

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: Benefits of learning a language via Skype

    Skype is certainly one of the most popular and useful internet-related developments. Using Skype has advantages for many people, but language learners in particular can benefit from its global reach and cost-effectiveness.

  3. Types of Courses: Tips for learning a language for business

    Learning a language for use in business situations is somewhat different to learning one for holidays or other informal use. Here are some tips on how to go about this.

  4. Experience Cultures: Learn a language to get involved in London 2012

    In order for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to run successfully, up to 70,000 volunteers will be required – what better way to get involved and really experience this once-in-a-lifetime occasion?

  5. Attitudes to Language Learning: How is Cactus’ approach helping increase the number of people learning a language?

    Everyone who works at Cactus is passionate about languages. We love finding ways to inspire others, and are happy that we help so many people each year to learn such a priceless new skill.

  6. Attitudes to Language Learning: Why are attitudes towards language learning finally changing in the UK?

    Up until now, it has been a well-known fact amongst both the wider international community, and British people themselves, that us Brits are not the most advanced or enthusiastic nation when it comes to language learning. Perhaps times are finally changing though...

  7. Experience Cultures: Less common languages that it’s useful to learn in today’s world

    The language learning section in most bookshops usually has plenty of courses and other materials for popular languages like French, German, Spanish and Japanese, but for other languages the materials tend to be more limited or non-existent.

  8. : Why language learning is so important for young people today

    Ten years ago, the findings of a report into the state of languages in the UK (the Nuffield Inquiry) were published.

  9. CILT launches its new agenda for languages

    In the news: CILT launches its new agenda for languages

    An integral part of the new agenda is the need for improved foreign language skills in order to help lift the UK out of the global recession.

  10. IATEFL ‘Cactus to Conference’ scholarship

    Teaching Languages: IATEFL ‘Cactus to Conference’ scholarship

    Cactus is thrilled to announce a new annual scholarship, created to enable one lucky new EFL teacher to become a member of IATEFL (the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), and to attend the yearly IATEFL conference.

  11. Can language help teams cross the cultural divide?

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Can language help teams cross the cultural divide?

    In today’s globalised world the need for businesses and individuals to work together to cross the cultural divide has never been more important.

  12. Latest trends in language learning

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Making Progress: Latest trends in language learning

    The use of the computers and the internet as a means of learning and practising languages has increased significantly in recent years.

  13. Best industries to work in if you want to use your languages

    Passion for language: Best industries to work in if you want to use your languages

    A good reason to learn languages is to improve your employment prospects. Language skills are useful and in demand in many fields of employment, especially those which involve regular contact with speakers of other languages.

  14. Language variations: Interesting examples of how languages mix and cross-fertilise

    When languages come into contact it’s common for them to get mixed up to some extent, and there is likely to be borrowing of words and structures. This process can lead to some interesting results.

  15. Problems associated with translation

    Passion for language, Vocabulary: Problems associated with translation

    Translation involves taking a text in one language and producing a version of it in another language. Translation is normally from other languages into the translator’s native language. It is part art and part science, and translators are faced with a variety of challenges.

  16. : Typical mistakes made by learners of Italian

    Italian is perhaps one of the least difficult languages for English speakers to learn. You probably know some Italian words already as quite a few have been borrowed into English.

  17. How to prepare your family for moving overseas

    Experience Cultures: How to prepare your family for moving overseas

    Moving with your family overseas, whether it is for a new job or just a new experience, can be very rewarding. Preparing for the move will be an exciting time but also a daunting time, as there is much to do in order to make the move as smooth as possible.

  18. Attitudes to Language Learning: How will the Olympics affect Britain’s language learning norms?

    The 2012 Olympics in London will bring athletes and spectators from all over the world who speak many different languages to the UK.

  19. Attitudes to Language Learning: Why in-company language training is a great option in the current climate

    In the current economic climate many companies are trying to reduce expenditure by freezing their employees’ pay, or only giving minimal raises. There are other ways the companies can compensate staff though, one of which is by providing language training.

  20. What to expect in your first evening class as a beginner

    Types of Courses: What to expect in your first evening class as a beginner

    It’s nice to know what to expect from your first lesson when you sign up for an evening course, especially if you are a beginner in the language you are learning.

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