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  1. Image of Cactus uses a so-called ‘full immersion’ method of teaching. What are the benefits of this?

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: Cactus uses a so-called ‘full immersion’ method of teaching. What are the benefits of this?

    An interview with Jenny Johnson, Cactus Academic Director.

  2. Image of Academic viewpoint: Learning a language through podcasts

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: Academic viewpoint: Learning a language through podcasts

    Director of Studies Augusta Nicol tells us how we can learn a language on the go, and gives us tips on how to get the most out of podcasts.

  3. Image of Learning a language through film

    Experience Cultures, Academic: Learning a language through film

    Are you a visual or auditory–led student? Director of Studies Augusta Nicol tells us how watching a movie can help your language progress...

  4. Image of How to get past the language plateau

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: How to get past the language plateau

    Director of Studies Augusta Nicol tells us what to do when you hit a plateau in your language learning, based on her own real-life experiences...

  5. Image of Academic Resources: Making the most of your language course

    Academic: Academic Resources: Making the most of your language course

    Director of Studies Augusta Nicol gives us her top 10 tips on how you can make learning a language easier for yourself.

  6. Image of How to become fluent in a foreign language

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: How to become fluent in a foreign language

    French and Russian teacher at Cactus, Irina, shares her thoughts on how to achieve fluency in these foreign languages.