Learn French Anecdotes

Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2011: runner-up Tobias Hoerl

In our competition themed 'language blunders and cultural faux pas', Tobias Hoerl tells us about an easy misunderstanding over a simple cup of tea...
- Tuesday, 8th November, 2011
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Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2012: runner-up Alex Wolfson

In our competition themed 'language blunders and cultural faux pas', Alex Wolfson entertains us with his adventures in South America - and how he would have got the girl if it hadn't been for a simple misunderstanding...
- Tuesday, 8th November, 2011
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Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2012: winning entry

Congratulations to Bridget Price, based in Mexico, for sending in her winning entry for our competition themed 'language blunders & cultural faux pas' - one which had us laughing out loud in the office! Thank you Bridget, and we hope you enjoy your prize money of a £50 lastminute.com voucher!
- Tuesday, 8th November, 2011
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Anecdotes: French weekend course in London: Cactus staff review

Course Coordinator at Cactus Miia Matinolli tells us about the French weekend course that she recently attended in London...
- Monday, 21st February, 2011
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Anecdotes: French course in Brighton: staff review

Course Coordinator at Cactus Amy King reports back on her 10-week French evening course in Brighton...
- Monday, 21st February, 2011
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Anecdotes, Types of Courses: French evening course in Brighton: Cactus staff review

Language Course Advisor Jennifer Maynard tells us how she immersed herself in culture and cuisine during her 10-week French course...
- Tuesday, 14th December, 2010
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Anecdotes, Types of Courses: What will I learn on a Weekend Crash Course?

Cactus intern Miia Matinolli discovers for herself how a weekend crash course could help her on holiday...
- Friday, 30th July, 2010
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Anecdotes, Attitudes to Language Learning: French: My experiences of learning the language

Cactus Editor Sarah Gooding tells us how she has learnt French over the years, and how she tries to incorporate it into her daily life now...
- Tuesday, 4th May, 2010
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Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

Marathons take place all-year round, all over the world. The springtime is one of the periods when a lot take place, though.
- Sunday, 10th January, 2010
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Anecdotes, Blogs: Coco Before Chanel preview screening

Before its official UK release, I was lucky enough to be invited to a preview screening of Coco Before Chanel at the famous Soho Screening Rooms in London. Here are my thoughts…
- Monday, 10th August, 2009
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Cactus Language Worldwide, Cactus News, Anecdotes: Cactus celebrates Green Britain Day
- Friday, 10th July, 2009
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Anecdotes: The importance of translation: international branding gaffes

When devising a new product name, or advertising slogan, it is unlikely that the first consideration on many people’s list would be the suitability of its translation into other languages.
- Wednesday, 18th February, 2009
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