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  1. Image of French films to look out for this winter

    Movies: French films to look out for this winter

    There are scores of French films shown in UK cinemas each year, and this winter there are some great ones for you to enjoy.

  2. Image of Cactus at the Language Show Live 2011

    In the news: Cactus at the Language Show Live 2011

    The Language Show Live is a great event for anyone with a love of languages - new learners, teachers and linguists.

  3. Image of Will a rise in UK students going to university abroad help foreign language learning?

    In the news: Will a rise in UK students going to university abroad help foreign language learning?

    It has been widely reported of late that with UK university tuition fees rising, more and more students will choose to go to foreign universities with English-speaking faculties.

  4. Image of Additional funding from HEFCE to support the Routes into Languages programme announced

    In the news: Additional funding from HEFCE to support the Routes into Languages programme announced

    In August 2011, it was announced that a project to increase the number of students studying languages at university has been awarded extra funding of £1.2 million.

  5. Image of Celebrate the European Day of Languages - September 26th 2011

    In the news: Celebrate the European Day of Languages - September 26th 2011

    An initiative of the Council of Europe, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated on 26 September every year since 2001, making this year its ten year anniversary.

  6. Image of Film review: the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

    Movies: Film review: the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

    There are scores of fantastic foreign language films to write about, but the one that has most stuck in my mind over the last few years is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

  7. Image of Language World 2011 conference and exhibition: 7th-9th July 2011

    In the news: Language World 2011 conference and exhibition:  7th-9th July 2011

    From Thursday 7th- Saturday 9th July, a major event in the annual languages education calendar will be taking place at Imperial College London.

  8. Image of What will the London Olympics do for our foreign language skills?

    In the news: What will the London Olympics do for our foreign language skills?

    It might just take an event as exciting and as global as the Olympics to give us Brits the kick start we need….

  9. Image of Be inspired by Adult Learners’ Week - 14th - 20th May 2011

    In the news: Be inspired by Adult Learners’ Week - 14th - 20th May 2011

    From painting or scuba diving to numeracy and foreign language learning, Adult Learners' Week promotes the benefit of all kinds of learning.

  10. Image of Cactus attends ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference in York

    In the news: Cactus attends ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference in York

    On Friday 11th March, Product Manager for Languages Worldwide and Groups Alex Wolfson attended the annual ATB8 Modern Languages Teachers’ Conference, which this year was held at St Peters School in York.

  11. Blogs: Treat your tastebuds to a gourmet weekend in France: 1-4 April 2011

    Senior French teacher at Cactus Eloïse Comert is offering Cactus students a chance to learn about the food, drink and culture of the beautiful Gard region of France…

  12. Image of Endangered languages: a glimmer of hope

    Language guides, In the news: Endangered languages: a glimmer of hope

    A project established by National Geographic has caught the attention of Cactus for all the right reasons.

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