Learn German: Culture tagged articles
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria
Christmas markets have been taking place in Europe for centuries, and still attract thousands of visitors each year.
- Monday, 14th November, 2011
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Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas
Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.
- Thursday, 3rd November, 2011
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Destinations for you: Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?
It is often assumed that the only place to learn French is France. In fact, there are lots of other fantastic places around the world where French is spoken, and where you can take a language course – one of which is Montreal.
- Tuesday, 1st November, 2011
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Destinations for you: Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich
Cactus’ Tobias Hoerl gives us the lowdown on his home town, Munich. Read about the sights and sounds of this famous city in German and in English.
- Monday, 17th October, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Business travel – why it pays to prepare yourself both culturally and linguistically
Travelling on business can be a great way to see the world and get to the heart of foreign cultures. For the best experience personally, and the most success business-wise, though, it pays to do your homework before you go.
- Thursday, 6th October, 2011
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In the news: Want to follow in the footsteps of Jonathan Dimbleby and explore South America?
In a recent documentary series, renowned BBC presenter Jonathan Dimbleby visited some of the countries of South America, exploring both their history and their contemporary way of life.
- Monday, 3rd October, 2011
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Passion for language: Top 10 Christmas gifts for language and travel enthusiasts
If you're buying Christmas gifts for anyone interested in travel and/or foreign languages, here are some ideas to help in your quest for the perfect present!
- Friday, 30th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 great reasons to learn French in Chamonix
An up-market resort town in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is a fantastic place to take a language course.
- Thursday, 29th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: Visit Sorrento this December and experience the Festa dell’Immacolata
Sorrento is beautiful at all times of the year, but especially in the autumn and winter when, unlike its northern counterparts, you can still enjoy mild weather, colourful landscapes and empty beaches with sparkling blue waters.
- Tuesday, 27th September, 2011
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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.
- Friday, 9th September, 2011
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Destinations for you: Where can I learn English in California?
Golden sands, beautiful weather and fantastic cities…with all of these in abundance, it’s no wonder that California remains one of the most popular English course destinations in the world.
- Wednesday, 31st August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to see and do in Alicante
Located on Spain’s Costa Blanca, Alicante is a popular holiday resort. It’s not just the beaches and nightlife which attract people though, Alicante is full of history and will give you a real sense of Spanish culture.
- Wednesday, 31st August, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics
As the world becomes smaller and businesses become more international, the number of employees relocating is also on the up.
- Thursday, 25th August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Great value German courses abroad
As times continue to be tight, it’s more important than ever to do your homework before booking a language course abroad to ensure that you get the best value for your money.
- Tuesday, 23rd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: 10 FREE things to do in Brussels
The capital city of Belgium and home of the European Parliament, Brussels is a bustling and cosmopolitan centre with plenty to offer visitors.
- Monday, 22nd August, 2011
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Passion for language: Cactus sponsors the Italian Language School of the Year Award at the 2011 LTM Star Awards
Held every September, the LTM Star Awards honour the achievements of companies and organisations within the language travel industry. This year Cactus will be sponsoring the Italian Language School Award.
- Monday, 15th August, 2011
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: Join the German Choir in London - a great way to learn about the language and culture
The Deutsche Chor London has been running since 2009 and is still welcoming new members. Currently, the choir consists of around forty singers of various nationalities.
- Tuesday, 9th August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Where can I learn Spanish in Cuba?
If there was ever a time to go to Cuba, it’s now. Basking in the Caribbean under Castro’s watchful eye, the island is opening its arms to tourism but not quite letting go…yet.
- Monday, 8th August, 2011
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Experience Cultures: Fiesta, Fiesta!
Nothing will give you a glimpse of the real culture of a country more than a festival. From one single event you can learn about the history, customs and peoples of a country, and usually enjoy a pretty good party to boot!
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in and around Cork
Cork is a great English study destination. It’s a compact, friendly and historic city with plenty to keep you occupied outside of lessons.
- Tuesday, 2nd August, 2011
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