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  1. How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

    Make sure you can greet all your friends and family this year!

  2. Top 10 Christmas gifts for language and travel enthusiasts in North America

    : Top 10 Christmas gifts for language and travel enthusiasts in North America

    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!

  3. Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

  4. 10 FREE things to do in Rome

    Destinations for you: 10 FREE things to do in Rome

    Rome is a fantastic place to learn Italian, with a large range of courses and plenty to keep you entertained outside of lessons.

  5. Top 10 Christmas gifts for language and travel enthusiasts

    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!

  6. Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    If you're bored of your local high street or stuck for inspiration, how better to put the fun back into Christmas shopping than with a quick break away? Unusual gifts for loved ones and a sneaky holiday for you - it's a win-win situation!

  7. Learning Turkish in London - why I decided to take a course

    Passion for language: Learning Turkish in London - why I decided to take a course

    Here at Cactus, we love finding out about people’s motivations for learning a language. Someone with a particularly interesting reason is Hilary, an educational psychologist who has been learning Turkish with us since 2010.

  8. Life after the CELTA - an update from our 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship winner

    Passion for language: Life after the CELTA - an update from our 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship winner

    Winner of our 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation scholarship Simon Vittorio updates us on what he's been doing since leaving his first teaching job in Italy...

  9. Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    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.

  10. What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. This year it will be celebrated on the 24th of November.

  11. Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    Passion for language: Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    After careful deliberation by our panel of judges, we are delighted to announce the winner of the 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarhip as Sarah Chamberlain.

  12. Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 3

    Passion for language: Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 3

    Clarice Cabanlit was one of the worthy applicants who was shortlisted for this year's Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship. Read her entry here...

  13. Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 2

    Passion for language: Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 2

    Abigail Thornton was one of the fantastic applicants who was shortlisted for this year's Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship. Read her entry here...

  14. Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 1

    Passion for language: Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 1

    Tim Chandler was one of the brilliant applicants who was shortlisted for this year's Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship. Read his entry here...

  15. Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    Passion for language: Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network of independent language schools. Here at Cactus, we work with IALC schools in locations all around the world.

  16. Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Experience Cultures: Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Intern at Cactus Tobias Hoerl comments on the cultural differences between working in the UK and Germany, according to his experience.

  17. Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    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.

  18. 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, but America in particular really embraces the traditions and celebrations that accompany the occasion.

  19. Top 10 things to do in Boston

    Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Boston

    As the unofficial capital of leafy New England, and America’s most historic city, Boston offers plenty to keep you entertained outside of English lessons.

  20. 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.

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