Learn German: Festival tagged articles

  1. 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.

  2. Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

  3. Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Experience Cultures: 3rd October: Day of German Unity

    Celebrated on the 3rd October every year, German Unity Day or ‘Tag der deutschen Einheit’ as it’s known in Germany celebrates Germany's reunification in 1990.

  8. Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    Experience Cultures: Celebrating All Saint’s Day in France

    All Saint's Day or La Toussaint is a Catholic festival celebrated on 1st November each year in France.

  9. Visit Sorrento this December and experience the Festa dell’Immacolata

    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.

  10. Top 5 winter getaways in Europe

    Destinations for you: Top 5 winter getaways in Europe

    There are lots of great places to visit during the winter in Europe - where you choose depends on what you want from you break.

  11. Day of the Dead in Mexico: a time to celebrate

    Destinations for you: Day of the Dead in Mexico: a time to celebrate

    A unique and heart-warming tradition to look forward to in November.

  12. Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!

  13. A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières

    Experience Cultures: A great reason to go to Lyon this December - la Fête des Lumières

    Every year on 8th December – the same day as the Festival of the Immaculate Conception- the French city of Lyon plays host to a huge festival of light (‘la Fête des Lumières).

  14. Top 10 things to see and do in Alicante

    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.

  15. 10 interesting facts about Heidelberg

    Destinations for you: 10 interesting facts about Heidelberg

    Undoubtedly one of Germany’s most picturesque cities, Heidelberg is one of the most visited places in the country.

  16. Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime autumn destinations to take a French course this year.

  17. Take in some Spanish cinema at the London Spanish Film Festival: 23rd September – 6th October

    Movies: Take in some Spanish cinema at the London Spanish Film Festival: 23rd September – 6th October

    This year, the 7th Spanish Film Festival will be taking place in London.

  18. Fiesta, Fiesta!

    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!

  19. French course locations in France – fantastic options for all tastes

    Destinations for you: French course locations in France – fantastic options for all tastes

    There are lots of great study destinations to choose from in France, whether you like to spend your free time on the beach, in the countryside or enjoying museums, restaurants or galleries.

  20. Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course

    Destinations for you: Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course

    If the prospect of language classes in the morning and relaxing time on the beach in the afternoon appeals, look no further as we have a range of destinations to choose from…

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