Learn German: German tagged articles

  1. Destinations for you: Oktoberfest or “d’ Wiesn” to the locals

    To help you survive this lively festival we have come up with some useful phrases and vocabulary.

  2. Cactus Language Teacher Awards 2013 - Second Term

    Competitions: Cactus Language Teacher Awards 2013 - Second Term

    We are very pleased to announce the second winner of the Cactus Teacher Awards!

  3. Konstanz am Bodensee, Germany, is rich with culture and is known as the gateway to Switzerland

    Destinations for you: Konstanz am Bodensee, Germany, is rich with culture and is known as the gateway to Switzerland

    Rebecca Soliman is one of our excellent native German teachers here at Cactus and, as part of German language week, Rebecca has agreed to tell us about her home town Konstanz am Bodensee in Germany.

  4. May Day celebrations around the world

    Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world

    May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…

  5. 10 ways to get the most out of your evening language course

    Attitudes to Language Learning: 10 ways to get the most out of your evening language course

    Taking an evening or part-time language course is a great way to learn or revise a foreign language. Here are our top tips on how to get the most out of your course.

  6. What are the easiest/most difficult foreign languages for English speakers to learn?

    Attitudes to Language Learning: What are the easiest/most difficult foreign languages for English speakers to learn?

    Each language presents the learner with a different combination of challenges. Some have very different grammar to English, some have different vocabulary, some use quite different sounds, while others use different alphabets or other writing systems.

  7. Why school trips abroad are beneficial for students

    Experience Cultures, Types of Courses: Why school trips abroad are beneficial for students

    As the world becomes more and more internationalised, it's apparent that students need to learn more than just about their own identity.

  8. How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Whether you want to be able to wish international friends and colleagues a Happy Easter, or you are heading abroad to take part in one of the many Easter festivals held worldwide, these expressions should come in useful!

  9. Take a German course in Vienna this April and enjoy the Easter Markets

    Experience Cultures: Take a German course in Vienna this April and enjoy the Easter Markets

    Every Easter, Vienna hosts an array of markets selling foods and crafts for visitors to enjoy.

  10. German Courses: Hamburg - Why It’s a Great Place to Learn

    Destinations for you: German Courses: Hamburg - Why It’s a Great Place to Learn

    Ask a British person about Hamburg and they will most likely know that it is a port, it is in Germany and was temporarily home to one of our most famous exports - the Beatles. And that’s probably it.

  11. How to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 20 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 20 languages

    New Year is celebrated around the world, though not necessarily on the same day everywhere.

  12. Our favourite German words & expressions

    Vocabulary: Our favourite German words & expressions

    What started as a spontaneous office conversation about favourite words and expressions in foreign languages has become the latest research project of our German marketing intern, Clara Schubert.

  13. The Academic Credentials of the Cactus Language’s Academic Team

    : The Academic Credentials of the Cactus Language’s Academic Team

    Cactus Language recognise that the academic credentials of teachers is an essential component for any language training company or agency to be able to offer expertise and support and that is why we have a dedicated in-house academic team.

  14. 10 things you didn’t know about Berlin

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you didn’t know about Berlin

    Berlin is a city like no other in Europe. It has a fascinating and varied history, yet is also one of the most modern and forward-thinking of the contemporary world.

  15. New Language Courses in Canary Wharf

    Cactus Language Worldwide, Cactus News, Cactus Language Courses UK, Cactus News: New Language Courses in Canary Wharf

    Cactus Language Training opens new training location in City Harbour

  16. How to Choose Your Study Abroad Program

    Cactus Language Worldwide, Types of Courses, Getting Course Advice, Planning for a course, Academic: How to Choose Your Study Abroad Program

  17. Going Places Near and Far - 21 December 2024

    Cactus Language Worldwide, In The Press, Cactus Language North America, In The Press: Going Places Near and Far - 21 December 2024

  18. New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.

  19. 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!

  20. Get the year off to a cracking start with an evening language course in North America

    Types of Courses: Get the year off to a cracking start with an evening language course in North America

    10 top reasons to book a language course in January 2012!

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