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  1. Destinations for you: Carnival fever in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Step into a whirlwind of shimmer, samba and non-stop partying!

  2. Cactus Language Courses UK: Cactus Staff Review: French Language Course in Brighton

    Sebastian Clemens, intern for Cactus Language, tells us about his 10-week French Language Course in Brighton.

  3. Test your fluency with these French tongue-twisters!

    Vocabulary: Test your fluency with these French tongue-twisters!

    Tongue-twisters, or les virelangues (tongue trippers) in French, are a good way to practise your pronunciation.

  4. Vocabulary: Top Brazilian Portuguese phrases!

    Atenção! Don't go to Brazil without learning the following essentials...

  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. 10 good contemporary Italian films to watch

    Movies: 10 good contemporary Italian films to watch

    It may be classic films like La Dolce Vita which Italian cinema is most famous for, but over the last couple of decades there have been lots of good films to come out of Italy, including the following...

  7. The fascinating culture of Istanbul

    Experience Cultures: The fascinating culture of Istanbul

    One of the most unique and diverse capital cities in the world, Istanbul is a fascinating place to visit at any time of the year. This year however, it has even more to offer than usual…

  8. 20 essential holiday phrases in Turkish

    : 20 essential holiday phrases in Turkish

    Learn those all-important basic phrases before you head to Turkey this year.

  9. English courses in the UK – how to choose your destination

    Destinations for you, Planning for a course: English courses in the UK – how to choose your destination

    Anyone who wants to take an English course in the UK will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the range of destinations.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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!

  13. 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.

  14. Top 5 French course destinations this spring

    Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this spring

    As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, the spring is a great time of year to do a language course abroad…

  15. The differences between European & Brazilian Portuguese language

    Experience Cultures, Grammar: The differences between European & Brazilian Portuguese language

    Does it make any difference whether you learn Portuguese from Portugal or Brazil?

  16. Quebecois French versus ‘France’ French

    Language variations: Quebecois French versus ‘France’ French

    If you’re in the process of taking an evening French class once a week and thinking about trying out what you’ve learned so far, France is not the only place you can go in order to be immersed in the language.

  17. Test your French by reading this fantastic guide to Toulouse

    : Test your French by reading this fantastic guide to Toulouse

    Read what Cactus’ Cecile Sargueux has to say about her home town...and if you get stuck see the English version below.

  18. 10 great contemporary French films to watch

    Passion for language: 10 great contemporary French films to watch

    French cinema has always been globally renowned, with such directors as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard counted amongst the world’s all-time great. The last couple of decades have brought plenty of contemporary talent too though...

  19. 10 Facts about French

    Anecdotes, Vocabulary: 10 Facts about French

    Here are some interesting facts about the French language and its usage worldwide. They show that it remains a useful language to know, and one that will take you on travels far and wide!

  20. Portuguese study destinations: Rio de Janeiro

    Experience Cultures: Portuguese study destinations: Rio de Janeiro

    With its world famous beaches, its forests and mountains, its tropical climate, amazing views, relaxed atmosphere, carnival, and friendly locals, Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most spectacular cities.

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