Learn German: Language Learning tagged articles

  1. French weekend course in London: Cactus staff review

    Anecdotes: French weekend course in London: Cactus staff review

    Course Coordinator at Cactus Miia Matinolli tells us about the French weekend course that she recently attended in London...

  2. Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the US and Canada?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the US and Canada?

    Cactus works with a huge number of teachers, many of whom have been teaching for years. We spoke to three of our North American teachers about their background, qualifications and why they love teaching.

  3. Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the UK?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the UK?

    Before booking onto one of our evening language courses, lots of students are keen to learn more about who will be teaching them…

  4. New German course locations in Baden-Wurttemberg - Constance, Freudental and Lindenberg

    Destinations for you: New German course locations in Baden-Wurttemberg - Constance, Freudental and Lindenberg

    We have recently added three new Germany destinations to our range of locations, and have just been to visit the exciting new schools…

  5. Why use Cactus to book your language holiday abroad?

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Getting Course Advice: Why use Cactus to book your language holiday abroad?

    With over 10 years experience in the language holiday industry, Cactus is truly expert in the field. There are plenty of other reasons why booking your language course abroad with us is beneficial though…

  6. 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!

  7. The advantages of using a language training company for your language learning needs

    Types of Courses: The advantages of using a language training company for your language learning needs

    If your staff need to learn a foreign language, or to brush up their foreign language skills, using the services of a specialist language training company can be really beneficial.

  8. Cactus uses a so-called ‘full immersion’ method of teaching. What are the benefits of this?

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: Cactus uses a so-called ‘full immersion’ method of teaching. What are the benefits of this?

    An interview with Jenny Johnson, Cactus Academic Director.

  9. 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!

  10. Academic viewpoint: Learning a language through podcasts

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: Academic viewpoint: Learning a language through podcasts

    Director of Studies Augusta Nicol tells us how we can learn a language on the go, and gives us tips on how to get the most out of podcasts.

  11. Types of Courses: 10 good reasons to choose one-to-one language training

    There are many ways to learn a foreign language, but one-to-one training can be one of the most effective when it comes to making quick progress and learning language that is specific to you and your needs.

  12. A perfect way to prepare last-minute for travels abroad – 4-week ‘survival’ language courses

    Types of Courses: A perfect way to prepare last-minute for travels abroad – 4-week ‘survival’ language courses

    When it comes to foreign travels, whether for 2 weeks or 2 months, there are so many preparations to make and so much expense involved that learning some of the language often gets relegated to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list.

  13. Why it’s so important for school leavers and graduates to work on their language skills

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Why it’s so important for school leavers and graduates to work on their language skills

    According to a recent article on the CILT website, a survey conducted by the CBI indicates that 71% of UK employers are dissatisfied with foreign language skills in school and college leavers, and 55% are unhappy about graduates’ language skills.

  14. How French cinema can help improve your language skills

    Movies: How French cinema can help improve your language skills

    One of Cactus' London-based French teachers, Irina, explains how watching French films can be educational as well as enjoyable.

  15. Getting over the foreign “atmosfear”- a first hand experience with full immersion

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Getting over the foreign “atmosfear”- a first hand experience with full immersion

    “Help, I don’t understand my teacher!” - Something we hear quite often in the Cactus office. One of the most common fears of our students is that they feel completely out of depth when learning a new language.

  16. How to become fluent in a foreign language

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Academic: How to become fluent in a foreign language

    French and Russian teacher at Cactus, Irina, shares her thoughts on how to achieve fluency in these foreign languages.

  17. Languages and food – how passion can inspire learning

    Experience Cultures: Languages and food – how passion can inspire learning

    There are hundreds of different reasons why people become passionate about learning a certain language, but one of them relates to one of life’s greatest enjoyments – food.

  18. Cactus attends Independent Schools Modern Languages Association event

    In the news: Cactus attends Independent Schools Modern Languages Association event

    Saturday 6 February saw Cactus exhibit for the first time at an event organised by the Independent Schools Modern Languages association.

  19. Attitudes to Language Learning: The importance of language skills in the international sporting arena

    There was once a time when Languages and Sport were viewed as being opposite ends of the vocational spectrum, but with the international nature of sport today, there is a now a much greater need for the two skills to exist side by side.

  20. Top tips for getting your company to pay for your training

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Making Progress: Top tips for getting your company to pay for your training

    Improving or learning foreign language skills is beneficial not only on a personal level, but also on a professional one too. Whilst a lot of companies can see the benefit of training in this area, some need a little persuasion when it comes to helping fund it...

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