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  1. Glossary of common grammatical terms

    Grammar: Glossary of common grammatical terms

    Here is a comprehensive list of common grammatical terms that will be useful for anyone considering a language course either in the UK or abroad.

  2. Foreign language courses - tips for best progress

    Getting Course Advice: Foreign language courses - tips for best progress

    Director of Studies at Cactus Rod Mitchell shares his tips on how to make the best possible progress in your language learning.

  3. 20 essential holiday phrases in German

    Vocabulary: 20 essential holiday phrases in German

    A lot of Germans speak very good English, but making an effort to learn some of the language before you go on holiday to Germany, Switzerland or Austria will always be appreciated!

  4. 20 essential holiday phrases in Spanish

    Vocabulary: 20 essential holiday phrases in Spanish

    Whether youre heading to Spain or South America, these basic phrases will help you meet, greet and mingle...

  5. 20 essential holiday phrases in French

    Vocabulary: 20 essential holiday phrases in French

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

  6. How should I prepare for my language course abroad?

    Destinations for you, Planning for a course: How should I prepare for my language course abroad?

    Before you head abroad to do a language course there are certainly things that it's advisable to do in preparation. Taking these suggestions on board will hopefully make your experience as enjoyable and useful as possible.

  7. 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!

  8. 10 things you didn’t know about Chinese New Year

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you didn’t know about Chinese New Year

    With so many Chinese communities around the world, it's good to learn about events and festivities celebrated within the Chinese culture - like New Year, for example.

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

    Experience Cultures, 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.

  10. Useful skiing-related vocabulary in German

    Vocabulary: Useful skiing-related vocabulary in German

    Austria, Switzerland and Germany are full of top-notch ski resorts. Here are some useful words and phrases that will help you get the most out of your ski holiday!

  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. 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.

  13. A beginner’s guide to learning Italian

    Attitudes to Language Learning: A beginner’s guide to learning Italian

    I took a 10-week Italian beginners course ahead of a friend’s wedding in Monterchi, a fairly remote and rural part of Tuscany.

  14. 20 essential holiday phrases in Portuguese

    : 20 essential holiday phrases in Portuguese

    Get more out of your holiday this year by learning some useful words and phrases before you go...

  15. Useful online resources for German learners

    : Useful online resources for German learners

    There are many online resources available for German learners which can help you to practise and improve your German, or indeed to learn German on your own.

  16. Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

    Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

    Marathons take place all-year round, all over the world. The springtime is one of the periods when a lot take place, though.

  17. Useful online resources for learners of Italian

    : Useful online resources for learners of Italian

    There many resources for learning Italian available online, including lessons, dictionaries, grammar guides, tests, games, newspapers and radio stations. Most are free, and can be used as well as, or instead of, language classes.

  18. Useful online resources for French learners

    : Useful online resources for French learners

    There many resources for learning French available online, including lessons, dictionaries, grammar guides, exercises, games, newspapers, radio, and audio books. Most are free, and they can be used instead of formal classes, or to complement them.

  19. Advantages and disadvantages of electronic translators

    : Advantages and disadvantages of electronic translators

    Many people disregard learning a new language on the basis that electronic translators are now widely available. While these translators are certainly convenient, they are nowhere nearly as good as actually understanding another language.

  20. Top 10 cheeky Spanish chat-up lines

    Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Top 10 cheeky Spanish chat-up lines

    If you're going on holiday to Spain this summer it's always handy to have some good chat-up lines in your back pocket. Here some of our favourites from our Vicky Cristina Barcelona party.

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