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  1. Image of Endangered languages: a glimmer of hope

    Language guides, In the news: Endangered languages: a glimmer of hope

    A project established by National Geographic has caught the attention of Cactus for all the right reasons.

  2. Image of Speaking a second language said to slow the brain’s decline with age

    In the news: Speaking a second language said to slow the brain’s decline with age

    According to a recent article in the Independent, several studies have now demonstrated a link between knowing and using a second language and so-called ‘cognitive decline’.

  3. Image of February 21st 2011 – International Mother Language Day

    In the news: February 21st 2011 – International Mother Language Day

    International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the UNESCO in November 1999…

  4. Image of Cactus gains recognition as an ICEF-screened education agency

    In the news: Cactus gains recognition as an ICEF-screened education agency

    We are pleased to announce that after several years of attending ICEF’s Berlin workshops, Cactus has gained formal recognition as an’ ICEF-screened education agency’.

  5. Image of German-speaking cities top the list for Quality of Life in 2010

    Experience Cultures, In the news: German-speaking cities top the list for Quality of Life in 2010

    According to Monocle Magazine’s recent Quality of Life rankings, four of the top 20 cities to live in are German-speaking. Is it time to brush up your German skills and head in search of a better lifestyle?

  6. Image of 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.

  7. Image of CILT launches new Languages Work website

    In the news: CILT launches new Languages Work website

    CILT, the National Centre for Languages, has revamped its Languages Work website, which offers useful and up-to-date information on careers with languages.

  8. Image of Cactus at the London Language Show

    In the news: Cactus at the London Language Show

    The Language Show is a great event for anyone with a love for languages - new learners, teachers and linguists. Cactus will be there, on Stand 165, offering you all the help and advice you need, whether you're interested in learning or teaching languages.

  9. Image of CILT launches its new agenda for languages

    In the news: CILT launches its new agenda for languages

    An integral part of the new agenda is the need for improved foreign language skills in order to help lift the UK out of the global recession.

  10. Image of Cactus Language Training and Global Vision International join forces

    In the news: Cactus Language Training and Global Vision International join forces

    Here at Cactus, we are very excited to announce our new partnership with volunteering expert GVI.

  11. Image of ‘Meaningful’ options for law firm trainees who defer

    Teaching Languages, In the news: ‘Meaningful’ options for law firm trainees who defer

    According to recent news items, the economic downturn has forced several of the top city law firms to offer anyone due to start training contracts in 2009 and 2010 up to £10,000 to defer their start date.

  12. Image of Britain’s foreign language failures

    Attitudes to Language Learning, In the news: Britain’s foreign language failures

    When it comes to foreign language learning, Brits are generally perceived amongst the international community to be ‘lax’.

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