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  1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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!

  12. Top 10 cheeky Spanish chat-up lines

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

    If your 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.

  13. 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...

  14. 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.

  15. 20 essential holiday phrases in Spanish

    : 20 essential holiday phrases in Spanish

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

  16. Useful holiday phrases in Italian

    Vocabulary: Useful holiday phrases in Italian

    If you’re planning to go to Italy on holiday this year, it would be very useful if you try to learn some Italian phrases. Even if all the people you meet in Italy speak English, using a bit of Italian will certainly make a good impression and be appreciated.

  17. How to say ‘happy birthday’ in 25 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say ‘happy birthday’ in 25 languages

    As Cactus celebrates its 10th year in existence, we look at how to say 'happy birthday' in 25 different languages

  18. How To Say ‘It’s Cold’ in 10 Languages

    Vocabulary: How To Say ‘It’s Cold’ in 10 Languages

    In the midst of weather like we're experiencing at the moment, one of the most frequently uttered phrases must be ‘it’s cold’.

  19. 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.