Learn Italian: Italy tagged articles

  1. Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    Passion for language: Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    After careful deliberation by our panel of judges, we are delighted to announce the winner of the 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarhip as Sarah Chamberlain.

  2. Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    Passion for language: Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network of independent language schools. Here at Cactus, we work with IALC schools in locations all around the world.

  3. What makes Orvieto a great Italian study destination?

    Destinations for you: What makes Orvieto a great Italian study destination?

    A beautiful old city in the heart of Umbria, Orvieto is a popular destination for Italian language courses and it’s easy to see why…

  4. Top 10 foodie destinations in Europe: how to learn a language and woo your stomach

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 10 foodie destinations in Europe: how to learn a language and woo your stomach

    A recent survey by the world’s largest travel review site, TripAdvisor, has brought us the ultimate top 10 food and wine cities in Europe, as voted by its travel-savvy contributors - ALL of which are destinations offered by Cactus.

  5. Business travel – why it pays to prepare yourself both culturally and linguistically

    Experience Cultures: Business travel – why it pays to prepare yourself both culturally and linguistically

    Travelling on business can be a great way to see the world and get to the heart of foreign cultures. For the best experience personally, and the most success business-wise, though, it pays to do your homework before you go.

  6. Learning Italian in Brighton & Venice: Cactus staff review

    Destinations for you, Types of Courses: Learning Italian in Brighton & Venice: Cactus staff review

    Tailor-made Operations Manager at Cactus, Estelliane Kermagoret tells us about her Italian evening course in Brighton - and how it encouraged her to take an immersion course in Italy!

  7. Visit Sorrento this December and experience the Festa dell’Immacolata

    Destinations for you: Visit Sorrento this December and experience the Festa dell’Immacolata

    Sorrento is beautiful at all times of the year, but especially in the autumn and winter when, unlike its northern counterparts, you can still enjoy mild weather, colourful landscapes and empty beaches with sparkling blue waters.

  8. Passion for language: Congratulations to Linguaviva- LTM Star Italian Language School Winner 2011!

    This year, Cactus was proud sponsor of the award for Best Italian Language School at the LTM Awards...

  9. Why learn Italian in Venice?

    Destinations for you: Why learn Italian in Venice?

    One of the most iconic cities in the whole world, Venice is as fascinating and beautiful as it is unique.

  10. Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!

  11. Great value Italian courses abroad

    Destinations for you, Planning for a course: Great value Italian courses abroad

    Whether times are tight and you're looking to save a little money, or whether you simply want to have more euros to splash on Italy's delectable food and home-grown wines, these best value courses may come at a good time...

  12. 5 top locations to learn Italian this Fall

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 5 top locations to learn Italian this Fall

    Italy can be a great place to visit any time of year, but there’s something to be said for visiting in the Fall: gone are the summer crowds and in come the quieter days, lower prices and pleasantly warm (rather than stifling hot) days.

  13. 5 top locations to learn Italian this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: 5 top locations to learn Italian this autumn

    Italy can be a great place to visit any time of year, but there’s something to be said for visiting in the autumn: gone are the summer crowds and in come the quieter days, lower prices and pleasantly warm (rather than stifling hot) days.

  14. Cactus sponsors the Italian Language School of the Year Award at the 2011 LTM Star Awards

    Passion for language: Cactus sponsors the Italian Language School of the Year Award at the 2011 LTM Star Awards

    Held every September, the LTM Star Awards honour the achievements of companies and organisations within the language travel industry. This year Cactus will be sponsoring the Italian Language School Award.

  15. A winter wonderland…on the beautiful island of Sicily!

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: A winter wonderland…on the beautiful island of Sicily!

    Language Travel Consultant Jennifer Maynard tells us how she fell in love with Sicily mid-winter...

  16. Celebrities who speak foreign languages

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Celebrities who speak foreign languages

    Brits and Americans are often accused of not making an effort when it comes to foreign languages. There are actually many public figures from these countries who are proficient in other languages though, and who therefore serve as great ambassadors for language learning.

  17. Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course

    Destinations for you: Top 5 beach locations for an Italian course

    If the prospect of language classes in the morning and relaxing time on the beach in the afternoon appeals, look no further as we have a range of destinations to choose from…

  18. The Siena Palio

    Experience Cultures: The Siena Palio

    The Palio in Siena, which is known locally as Il Palio di Siena or simply Il Palio, is a folk festival based around horse races.

  19. Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year

    Experience Cultures: Learn Italian away from the tourist trail this year

    Italy has got to be one of the most varied and beautiful countries in the world, so it’s easy to see why the country attracts so many foreign visitors each year…

  20. Destinations for you: What are Cactus’ most popular Italian course destinations?

    Italian remains one of the best-loved languages worldwide, and there’s no shortage of people who want to learn. In 2010, these were our top five destinations for Italian courses.

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