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  1. Visit Tenerife, the island of contrasts

    Experience Cultures: Visit Tenerife, the island of contrasts

    Cactus' Joshua Gabriel reports back on his Spanish language course in Tenerife...

  2. Cactus’ Easter travel recommendations

    : Cactus’ Easter travel recommendations

    We’re emerging from the recession, there are no further airline strikes planned, and we’ve hopefully seen the worst of the bad weather. So, why not give yourself something to look forward to by planning a trip abroad this Easter?

  3. Learn Spanish whilst walking the famous Camino de Santiago

    Experience Cultures: Learn Spanish whilst walking the famous Camino de Santiago

    There are many ways to couple learning a language with an activity, but learning Spanish whilst walking the beautiful Way of St James has to be one of the best that there is.

  4. Why taking a family language course is a great Easter or summer holiday alternative

    Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: Why taking a family language course is a great Easter or summer holiday alternative

    If you would like to take your children on holiday but would prefer something more interesting than a week or two on the beach, a family language course is worth considering.

  5. Top 5 European carnival destinations

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 European carnival destinations

    The origins of 'carnival' stem from the practice of having a big feast to finish up meat (carne) before Lent, a period of fasting. In countries such as Spain and Italy this evolved into a major festival with feasts, parties, parades, music and dancing.

  6. Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    Language variations: Top tips for Americans learning Spanish in Spain

    The second most widely used language in America is Spanish. This is not only because the United States borders Mexico, but because there are many immigrants who come to live in America from all over Central and South America, as well as Puerto Rico and Cuba.

  7. Spanish-related events for learners in Edinburgh

    Passion for language: Spanish-related events for learners in Edinburgh

    If you’re living in Edinburgh and learning Spanish there are a number of places you can go and events you can attend in order to practise and improve your Spanish.

  8. Experience Cultures: Learn Spanish in Santiago de Compostela

    When it comes to learning Spanish in Spain, it’s often the old favourites like Barcelona and Malaga that top the popularity charts, but there are plenty of other fantastic places to consider, like Santiago de Compostela for example.

  9. Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Las Fallas: not your average fireworks display

    Valencia in March is home to one of the world's most spectacular pyrotechnic festivals...

  10. New grammar book launched to ‘unify’ the Spanish language

    In the news: New grammar book launched to ‘unify’ the Spanish language

    According to an article published on the BBC website today, a new grammar book that draws up joint rules for the Spanish language - now spoken in more than 20 nations - has been launched.

  11. Experience Basque culture at its best this December - St Thomas’ Day in San Sebastian

    Experience Cultures: Experience Basque culture at its best this December - St Thomas’ Day in San Sebastian

    There are plenty of good reasons to go to San Sebastian, but experiencing the fantastic ‘Día de Santo Tomás’ is better than any this December.

  12. What are Cactus’ academic credentials?

    : What are Cactus’ academic credentials?

    As a largely commercial entity, people sometimes wonder what we offer at Cactus in the way of academic expertise and support.

  13. How learning a little Spanish can be priceless for South American travels

    Experience Cultures: How learning a little Spanish can be priceless for South American travels

    Way back in 1997 when people still felt positively about Tony Blair and New Labour, and my Spanish was rather more basic than it is now I found myself in Venezuela.

  14. Looking for an alternative Christmas this year?

    Experience Cultures: Looking for an alternative Christmas this year?

    Although Christmas is supposed to be a happy, festive time to spend with friends and family, not everyone enjoys this time of year.

  15. Experience Cultures: Is foreign relocation amongst UK citizens set to increase?

    A recent article in the Daily Mail has highlighted the results of a recent study which indicate that ‘Britain is the ‘worst place to live in Europe’.

  16. Experience Cultures: Study Spanish in Almeria

    Almería, a small city on southeast coast of Spain, is a great place to study Spanish with a variety of language schools, fine beaches, a lively night life, interesting architecure, and a Mediterranean climate.

  17. TEFL course feedback: CELTA in Argentina

    Types of Courses: TEFL course feedback: CELTA in Argentina

    Cactus client Jennie Rhodes shares her experience of doing a CELTA course in Buenos Aires...

  18. Learning Spanish in Cadiz

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Learning Spanish in Cadiz

    Lara Gabriel shares her experience of taking a language course in the lovely Andalucian city of Cadiz...

  19. Why go to Latin America to learn your Spanish?

    Language variations: Why go to Latin America to learn your Spanish?

    With many different countries to choose from, spectacular landscapes and friendly people, Latin America is a great region to learn Spanish. The costs of studying in many of the countries of Latin America are also lower than those in Spain.

  20. Experience Cultures: Top 10 things to do in Madrid

    Nestled in the mountains of central Spain, Madrid is a lively place full of historic buildings, palaces, art galleries, restaurants,bars and museums. It has been Spain’s capital for the past 400 years, and as a major financial centre it is home to the head offices of most of Spanish large companies.

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