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How to Beat the British Weather

In Search of Sun…..How to Beat the British Weather

As the UK faces heavy rain throughout the country we are reminded that today, 20th June 2016, is the first day of British summertime. If you were hoping, as we do every year, for shorts and t-shirt weather, picnic lunches in the park, and doing your language class homework in the sun, you will feel the inevitable let down of the British weather. However, do not despair – we have some great suggestions that will not only offer sunshine and blue skies, but brighten your mood and also improve your language skills!

To book any of these great experiences or for more information on any of our language courses contact the cactus team by email or by phone. One of our multilingual team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Hablamos español, Nous parlons français, Parliamo l’Italiano

French and Surfing in Biarritz, France

Take 20 lessons of French per week, with 5 lessons of surfing Monday to Friday. You can not only study near the beach in the town of Biarritz but you can get on the beach and in the sea in the afternoons with surfing lessons to suit all abilities – the wetsuits and boards are even provided! £359 per week.

Spanish and Flamenco/Salsa in Malaga, Spain

Take 20 lessons of Spanish per week, with 8 lessons of flamenco and salsa. Feel the music and movement of the Spanish culture in your body and soul with this unique, envigorating experience. The Spanish are passionate about their dance, and so will you be after joining in on these fun but professionally taught classes. £347 per week.

Italian and Cooking in Taormina, Sicily

Few people can resist authenic Italian cooking but few people can really cook ‘la cucina casalinga’. With your 20 lessons of Italian language per week you will also take cooking sessions 3 times per week, for 3.5 hours each session. The maximum class size for Italian lessons is 10 but the cooking class size is 4 – which will give you plenty of individual attention from the Master Chef and plenty of food to try after each session. £359 per week.

Portuguese and Painting in Lisbon, Portugal

The famous French writer Simone de Beauvoir captured Lisbon’s character in this powerful sentence, “A southern city. A city at the same time burning and cool that contains in the horizon the promise of the sea and the salted wind sweeping the hills.” Take 20 lessons of Portuguese per week, with 6 lessons of Painting in enchanting Lisbon and you will not only improve your Portuguese but will also learn more about the history of art, and become familiar with up to 9 different techniques including Azulejo (painted tin-glased cermaic tilework), oil pastel and dry pastel, and engraving. £383 per week.

Contact Us

To book any of these great experiences or for more information on any of our language courses contact the cactus team by email or by phone. One of our multilingual team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Hablamos español, Nous parlons français, Parliamo l’Italiano

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