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» Student Reviews

Our students' feedback enables us to monitor and maintain the quality of our language courses, ensure they are getting the most out of their course, and help new students choose the right course for them. As such our student's views are invaluable to us and you. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send us their comments. You can read some of them below.

Win your course fees back! Simply tell us about your course with us by completing this questionnaire and you will automatically be entered into a draw to win back your course fees. Make an effort, the most constructive feedback wins! (See terms & conditions)

» Evening Course (10 weeks)

  • I really enjoyed the class atmosphere and the excellence of my teacher!

    New York, German Evening Course 10 weeks

    Student — Apr 2013

  • I really enjoyed the class in general, I wasn't the best student in the class however I really was made welcome by Isabel and I'm looking forward to the next course!

    Manchester, German Evening Course 10 weeks

    David P — Apr 2013

  • I really enjoyed the way the lessons were structured, it was the perfect level for my skills!

    London, Italian Evening Course 10 weeks

    Irene P — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the class and the size of the group which allowed us to ask a lot. I also really liked the diversity of the attendants which was most enjoyable!

    Bristol, Portuguese (Brazilian) Evening Course 10 weeks

    Laura G — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed the sessions with our teacher, Arkadiusz. The pace was right for me and he gave me confidence!

    London, German Evening Course 10 weeks

    Richard R — Mar 2013

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» Evening Course (5 weeks)

  • I really enjoyed Grazia's way of teaching. She presented a fun and personable way to learn and was very engaging. She really took great care to help with any questions or correct us.

    Brighton, Italian Evening Course 5 weeks

    Sarah F — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed Karine, my teacher. She was really good and encouraging. She also did not mind explaining stuff we asked about which didn't relate much to the subject matter and made it all relevant. She prepared us well!

    London, French Evening Course 5 weeks

    Katie F — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed the quality of the teaching and the accessible structure of the classes. My teacher, Lindberg, has a very dynamic and inclusive approach to teaching.

    London, Portuguese (Brazilian) Evening Course 5 weeks

    Alexandre C — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed being pushed to speak, as well as the homework. I also really liked the feedback all the time.

    London, French Evening Course 5 weeks

    Ray B — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed the speaking emphasis. We would be asked about our weekend plans (future and past) and it would get my brain in gear quickly! However it was never pressurised.

    London, French Evening Course 5 weeks

    Belinda S — Mar 2013

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» Intensive Course (1 week - 15 hours) - Daytime

» Weekend Crash Course

  • I really enjoyed Lina's enthusiastic teaching style. She was very clear. She simplified everything . Her style was what I liked most.

    London, French Refresher Weekend Course

    Burcin E — Mar 2013

  • I had forgotten more French than I initially thought before I started the course. However, I found the course absolutely excellent for going over all the main points again. I learnt so much in this intensive course, it was really incredible.

    London, French Refresher Weekend Course

    Anita T — Mar 2013

  • I really enjoyed my group of 4 students. My teacher, Paulo, interacted with us so well and met ours needs in full with his excellent teaching skills.

    London, Portuguese (Brazilian) Holiday Survival Weekend Course

    Kevin C — Feb 2013

  • I really enjoyed the intensive teaching and how much I learned in a short period of time.

    London, Spanish Holiday Survival Weekend Course

    Jordan G — Jan 2013

  • I really enjoyed being able to listen to the pronounciations of words. The recordable blackboard and being able to go back over what has been taught.

    London, Spanish Holiday Survival Weekend Course

    Diana M — Dec 2012

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» Evening Course (10 weeks) - Pronunciation

» Conversation Course (10 weeks)

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» Saturday Course (7 Weeks)

  • I really enjoyed the whole experience. Especially the way Almiro tought the class. He was enthusiastic and patient just the qualaties a good teacher should have.

    London, Portuguese (Brazilian) Saturday Course 7 Weeks

    Miriam N — Dec 2012

  • I really enjoyed watching videos in in the French language, it really helped me a lot!

    London, French Saturday Course 7 Weeks

    Claudia C — Dec 2012

  • I really enjoy each of the classes. I liked the clips from the internet, and the recordings. Also the interactive activities helped to break down barriers between strangers, and foster a friendly atmosphere of mutual co-operation.

    London, Portuguese (Brazilian) Saturday Course 7 Weeks

    Clare A — Oct 2012

  • I really enjoyed the friendliness of the teachers and their willingness to support students by answering questions to make sure students are comfortable and have complete understanding of the language. Course materials were very useful, given clear content of what we need to be confident while speaking or writing French language.

    London, French Saturday Course 7 Weeks

    Gabriel O — Oct 2012

  • I really enjoyed the interactive parts such as the music, dictation and pace of the class. I was interested enough yet pushed to make sure that the momentum to learn was kept up.

    London, Portuguese (Brazilian) Saturday Course 7 Weeks

    Alyssa D — Sep 2012

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Terms & Conditions: To enter, submit your completed end of course questionnaire. One winner will be chosen by Cactus from all questionnaires received. The winning entry will be the questionnaire with the most constructive feedback, as judged by Cactus. The winner will be notified by email or phone and will have their course fees reimbursed. Course fees will be reimbursed for one person only, and can only be reimbursed to the person who paid for the course. The method of reimbursement will be the same as the method of payment. We will reimburse course fees for the most recently completed domestic group language courses in the UK. In the case of simultaneous courses having been taken, the cheaper course will be reimbursed. Winners agree to have their names published.

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