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Cactus Cultural Partners – Food & Drink
Learning a new language with Cactus opens so many doors for you. As well as adding a skill for life to your repertoire, learning a new language gives you the opportunity to improve your career prospects. Not only this, but it also adds a level of...
Language Learning with Podcasts
Since their rise in popularity in 2004, podcasts have become one of the biggest information-sharing platforms in the world. Allowing people from across the world to share their thoughts, insights, and knowledge with others. Podcasts have opened...
Languages of the Future: Which Ones Are Worth Learning?
Throughout human history, languages have evolved and developed. The surge in popularity of certain languages has in turn seen the demise of others. From economic developments to defeats in war, languages are constantly affected by world events. From...
5 Famous Films Which Are Remakes Of Foreign Language Originals
The world of cinema is a business and production companies are keen to build on the success of previous endeavours. Whether it is releasing Fast & Furious 44 (or whatever number we are up to now), or revamping a classic film like The Jungle Book...
How to Say ‘Happy Birthday’ in 25 Languages
We each have one every year but as they go on we tend to celebrate them less and less. And once you hit a certain number we start to wish the number stops rising altogether! Though, no matter what we try another one rolls around again. So why not...
The Language of the Champions League Final 2023
Saturday night see’s two of Europe’s top football clubs faceoff in this years Champions League Final! Manchester City and Inter come head-to-head in Istanbul for the coveted Champions League trophy. It promises to be an exciting and...
How to Get Past the Language Plateau
Not many people realise but there is no end to learning a language. Even if you think you’ve made it and are ‘fluent’ there’s always more to go. You may have been studying for a number of years and think you have mastered the...
Colours in Spanish
Sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics. So, learning colours in a different language is one of the most simple, yet important things you can do. Learning colours helps with all manor of interactions with other language speakers. Learning...
Eurovision 2023: Top Songs From Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest is an institution in homes across Europe and hundreds of millions of people watch every year. Is it an exciting competition which can see people cheering for countries other than their own. It also produces some good...
Eurovision Song Contest 2023: The Language of Eurovision
Since the first event in 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has become one of the most watched live events in the world every year. Over 160 million people tuned in from across the world to watch the two semi-finals and final in 2022. But what makes...
Traditions in Ukraine
Ukraine is a diverse and culturally rich country with traditions dating back centuries. Traditions in Ukraine range from the deeply religious to the fun and hospitable. We have taken a look at some of the most famous traditions in Ukraine including...
April Fools’ Day – Around the World
From practical jokes to fake news stories, April Fools’ Day has been a landmark day in culture since the 16th Century. The traditions of this mischievous day focuses on jokes and pranks at other peoples expense. These jokes are usually...
Difference Between IELTS and OET
Are you looking to start a new career or study in an English speaking country? For countries such as the UK, USA, Australia and Canada there are many things to consider. After VISA’s, accommodation and other entry requirements, proof of your...