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Top 5 French TV Series to Watch on Netflix
Learning a new language doesn’t have to stop at the end of your last lesson. With plenty of media available to watch and read online today, you can improve your language skills from the comfort of your sofa. We have taken a look at the Top 5...
Halloween Vocabulary in French
The witching season is upon us! This time of year brings out all the spooks and ghosts as well as the opportunity to try out some new vocabulary from a different language! We have put together a list of Halloween vocabulary in French for you ghouls...
French Film Festival UK 2017
La Fête du Cinema: Learning Through Cinema The 25th edition of the only festival entirely dedicated to Francophone films in the UK is taking place through November until 17 December! The French Film Festival UK involves leading independent cinemas...
French Expressions to Sound Like a Local
French Expressions To Sound Like A Local In France When you are learning a language some of the most important words you will learn are local slang expressions and the colloquial vernacular. In order to understand what the average person is saying,...
Cactus Partners with L’atelier des Chefs
EXCLUSIVE Cookery Classes Offer for Cactus Students with L’atelier des Chefs! L’atelier des Chefs, one of the UK’s most well-known and well-regarded cookery schools, is partnering with Cactus Language to offer all of our students an exclusive...
French and Skiing in Morzine
Ski the Alps and Learn French – All in the same Trip! French and Skiing: there’s no better way to make the most of an action packed holiday than combining skiing with some French lessons. Ski in one of the world’s top ski resorts – Morzine,...
December is French Month!
December is French Month! This December is French month at Cactus – so if you are learning French, or want to learn French, then this is a great month for you! Each day we will post a video of the #frenchwordoftheday which will increase your...
Focus on Lyon
Focus on Lyon Situated in the South East of France in the historical Rhône-Alpes region, Lyon encapsulates 2000 years of history – offering Roman, medieval and Renaissance architecture. Lyon is a magical place all year round but Autumn is a...
How to Get an ‘A’ in French GCSE or A Level
How to Get an ‘A’ in French GCSE or A Level When studying for an exam it’s important to do all the obvious things: pay attention in class, do your homework, take extra practice tests, and revise what you have learnt on a regular basis....
Vive la France! Vive la République!
Today the French Celebrate Today the French celebrate ‘la fête du 14-Juillet’ or ‘la fête nationale’ which is known in the UK as ‘Bastille Day’. This is France’s biggest national holiday, celebrated annually in France and...
Essential French Expressions
Essential French Expressions If you’re off on holiday to France this summer, or are just taking a short weekend break, you will want to have these useful expressions in your pocket. Hello Bonjour (bohn-zhoor) Goodbye Au revoir (oh-reh-vwar) Please...
Yoga, French, and The Alps
Yoga, French and The Alps With fresh, crisp Alpine air and a backdrop of some of the most stunning mountains capes in the world The Alps is a great place to take a yoga break this summer. With our yoga and French course you have the option of not...
Quelle école d’anglais te correspond le mieux?
A chaque individu son école d’anglais Tout le monde est différent, et il en va de même pour les écoles d’anglais. Dans cet article, tu pourras trouver quelle école d’anglais est celle qui te correspond le plus, selon ta personnalité, ton...
