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5 Spanish Language Holiday Destinations for 2023!
There are endless benefits to learning a language but one of the biggest reasons is of course for travel! As well as being very useful practically (I’m thinking asking for directions and ordering at a restaurant etc), it helps you connect with...
Korean Wave: 5 Reasons People are Crazy about Korean
Korean Wave and 5 Reasons People are Crazy about Korean The Korean Wave also known as ‘Hallyu’, is the global popularity of South Korea’s culture. The Korean Wave involves the global spread of the likes of South Korea’s music, drama,...
Win a Language Holiday in Barcelona!
Win a Spanish Language Holiday in Barcelona Would you like to discover Barcelona, meet some new friends and learn Spanish, all at the same time? If the answer is yes then enter our competition to win a a week of Spanish language tuition plus...
Top 4 Volunteer Programmes to Improve Your Language Skills
Learning a new language is fun, rewarding and can bring new people and new experiences into your life. At Cactus we know that learning a new language can also be challenging and hard work! One of the best ways to put your new language skills into...
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,...
My Fairy Tale Florentine Experience
An Italian immersive course abroad with Cactus by Ana Ros Pizza, gelato, pasta, vino and vespas. It’s not only a myth nor a known scene from Audrey Hepburn’s film in Rome; you can experience these (and much more!) everywhere and at any time of...
New Year’s Adventure
Have a New Year’s Adventure this 31st December by Kathrin Schmitz You don’t have any plans for New Year’s Eve so far but want to do something special – why not experience a different culture and improve your language skills at the same time?...
Get into the Christmas Spirit!
German Christmas Markets for Everyone With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit. If your enthusiasm needs a boost there is no better way to start off the Advent than to visit the most iconic of all Christmas...
The Cactus Guide to the Kölner Karneval Cologne
Our Guide to the Kölner Karneval Cologne Kölle Alaaf! That is how you might be greeted in Cologne where today, on the 11th November at 11.11 am, the official Karneval season begins. Karneval, also known as the fifth season, is a tradition that...
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...
The Cactus Guide to Oktoberfest
Top 10 Tips for Oktoberfest Fun With Oktoberfest in full swing (17th September to 3rd October) Cactus has some top tips on what to do, wear, eat and what German expressions you cannot do without! 1. Entrance is free. Beer is not free. To enter the...
Last of the Summer Sun
Grab the Last of the Summer Sun with a Language Holiday The summer holidays may be over but there is still plenty of summer sun across Europe to take advantage of. September and October can be some of the best months to travel in Europe, with the...
Spanish and Golf on the Med
Gold in Golf for GB – Try Spanish and Golf on the Med In this year’s Olympics in Rio Great Britain’s Justin Rose became golf’s first Olympic champion since 1904. It was a thrilling final between Rose and Henrik Stenson which has highlighted...
