French Language with the Experts

If you’re interesting in learning the French language as a beginner,

remember the basics from school and want to get started again, or have a good level of French and just want to get better, the articles here can help you on your French language learning journey. Consider to be one of the most beautiful of European languages French holds an allure and attraction for all language learners. French also gives you the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful cities, landscapes and countryside in the world. So whether you need to negotiate in French for business, or perhaps plan to retire there one day, speaking and learning the French language will certainly add a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ to your everyday. And if you have any French related queries that you haven’t found the answer to yet get in contact with us here, or on Facebook or Twitter.

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Top 10 Christmas gifts for language & travel enthusiasts

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If you're buying Christmas gifts for anyone interested in travel and/or foreign languages, here are some ideas to help in your quest for the perfect present!
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Quebecois French versus ‘France’ French

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If you’re in the process of taking an evening French class once a week and thinking about trying out what you’ve learned so far, France is not the only place you can go in order to be immersed in the language.
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Our favourite French words & expressions

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It started last year, as an office conversation about funny words and expressions in foreign languages and has led to a research project for our marketing intern Clara Schubert. This is the third article in her series, where she looks at her favourite words and expressions in different languages. In this article Clara makes a list of all her favourite French words and expressions:
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Test your French by reading this fantastic guide to Toulouse (en français / in English)

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Read what Cactus’ Cecile Sargueux has to say about her home town...and if you get stuck see the English version below.
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10 great contemporary French films to watch

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French cinema has always been globally renowned, with such directors as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard counted amongst the world’s all-time great. The last couple of decades have brought plenty of contemporary talent too though...
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10 Facts about French

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Here are some interesting facts about the French language and its usage worldwide. They show that it remains a useful language to know, and one that will take you on travels far and wide!
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10 little-known facts about Guadeloupe

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Located in the West Indies, Guadeloupe is a French-speaking group of islands that is famed for its stunning beaches, clear waters and lively nightlife.