Experience the magic of Christmas in Cusco
The ancient Inca capital of Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, provides a magical setting for traditional Christmas celebrations, Nativity scenes and a sweet rum punch…
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NEW adult evening courses in London – starting Jan 2015
November 20, 2014 /0 Comments/in Evening Courses, French, German, Italian, Spanish /by Sarah WatkinsTake your pick from 8 fantastic locations for our upcoming courses in January 2015 Cactus has added three new locations to its offering of evening courses in London. Ready for the next intake in January, these extra locations bring language courses closer to you, to make it even easier to access a course close to…
Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping
November 18, 2014 /0 Comments/in Destinations for you, English, Festivals, French, German, Italian, Top 10 /by Sarah WatkinsIf you’re bored of your local high street or stuck for inspiration, how better to put the fun back into Christmas shopping than with a quick break away? Unusual gifts for loved ones and a sneaky holiday for you – it’s a win-win situation!
NEW Junior language courses after school – starting Jan 2015
November 13, 2014 /0 Comments/in Evening Courses, Juniors /by Sarah WatkinsLet’s inspire the next generation of language learners! In response to demand, Cactus is excited to launch new language courses for children in January 2015. Available in 3 prime locations across London – Clapham, Fulham and Islington – these courses give students aged 7-15 the chance to develop their language skills after school in small,…
Cactus Gift Vouchers – The Perfect Present
October 21, 2014 /0 Comments/in French, German, Italian, Making Progress, Passion for language, Spanish /by Sarah WatkinsStuck for present ideas? For a gift that’s original, lasting and memorable, Cactus gift vouchers are the answer – and it’s perfect for a male or female of any age! You can purchase gift vouchers for family and friends for use towards any Cactus product, such as an evening language course, a language holiday overseas,…
CELTA course in Philadelphia: 2013 scholarship winner’s blog
October 7, 2014 /0 Comments/in Anecdotes, Cactus TEFL, English, Suzanne Furstner Scholarship, TEFL Courses /by Sarah WatkinsRumina Iftikhar won our Suzanne Furstner Scholarship in 2013, and this summer she took her prize of a 4-week CELTA course in Philadelphia. Here is Rumina’s blog article telling us about her experience. Congratulations Rumina – we’re delighted you gained so much from it! The Cambridge CELTA certification! It had been my dream for the…
Where are the Best Language Schools in the World?
August 12, 2014 /0 Comments/in Courses Abroad, Destinations for you, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Top 10 /by Sarah WatkinsGood value and quality tuition in the world’s best locations…these are the best language schools in the world Cactus’ recent appearance on the Guardian website in an article entitled “Top language learning holidays – in pictures” coincides perfectly with our brand new Top 10 Schools page. Designed to give inspiration for the best places to…
Cactus Corporate Case Study: Olswang
August 8, 2014 /0 Comments/in Case Studies - Corporate /by Sarah WatkinsCactus Editor Sarah Watkins talks to Loretta Bonanno, Training Coordinator at Olswang, about their corporate language training programme. Cactus has been providing language training for international law firm Olswang since 2011. For staff at Olswang, language training is considered a benefit rather than a necessity, so I was keen to find out how the in-company…
Sun, sea, sand and French…in exotic Martinique
July 30, 2014 /0 Comments/in Anecdotes, Destinations for you, French /by Sarah WatkinsAssistant Director of Studies Leticia Artiles has taken many language courses, but this one might top them all… This is the fourth time I have taken a week of to do a language holiday. I think I can admit I am addicted to them. French was the chosen language. The experience last year in Antibes…
Can I teach English without a CELTA?
July 24, 2014 /0 Comments/in Cactus TEFL, English, TEFL Courses /by Sarah WatkinsIf you want to teach English, it pays to arm yourself with the best qualification you can get You can teach English without a CELTA (or equivalent) but it is advisable to obtain some kind of English teaching qualification if you are intending to earn a proper living as a teacher for a decent amount…
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