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  :: Types of Courses - Explained

General Language Course: This is the most popular group course and runs throughout the year at all levels from beginners to advanced. Classes focus on the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, combined with aspects of local culture. This course is recommended for those who wish to learn the language at a steady pace and attracts students of all ages and backgrounds. Classes usually take place Monday to Friday in the morning, although in high season they make take place in the afternoon.

Intensive Language Course: This course is similar to the general course in that it runs throughout the year and at all levels from beginners to advanced. It is recommended for those who may have less time to study and/or who want more intensive language tuition each week. The average age is usually higher than that of the general course and student motivation is strong. Classes focus on the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and take place Monday to Friday both in the morning and the afternoon.

Individual Language Course: This course is designed to adapt to the specific requirements of you, the student. It is tailor-made to your individual needs and interests, and will progress at just the right speed for you. At the beginning of the course you will sit down with your teacher and discuss your requirements and goals. Sometimes you will alternate teachers to give you exposure to different accents and/or to learn vocabulary specific to your business. Unlike group courses, it is sometimes possible to start your individual course on a day other than a Monday.

Combined Language Course: This course is ideal for combining the experience of learning the language in a group whilst at the same time receiving individual classes. The group classes in the morning encourage student interaction and help you improve your practical communication skills. The individual classes in the afternoon allow you to work on areas you may feel need extra practise or which are of particular interest to you. The students who usually take this type of course are generally highly motivated to learn as much as they can in the shortest time possible. Classes take place Monday to Friday.

Other Language Courses: Cactus also offers mini group, teachers, language & activity, young at heart, juniors and volunteer programmes. Please contact us for details.

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Language Self Study: Give your languages a kick start or refresh your knowledge with one of Linguaphone's many self-study programmes. Easy to follow, and available in many languages at various levels, this is the perfect preparation for your language holiday abroad. Cactus have teamed up with Linguaphone to offer a fantastic 20% discount when you book with Linguaphone here