Head to the north-east of Brazil and learn to speak Portuguese on the beach. Cactus Language (0845 1304775, www.cactuslanguage.com) offers tuition at schools in Europe, Scandinavia, Turkey, Latin America, Japan, China, Thailand and Russia. Courses in Salvador de Bahia cater to all levels and can be tailored to incorporate aspects of the area's vibrant cultural life. For £269 per person, you get one-week general course with 20 hours of tuition and a week's guesthouse accommodation in a single room with breakfast.
For more information, log on to www.cactuslanguage.com or call 01273 725200.