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How To Make the Most of Your Language Holiday

 

Language Holiday Tips with The Intrepid Guide

A language holiday is not only a great way to experience a new country or city whilst improving your language skills, it is also an investment in your future. It’s important to understand how to make the most of your language holiday and know about the language holiday tips and tricks that will help you achieve your language learning goals in no time at all! Travel and language blogger and author, The Intrepid Guide, gives us her top 5 tips based on her own experience and professional opinion. Continue reading How To Make the Most of Your Language Holiday

The Best Italian Language Schools

Best Italian Schools

The Best Italian Language Schools – From Naples to Venice!

Can you imagine a better way to learn Italian than to immerse yourself in ‘la Dolce Vita’ and to head to the promised land of pizza, pasta, wine and romance? Neither can we! A language holiday in Italy at one of the Best Italian Schools is an incomparable opportunity to get to know the Italian culture, cuisine and lifestyle, all whilst learning the language.

With Cactus you can travel to more than 10 cities across the country. We know how important it can be to choose the best school that fits your specific needs and that’s why our team of experts has put together a list of the Best Italian Language Schools to help you select your perfect Italian language learning get away!

 

Best Italian Language Schools: Naples

Best Italian Language Schools

Central Naples: our Italian Ministry of Education accredited school offers both standard general Italian courses and the possibility for you to combine language learning with Italian cooking lessons. Indulge in homemade authentic Italian pizza in the very birthplace of pizza!

Situated in the heart of the university district of Naples, close to both the seaside and the main attractions, the location offers a relaxed, youthful atmosphere. Naples is a truly charming, authentically South-Italian city where you can live like the locals. You can also visit Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and also the Islands of Capri and Procida.

 

Best Italian Language Schools: Venice

Best Italian Language Schools

Campo Santa Margherita: our EDUITALIA accredited school offers general Italian language courses of different intensities, as well as a standard course combined with cooking, art or history. Our Venice school offers a chance to learn Italian in this fairy-tale like floating city built on 118 islands, connected to each other by 354 bridges.

Venice is a magical city characterised by bridges, canals, masked festivals and romance. Make your Venice dream come true by booking an Italian language course in this one-of-a-kind destination.

 

Best Italian Schools: Florence

Best Italian Language Schools

Ponte Vecchio: is a unique location overlooking the river Arno as well as Ponte Vecchio, one of the most famous sights of the city. Our EDUITALIA accredited school offers general courses, as well as a combination of Italian and cooking. There is also a course aimed for more mature language learners over the age of 40.

The 40+ course combines Italian lessons with a variety of cultural activities, such as visits to museums, vineyards and artisanal shops. In addition to these activities you can take a Tuscan tales-programme, where you study in Florence for one week, and then take your second week on the stunning Island of Elba.

 

Best Italian Language Schools: Rome

Best Italian Language Schools

Roma Termini: undeniably has a lot to offer its students, situated right next to Rome Termini, just walking distance from the Colosseum and many more world-renown landmarks that will all be on your ‘must-see’ list for Rome.

Our Italian Ministry of Education and EAQUALS accredited school offers general Italian courses both in the morning and in the afternoon. The school offers language plus courses that combine Italian with either cooking or cultural activities, and the school also specialises in 50+ programmes.

 

Best Italian Language Schools: Sorrento

Best Italian Language Schools

Central Sorrento: this school offers a standard course, an Italian + cooking course as well as a fifty plus programme. Outside of class the school offers a range of activities! You can choose from cooking and gelato-making sessions and visits to local mozzarella, olive oil and limoncello factories. Even though Sorrento is a small town, there’s a lot to do!

Sorrento offers a warm small-town atmosphere and stunning views. Sorrento is also close to the stunning Amalfi Coast where the impressive rocky cliffs meet the sea. The Amalfi Drive, or SS163, in undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous road-trips in Europe.

 

BOOK YOUR ITALIAN COURSE TODAY

 

How to Book an Italian Course?

Please check our How to Book page for more information on the simple secure and easy online booking process.  Check the location links to find more information on the Best Italian Language Schools.

For information on any of our Best Italian Language Schools, please call us on +44 (0) 1273 830 960 or contact us. Our multilingual team will be happy to answer any question you may have.

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Cactus language offers the following types of language courses:

Evening language courses: 19 different languages in 15 UK locations
Language holidays: worldwide immersion courses in the country of the language
Private tuition: tailor-made and corporate language training solutions throughout the world
TEFL: teacher training courses for both English and other languages all over the world
Online courses: for teacher training, English and French

Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Top Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Our Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica!

There are a number of reasons to travel to Costa Rica. You can chill out on the beautiful beaches, take a jungle trek into lush rainforests, explore one of the many volcanoes and try out some of the world best surfing spots! There are also many places for you to choose from to take a full-immersion in Costa Rica! Why not combine a Spanish course with surfing lessons? Here are our Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

1. Jaco Beach: Sunset Paradise

Top Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Jaco Beach or Playa Jaco in Spanish is a great location if you are looking to learn Spanish by the beach and maybe have some surfing lessons. Locate 2 hours from capital San Jose, Jaco Beach is set on the Pacific coast. A beach spot with clear waters and a relaxed vibe. A great place to start learning Spanish and chill out on the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica – Spanish Courses in Jaco Beach

 

2. Manuel Antonio: Lush Rainforest

Top Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio is the name given to Costa Rica’s most well-known national Park. Rich fauna and flora set the tone with beautiful rainforests and an abundance of native species. You can learn Spanish, explore the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park and discover the white sandy beaches all in the same day.

Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica – Spanish courses in Manuel Antonio

 

3. Coronado-San Jose: Charming Village

Top Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

A charming and serene village close to Braulio Carrillo Park. Coronado is off-the-beaten-track and a great place to explore the Costa Rican wilderness. You can visit Tortuguero Park or discover San Jose’s faster pace city life. Learn Spanish and explore the cultural capital of Costa Rica.

Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica – Spanish courses in Coronado-San Jose

 

How to Book a Spanish Course?

Please check our How to Book page for more information on the simple secure and easy online booking process. Check the location links to find more information on the Top 3 Places to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica.

For information on any of our Spanish language courses in Costa Rica, please call us on +44 (0) 1273 830 960 or contact us. Our multilingual team will be happy to answer any question you may have.

 

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Cactus language offers the following types of language courses:

Evening language courses: 19 different languages in 15 UK locations
Language holidays: worldwide immersion courses in the country of the language
Private tuition: tailor-made and corporate language training solutions throughout the world
TEFL: teacher training courses for both English and other languages all over the world
Online courses: for teacher training, English and French

7 Reasons Why You Should Go on a Language Holiday

Language Holiday

7 Reasons Why You Should Go on a Language Holiday!

There are lots of good reasons why you should go on a language holiday. Not to mention the fun you will have combining a unique travel experience with the benefit of learning a language. Travel and language blogger and author, The Intrepid Guide, gives us her top 7 reasons based on her own experience and professional opinion.

 

1. You Will Progress Faster

One of the most important benefits of a language holiday is that you will be full-immersed in the language. You will hear and speak it everyday. Most language courses are around 20 or 30 lessons per week, which will guarantee that you progress faster.

In the end you will find yourself practising the language in everyday situations, without even noticing it.

 

2. You Will Feel More Confident

As well as making you feel confident about speaking the language, a language holiday will also make you feel confident in other aspects of your life. You will develop your communication skills since the teachers employ the communicate approach which focuses on speaking and communication.

 

3. You Will Put Into Practice What You Learn

By having a full-immersion experience, you will put into practice what you learn in class. This is the best way to assimilate what you have been learning. You might make mistakes but it’s all part of the learning process.

 

4. You Will Improve Your CV

Learning a language has many benefits, and improving your CV is one of them. For some people it maybe even be the number 1 reason – opening up your career prospects. Most international companies and organisations require their staff to speak two or more languages. Turn this into your opportunity to have a holiday abroad whilst learning a language.

 

5. You Will Feel Like a Local

You will feel like a local and live like a local. Interact with local people, practise the language and create a routine for yourself. You might be staying for a few weeks or a few months – either way, you can feel at home.

 

6. You Will Meet New People

Different people, same interest – learn a language and discover a new culture. You can join activities outside of the classroom hours and get to know your classmates. You might be travelling solo but you won’t be alone.

 

7. You Will Never Know Where a Language Holiday May Lead You

You meet new people, travel to new places and discover different scenarios. When abroad, you might even fall in love with the place and want to move there!

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In the end, whatever reason it makes you take a language holiday, a full-immersive experience has countless benefits. If you wish to take a language course abroad and still have some doubts then watch Michele’s video below.

Michele is a multilingual author and the founder of The Intrepid Guide, a hub for travellers and language learners with over 100,000 monthly readers. Follow Cactus Language and The Intrepid Guide on Instagram.

 

You can also read her blog post 7 Reasons Why You Should Go on a Language Holiday.

 

How to Book a Language Holiday?

Please check our How to Book page for more information on the simple secure and easy online booking process. Check the link to find more information about any of our Language Holiday Courses.

For information on any of our language courses or Language Holiday, please call us on +44 (0) 1273 830 960 or contact us. Our multilingual team will be happy to answer any question you may have before you start a summer adventure.

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Cactus language offers the following types of language courses:

Evening language courses: 23 different languages in 11 UK locations
Language holiday: worldwide immersion courses in the country of the language
Private tuition: tailor-made and corporate language training solutions throughout the world
TEFL: teacher training courses for both English and other languages all over the world
Online courses: for teacher training, English and


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