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Top 5 Summer Camps in the UK for Children & Teens

Top 5 Summer Camps in the UK for Children

There is no better place for your children to improve their English than in the UK with our summer camps in the UK. With varied cultural and sporting programmes, delivered in a safe and interactive environment, by highly qualified professionals, we present our top 5 summer camps in the UK. Located in the best educational destinations of the country, immersion in the English culture will be complete. The opportunity to make new friends and participate in enriching cultural exchanges, whilst developing new skills, will transform a summer course into a rewarding and unforgettable experience for your child. You can also Download our free Summer & Winter Language Camp Guide for Parents?

1. Best for Discovering London

The cosmopolitan capital of the UK is much more than red double decker buses and Big Ben. From the Natural History Museum to the Greenwich Observatory, London has many places of interest and landmarks to discover. Taking part in cultural activities, excursions and everything that our London camps can offer will provide your child with a unique learning experience and personal adventure.

Our English summer camp combines learning English with native speaking teachers in the mornings, and activities and excursions to discover London in the afternoons and at the weekends. The residential accommodation is provided on-site, full-board, and with full safeguarding processes and procedures in place.

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2. Best for Watersports in Brighton

Nicknamed ‘London by Sea’, Brighton is a fun city and has a laid-back atmosphere. A great place for students looking to learn English and combine their course with exciting watersports activities. Children and teens can choose from paddle boarding, kayaking or wakeboarding. Students also take part in the cultural activities and excursions to London and Cambridge.

Our English summer camp in Brighton is homed in an impressive Victorian building, within walking distance to the beach and the park. This residential summer camp combines 20 English lessons per week with a broad range of sporting activities, and full-board accommodation is provided, and welcomes students from 10 to 17 years old.

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3. Best for Horse Riding in Nottingham

Located in the heart of England, Nottingham is a popular university town. With its historic structures and lush expansive green areas, the city also offers a medieval charm. Nottingham is home to Robin Hood’s legend and Sherwood Forest, and was the subject matter for Lord Byron’s first ever poem. Nottingham is a safe place for any new language student and the first choice for horse lovers!

The English summer camp in Nottingham is based at Trent College, just 15 minutes outside of Nottingham. The English camp provides a fabulous range of activities, sports programmes, horse riding sessions and excursions to other landmarks across the country – a perfect mix for an exciting English summer camp. On-site residential accommodation is provided by the school, as is excellent pastoral care and first-rate English language tuition.

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4. Best to Learn English in Oxford

As one of the most important educational institutions in the world Oxford University attracts people to Oxford from all over the globe. With its cobblestone streets, museums and beautiful buildings full of history. Oxford offers a remarkable setting to improve any learner’s English skills. Its young and multicultural population and excellent student facilities make Oxford the ideal place to join a stimulating English summer camp.

Enjoy the full-cultural experience of living in Oxford while studying English. Living in the school’s residence, learning English in small groups, as well as taking part in activities and excursions to Bath and London. Full-board accommodation is provided.

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5. Best for Beach fun in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is one of the most attractive and welcoming coastal destination in the UK. An international airport, vast sandy beaches and warm weather. Traditionally a summer holiday spot and more recently established as a noteworthy commercial area as well, Bournemouth offers the possibility of enjoying any kind of watersport alongside amazing scenery. A great way to immerse in the English culture on the beautiful British southern coast, just two hours away from London.

Our English summer camp in Bournemouth welcomes children and teens from all over the world. The camp and has been delivering high quality English tuition to juniors for many years. This language camp combines English language lessons with a broad range of sports and cultural activities, and excursions to nearby locations, plus full-board accommodation on-site at the campus.

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How to Book Summer Camps in the UK ?

Please check our How to Book page for more information on the simple secure and easy online booking process. You can also visit the location links to find more information on the Summer Camps UK.

For information on any of our Summer Camps in the UK, please check Our free Summer & Winter Language Camp Guide for Parents, 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 10 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 5 – Campamentos de verano en Reino Unido

Campamentos de verano en Reino Unido: regala a tus hijos las mejores vacaciones lingüísticas

by Maria Ansede

¿Qué mejor lugar que Reino Unido para aprender o mejorar tu inglés mientras disfrutas de las actividades culturales y deportivas de un campamento de verano en un entorno seguro e interactivo? Si añades a la ecuación profesionales altamente cualificados y los mejores destinos educacionales del país, la inmersión en la cultura inglesa será completa y la posibilidad de hacer nuevos amigos, de enriquecedores intercambios culturales y de desarrollar nuevas habilidades transformará un curso de verano en una experiencia muy beneficiosa e inolvidable para tu hijo o hija.

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LONDRES

La cosmopolita capital de Reino Unido es mucho más que buses rojos de dos pisos y el Big Ben. Desde el Museo de Ciencias Naturales hasta el observatorio de Greenwich o Camden, Londres tiene tantos puntos de referencia por descubrir que si tratásemos de enumerarlos todos la lista sería interminable. Disfrutar de los programas culturales, excursiones y de todo lo que tienen por ofrecer nuestros campamentos londinenses durante el verano o incluso en cualquier momento del año académico (Skola Camden), proporcionará un aprendizaje y crecimiento personal únicos.

Campamentos de verano en Londres

OXFORD

Cuna de las instituciones universitarias inglesas y de una de las universidades más importantes del mundo, Oxford y sus empedradas calles, museos y evocadores edificios llenos de historia, proveen a los estudiantes un entorno incomparable para mejorar sus conocimientos del idioma inglés y asimismo descubrir muchos de los lugares emblemáticos del Reino Unido por su privilegiada localización (Londres o Windsor están a solo una hora de distancia en tren). Su joven y multicultural población y sus excelentes instalaciones estudiantiles hacen de Oxford un lugar ideal para unirse a un interesante campamento de verano en lengua inglesa.

Campamentos de verano en Oxford

NOTTINGHAM

Situada en el corazón de Inglaterra, Nottingham es una ciudad eminentemente universitaria, con mucha tradición deportiva y excelentes sistemas de transporte público que nos lleva con sus históricas ubicaciones y grandes zonas verdes a la leyenda de Robin Hood y su cercano bosque de Sherwood y a las románticas huellas de Lord Byron. Nottingham exude hospitalidad y seguridad para sus nuevos estudiantes mientras llevan a cabo sus cursos de idiomas, programas deportivos y culturales y excursiones a otros fascinantes puntos de relevancia en Reino Unido gracias a su localización central y accesible.

Campamentos de verano en Nottingham

BOURNEMOUTH

Mencionar Bournemouth es hablar de uno de los destinos costeros más atractivos y acogedores de Inglaterra con sus extensas playas, plácido y cálido clima y aeropuerto internacional.
Tradicionalmente un pueblo de retiro y veraneo, ahora reconvertido también en una importante zona comercial y de recreo, ofrece la posibilidad de disfrutar de todo tipo de deportes acuáticos y maravillosos paisajes mientras los estudiantes se sumergen en la cultura inglesa en plena costa sur del país y a tan solo dos horas de Londres.

Campamentos de verano en Bournemouth

CAMBRIDGE

Rival por antonomasia de Oxford, la ciudad universitaria cuya excelsa institución educativa no necesita presentación, se caracteriza por su ambiente tranquilo, seguro y cultural así como por sus numerosos parques e impresionante arquitectura bordeada por el río Cam y a apenas 80 kilómetros de la capital de Reino Unido.
Un extenso programa intensivo de actividades y excursiones que incluye visitas a las facultades de Cambridge, a Londres u Oxford, dará la oportunidad al joven estudiante de exprimir al máximo su experiencia intercultural.

Campamentos de verano en Cambridge

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For more information on any of our worldwide language holidays please call us on 01273 830 960 or email us. Our multilingual team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Top 8 Things to Do in Moscow in Winter!

By Teva Serna

February is one of the best times to visit Russia and Moscow, as you will get to experience the magic of a real Russian winter. In January and February, snow reigns over the city creating enchanting and beautiful panoramas. Wrap up warm, sip some vodka, and make sure you experience at least a couple of our top 8 things to do in Moscow in Winter!

The Kremlin

The most famous area in Moscow. Hidden behind high red stonewalls is the seat of the Russian government – a historic complex with colourful and impressive churches and palaces home to numerous artifacts and stories.

Ice Skating (Катание на коньках)

Have fun on one of Moscow’s many ice rinks. Whether you prefer the classic Red Square’s ice rink or the ice labyrinth in Gorky Park, you will find a place to glide over the ice throughout the capital.

The Red Square

Take a stroll around the most famous square in the world and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, then make your way towards the multicolour Saint Basil’s Cathedral.

The Bolshoi Theatre

A ‘must-do’ for many on a trip to Moscow. There is no better place to enjoy the ballet than at The Bolshoi Theatre and with all year round performances by some of the best dancers in the world the most difficult part is choosing which ballet to enjoy.

The Old Arbat

Stroll along Moscow’s main pedestrian street, once home to the country’s greatest artists. Stop in a restaurant to taste the savoury borscht (soup made of beetroot) after shopping for some matryoshkas (Russian nesting doll) to take back home as a souvenir. We like Café Mu Mu for an authentic Russian lunch.

Exhibitions (Выставки)

If you are passionate about contemporary art, head to the modernist Garage Museum in Gorky Park for exhibitions, artistic performances and film screenings.

Banya (Баня)

Warm up, relax and pamper yourself in one of the traditional Russian bath houses for a true winter experience. We like the Sandunóvskie Baths or Sanduný, which is a cultural and architectural landmark in downtown Moscow, just near the Central Bank of Russia.

Your Stay in Moscow

Take advantage of our special offers and save up to £235 when taking a Russian language course in Moscow this winter! Standard course (20 lessons per week) with homestay (bed and breakfast) or shared flat accommodation included from £650 for 2 weeks. Intensive course (25 lessons per week) with half-board homestay accommodation included from £855 for 2 weeks. These offers are available when booking before 31st January 2017, for a course between 1st February 2017 and 28th April 2017. Want to do a Russian tour? Why not combine one week in Moscow and one week in St Petersburg? Simply let us know at the time of your booking. Transfer costs between the two cities are not included.

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For more information on any of our worldwide language holidays please call us on 01273 830 960 or email us. Our multilingual team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Our Top 5 Destinations in Latin America for 2017

Learn Spanish & Experience Latin America – Our Top 5 Destinations for 2017

Latin America has something for everyone and especially for those residing in the Northern hemisphere it offers some much needed winter sun! From white sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains, from rich colonial history to Caribbean food and vibes, its landscapes and people are diverse and enigmatic. These are our top 5 choices for Latin America – and the bonus is that they are all locations where you can learn Spanish as well as have a Latin American experience to remember!

BUENOS AIRES

Equally European as South American in flavour, the Italian influence in Buenos Aires is clear – with its stylish shops, steak restaurants and trendy cafés. It is at night that Buenos Aires really comes alive with tango music and dance in the streets and the sizzle of succulent steaks on the grill. With a glass of the local Malbec in hand your Spanish will improve just by being there!
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SANTIAGO DE CHILE

With the magnificent backdrop of the Andes in the distance, the capital of Chile provides a wealth of arts and culture for the intellectuals and a wide range of adrenaline pumping activities for the adventurers. Topping up on the tan one day, wine tasting another, and fresh powder snowboarding the next… you will be spoilt for choice for things to do after class, many of which are included in the school’s jam-packed social activities programme.
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LIMA

More recently people have been flocking to Lima for its undeniably delicious gastronomy, which has become popular all over the world, and most notably in the world capitals such as London and New York. Lima is a historical city with an energtic present – a colonial past mixed with a modern art scene, all brought together by its Spanish, African, Asian and Indigenous influences. You might come here to explore the city’s history but your taste buds will thank you for it.
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BOGOTA

Bogota is not longer a city to be feared or avoided. With decades of civil war and violent crime well behind it Colombia was voted the second best country to visit in 2017 by Lonely Planet. A clean and safe city Bogota can be enjoyed for its colonial treasures, glittering pre-Colombian art, enticing restaurants and diverse intellectual life. A world city of the future get to know Bogota before everyone else does.
Spanish courses in Bogota

HAVANA

The classic cars, the salsa beats on every corner, the faded colonial façades, and an old guy with a mojito in one hand and Cuban cigar in the other… this is the Cuba everybody knows, even those who have never visited. This is a Cuba that everyone must experience once in their lives – and be caught up by the friendliness of the people, the beauty of the Caribbean sea, and the notion that sometimes the world doesn’t have to move forward at breakneck speed.
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For more information on any of our worldwide language holidays please call us on 01273 830 960 or email us. Our multilingual team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Join the Magic in Venice: Don’t Mask your Curiosity

It’s Carnival Time in Venice: Enter the Magical World of Masks

by Kathrin Schmitz

The Carnevale di Venezia (Venice Carnival) is an almost one thousand year old tradition, after being banned for almost 200 years under the rule of the King of Austria, the Carnevale returned to the streets of Venice in 1979. Since then, the carnival in Venice has became one of the most popular celebrations in Europe with approximately 3 million visitors per year. Venice carnival always takes place between February and March. Explore the city of Venice, take an Italan language course and discover the magic of Carnival!

What happens at Carnevale?

The historic carnival was a colourful and spectacular event with theatre shows, ropewalkers, jugglers, exhibitions of exotic animals and fireworks. The streets of Venice Carnival were full of people in masks, and no differentiation could be made between nobility and the common people. Today’s carnival still tries to convey the flair of the 18th century when the Venetian carnival was at its height. The celebrations start with water parades through the canals of the floating city, artistic performances and celebrations in San Marco square. You can still see some acrobatic arts during the Volo di Angelo (flight of the angel) when an artist flies from the clock tower down to San Marco square.

The most distinctive and popular feature of the Venetian carnival, however, are the masks. Masks have always been important in the Venetian culture and mascheraro (maskmaker) was a reputable profession. As masks were also allowed on Ascension and from October 5th to Christmas, people could spend a large portion of the year in disguise. Nowadays there is a competition every year for la maschera più bella (the most beautiful mask).

Types of masks

Volto – the modern Venetian mask. Covers the entire face but doesn’t allow wearer to eat. Mostly worn with a cloak and tricorn.
Bauta – covers the entire face but still enables the wearer to eat, drink and talk. Often combined with a black cape and tricorn. Originally worn by men
Colombina – a half-mask often decorated with gold, feathers, crystals. Originally worn by women
Medico della peste (The Plague Doctor) – very distinctive mask with a long beak. Originally used by doctors to prevent spreading of the plague
Moretta – a black oval mask which didn’t allow the wearer to speak. Therefore also called Muta (mute). Was mostly worn by women.

Why Study Italian in Venice?

So pick your mask and dive into the fantastic world of the Carnevale di Venezia. Discover the famous canals on a gondola, try the Italian delicacies and go on wine tasting sessions. If you would like join people from all over the world at the Carnevale and to combine your masquerade adventure with learning Italian, Cactus Language offers Italian courses in the centre of Venice! You can study Italian from 1 week up to 52 weeks and choose from general Italian courses to Italian and Cooking courses. All courses are delivered by accredited Italian language schools.

How to Book an Italian Course in Venice?

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 Italian courses and discover the Venice Carnival.

For information on any of our language courses or to study Italian in Venice, Italy, 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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