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Top 3 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

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

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

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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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

Language Holidays 50 Plus

Language Holidays 50 Plus – Learn a Language at Any Age!

Language holidays are not just for school kids and people in their 20s. Being in your 50s or 60s is very different to what it was 20 years ago. People are getting younger (no, really), waiting longer to do certain things, and as a result want to have fun no matter what their age! Our Language Holidays 50 Plus are here to help you make the most of you time while learning a language and discover a different culture.

Language Holidays 50 Plus – Benefits and Activities

Learning a language, in the country it is spoken, with a group of like-minded people is a fabulous experience! Which will not only develop your skills but also give you the opportunity to put what you learn inside the classroom into practice outside of the classroom.

You can also combine a language course with other activities such as wine tasting, cooking classes, dancing, photography, art and crafts, cultural seminars and walking tours. The choices are endless and whatever combination you are looking for there is an option to suit your requirements.

You will meet people from all over the world of a similar age, looking for a similar experience – to learn a bit of the language, enjoy the culture and have a great time.

Language Holidays 50 Plus – Languages and Places

Our 50 Plus Language courses are offered in many countries across Europe and include English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. You can learn the language in an incredible city any time of the year. Here we show case just a few of language holidays 50 plus we offer:

50 Plus in Seville – Learn Spanish in Andalusia, Spain

Take one of our 50 Plus Spanish courses in Seville, learn how to cook a proper Spanish paella, go to a Flamenco show and learn Spanish at the same time.

50 Plus Italian in Florence – Learn Italian in Tuscany, Italy

Learn some Italian whilst discovering the art and history of Florence, not to mention the food and wine tasting sessions and a trip to a local vineyard.

50 Plus French in Nice – Learn French in Cote D’Azur, France

Improve your French by taking a 50 Plus French course in Nice and enjoy the Provencal cuisine, the works of Matisse and the surrounding rural villages.

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How to Book a Language Holidays 50 Plus Course?

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 Language Holidays 50 Plus Courses.

For information on any of our language courses or Language Holidays 50 Plus, 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.

BOOK YOUR LANGUAGE HOLIDAYS 50 PLUS

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Cactus language offers the following types of language courses:

Evening language courses: 23 different languages in 11 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

5 Reasons to Learn Spanish in Valencia

Why Learn Spanish in Valencia? – 5 Reasons to Learn Spanish in Valencia, Spain

The beautiful beach city of Valencia, with its tree lined streets, mixture of renaissance, gothic, neo-classical and modernist architecture, and unrelenting nightlife, rivals Barcelona on many levels yet still has not experienced the same tourist influx as its neighbour in the north. Valencia is like Barcelona without so many tourists, so here our top 5 reasons to Learn Spanish in Valencia.

1. Amazing Festivals All Year-round

Valencia hosts one of the best and biggest festivals in the whole of Spain – ‘Las Fallas’. Huge bonfires burning down fine artistry; a parade that ends in a flower offering to the Virgin Mary; fire cracker wake up calls at eight o’clock in the morning – there is nothing quite like it anywhere in the world. Las Fallas takes place 15th – 19th March but there are events throughout the city in the two weeks leading up to the main festival. A great reason to discover the Spanish culture and the number one on our top 5 reasons to Learn Spanish in Valencia!

2. The Home of Paella

Valencia is the home of Paella, one of the most well-known Spanish dishes. You can learn Spanish and take a gastronomy course to learn how to cook the perfect ‘Paella Valenciana’. Valencia is also home to less well-know foods such as ‘horchata’ and ‘fartons’. Indulge one some of the best food in the world while practising your Spanish.

3. The Beaches

Valencia has two urban beaches very close by – only a 15 minute tram ride. Sandy white beaches, palm trees and plenty of restaurants serving paella make it perfect to enjoy the beach all year-round. Escape the heat in summer, go for a walk in winter or learn how to surf. One of the best on the top 5 reasons to learn Spanish in Valencia and maybe have some surfing lessons.

4. The Modern Architecture

Despite being an old city, Valencia is much more than its charming city centre. Born and raised in Valencia, Santiago Calatrava designed many projects for his home city and also one of the most spectacular buildings you will find – ‘Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias’. A cultural and architectural complex that is a must-see for any visitor to Valencia.

5. The People – ‘Los Valencianos’

The locals are friendly, which is great when you want to chat and put into practice what you have learnt. Strike up conversation with los Valencianos in the central Market and they will serve you the best ‘bocadillos’! The city is also easily navigable, you can go to most places by foot and it’s an incredibly safe city to walk around.

Here are our top 5 reasons to learn Spanish in Valencia. You can learn Spanish from 1 week up to 52 weeks and choose from general Spanish courses to Spanish and Sailing courses. All courses are delivered by accredited Spanish language schools.

LEARN SPANISH IN VALENCIA – COURSES!

How to Book a Course to Learn Spanish in Valencia?

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 Spanish courses and 5 reasons to learn Spanish in Valencia.

For information on any of our language courses or to learn Spanish in Valencia, 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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Summer Adventure Starts Here!

Your Summer Adventure Starts Here!

It’s not too late to book your summer adventure and experience a language holiday to remember with Cactus Language. We have more than 100 bucket-list destinations to chose from – but to make the decision easier we have selected our top choices for this Summer, just for you. Our selection is based on the following criteria: value for money, off-the-beaten-track destinations, and flight affordability (from the UK). Start your summer adventure today!

Andalusian Charm – Spanish in Cadiz, Spain

You may have heard of Cadiz, but are not quite sure exactly where it is. Situated on the South Coast of Spain Cadiz is an hour and a half South of Seville, to the East of Portugal and to the West of Gibraltar. With miles and miles of pristine beach that offers great swimming and small surfable waves, Cadiz is the perfect location to spend a few weeks (or months) over the summer!

Not only is Cadiz a great summer destination but it also has a beautiful old town that reflects archetypal Spain and all things Spanish. There is no better, more authentic choice for a language holiday this summer than Cadiz.

With general affordable Spanish courses and flights to Seville and Jerez (both only a short journey from Cadiz) operated by low cost airlines, book now and start your summer adventure in southern Spain.

Explore our Spanish courses in Cadiz, Spain

Southern Sun – French in Montpellier, France

Montpellier is situated on the South Coast of France, not far from the Spanish boarder and to the West of Marseille. A short 20 mins from the beach, the city centre is a charming collection of historical buildings which has been pedestrianised and is extremely pleasant to walk around.

The city is surrounded by vineyards, being in the centre of the famous Languedoc region, so you can do a bit of wine tasting whilst you practise your French.

With an international airport served by various national and budget airlines, you can currently book an affordable flight to southern France and have an amazing time whilst learning French.

Explore our French courses in Montpellier, France

Best Views – Italian in Salerno, Italy

On the stunning Amalfi coast Salerno provides the perfect launch pad to investigate the numerous and beautiful towns along the rugged coastline – and the best way to do this is by boat.

The school offers cultural lessons in additional to Italian, and provides an intimate experience that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the food, the drink, the culture and the language.

Just a short distance from the airport, fly into Naples with an low cost airline, spend your summer adventure exploring the Amalfi coast in Italy and learn Italian in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Explore our Italian courses in Salerno, Italy

How to Book a Language 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 about the language courses and start your summer adventure.

For information on any of our language courses, 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.

BOOK YOUR LANGUAGE COURSE TODAY

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Why Smart People Book Now

Why Smart People Book Now for September and October

September and October are some of the best months of the year to travel in Europe – that’s why smart people book now! The weather is fantastic, not too hot but the sea is still warm and the evenings balmy.

The crowds of July and August have significantly reduced, and most importantly, you can get some of the best deals around at this time of year. Flights are cheap, accommodation plentiful – but only if you book now! So save yourself some money by booking ahead and give yourself something fabulous to look forward to. Here are our top picks for September and October.

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