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:: Top Autumn Picks

:: Phrase of the Month
:: October Client Poll
:: October Features
:: Win a Guidebook!
  :: Client Feedback

"I have been studying languages for 10 years and know that this is the best way to learn or improve the language." Barcelona, Sept 06


  :: Top Autumn Picks

According to a recent Trip Advisor survey, 'grown-ups see the back-to-school period as a green light to go on holiday'. With fewer tourists and crowds, cheaper flights, pleasant weather and plenty of cultural events, some 83% of travellers are planning a trip this autumn.

So, where to go? Now's the perfect time to grab a quick week in Europe and, as we head towards winter, start planning a trip to Latin America, where spring's already in the air...so check out our pick of the bunch for travel over the next few months:

     
  :: Cactus in the Press
Cactus in the Press

"Topped off with a hearty glug of apricot brandy, the lesson covered an impressive amount."

Sunday Telegraph journalist learning Czech with Cactus,
Sept 06

  :: Phrase of the Month
Trick or Treat?  

With Halloween at the end of the month,
get ready to say...

French translation Les bonbons ou la vie!
   
Spanish translation ¿Truco o trato?
   
Italian translation Dolcetto o scherzetto?
   
German translation Süßes sonst gibt's Saures?
  :: Seasonal Tip

Celebrate the unique Day of the Dead festival in Mexico on Nov 1st & 2nd, traditionally centred in beautiful Oaxaca. Immerse yourself by staying with a local family and learning Spanish in Oaxaca >

  :: October Client Poll
September Poll Feedback  

Many thanks to all those who entered our September poll! We had a great response and lots of interesting feedback... our final results are below, and to the left we've included some of your best comments.

Q: Are languages easier to learn at school,
or as an adult?

 
  At school

    45%
 
  As an adult

  55%
                   
  :: October Client Poll


Do you think language classes should be conducuted entirely in the foreign language, or should the teacher speak English too?

   In the language
   In English
  :: October Features

October Evening Language Courses in the UK >

Visit Cactus at the London Language Show in November >

  :: Win a Rough Guides Phrasebook!
The Rough Guide to Spanish


It's time for another 5 newsletter readers to win a
Rough Guides book! This month we're giving away a
Phrasebook to the first five people who can answer
the following question...

Q: In which 3 countries can you can learn
Spanish and Diving with Cactus?

Please email your answers to Rough Guides Phrasebook Competition - the first five correct entries will
win a Phrasebook of their choice!

  :: Win Win Win!


Check out the choice of Rough Guides >

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