Daily Express September 7th, 2005

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If you are serious about moving abroad, learning the language of your country of choice is one of the surest ways to make a success of your dream. Even a few words can help open doors.

Brighton-based Cactus Worldwide (0845 130 4775 www.cactusworldwide.com) can help with its global network of language schools and programmes tailored to your personal level and need. For adults, the best way to begin is with total immersion.
This involves living with a recommended local family for the duration of your stay so that
there is no escape from the essentials of everyday conversation.
However, it's best to stay with a host who has a basic grasp of English, otherwise you may spend the evenings in Trappist silence which is no help. Language classes are usually no more than a dozen students, often less, and teachers organise cultural visits to local places of interest and social events to help make you feel at home.