Cactus is the leading provider of language courses and language vacations in the US and abroad. Since 1998 we have helped more than 15,000 people every year learn a language. We're still as passionate as ever about languages and committed to making learning enjoyable and easy for everyone.

Over the years we have become experts in delivering high quality language training solutions, both off-the-shelf and tailor-made, to individuals and businesses in over 30 languages, 60 countries and 500 destinations worldwide.

Quality
At Cactus, we strive to provide value for money. That means not only competitive prices, but courses we are happy to put our name to.

• Our schools - are personally checked by Cactus staff or affiliates and subject to ongoing quality checks and school visits.
• Our teachers - are fully qualified native speakers, experienced in foreign language teaching. We provide in-house training and monitor the quality of our courses through class observations by qualified teacher trainers, both in-house and independent.
• Feedback - we ask our students for feedback at various stages throughout their course to ensure we are meeting their expectations and the course is tailored to their needs a much as possible.
  • View Testimonials - Read what our students have said about our courses, our teachers and our customer service.
  • Leave Feedback - If you have a comment to add about your experience with Cactus, please drop us an email at info@cactuslanguagecourses.com

No Hidden Fees
All prices include Tax and course materials. All Cactus Foreign Language Courses use a text book, which forms the basis of your study and is additionally supplemented by a variety of authentic listening, reading and practice materials - all of these are included in the cost of your course.

Choice
Our comprehensive range of courses underlines our recognition of the diverse needs of our clients and our company motto "Learn a language your way!"

• Evening and part-time courses across North America
• Language courses and vacations abroad
• Private tuition
• Remote tuition: Online, Skype & Phone
• In-company language & cultural training
• English as a Foreign Language
• TESOL/TEFL (Teaching English to Students of other Languages) courses & preparation
• Course types and levels to suit you

With thousands of courses all in one place, at Cactus, you really can learn a language your way.

Ease
We run evening & part-time courses in these North American locations: New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Vancouver and Toronto. Via our international network of partner schools and organisations we can offer language courses & vacations in over 60 countries worldwide, covering some 500 destinations. Easy online booking puts thousands of courses at your fingertips and with a range of options you can customise your course to suit you.

Why learn a language?

Learning a language enables you to...

• Start new conversations with confidence with friends, colleagues, new contacts, in-laws or while travelling.
• Enhance your career by adding to your skill set and CV, opening up international opportunities and more travel.
• Exercise your brain. Learning is good for the grey matter! It expands your mind and keeps it active, giving you new insights, ideas and challenges.
• Open cultural doors. The world is your oyster! Discover new places, people and experiences.
• Meet like-minded people. Make new friends and share a common interest in a relaxed, fun environment.

What will I learn?
Our Course Profiles give an overview of the content and learning framework of Cactus part-time group courses and include themes, grammar and vocabulary you can typically expect to cover. These are intended as a guide only and our teachers may at times adapt the course content to suit the specific level, aims and interests of the class.

What progress will I have made by the end of the level?
Our Learning Pathways provide a guide to what you can expect to achieve by the end of your course at any given level and also shows what progress you can expect to make if you stick with it and carry on studying subsequent levels.

At Cactus we want to offer not just a wide choice of course types, languages and levels, but language courses and products we can be proud of. We work very closely with our experienced team of teachers to ensure that our courses are the very best that they can be, in terms of the teaching, syllabus and materials.

But there is only one true verdict - what our customers say about us. To ensure that we maintain the same high quality across all of our courses, we rely on you, our customers to give us regular feedback.

Read what our students have said about our courses, our teachers and our customer service.
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If you have a comment to add about your experience with Cactus, please drop us an email at info@cactuslanguagecourses.com

1. How do I book?
2. What is the profile of the students on Cactus courses?
3. Can I book at the last minute?
4. How soon do I have to enrol?
5. Can I book on the day the course starts?
6. Can I join a class in the second week?
7. How do I know there is space on a course?
8. Will my course run?
9. Can you issue a letter of invitation in order for me to get / extend a visa to study with Cactus?

1. When do the next courses start?
2. Why learn a language?
3. What can I achieve during my course?
4. Do teachers speak English during the lessons?
5. Do I receive a qualification or certificate?
6. How much homework is typically involved?
7. When will I receive my coursebook?
8. What should I do if my class is too easy / difficult for me?
9. Will I get a copy of the CD / listeningmaterials that are used in theclass?
10.Who do I contact if I am not going to be able to goto a lesson?

1. How do I know what level I am?
2. Where can I study the language I want to learn?

1. Language Courses New York Refund Policy
2. Am I allowed a discount if I book two courses?
3. Can I pay by cash?
4. Can I pay a deposit and then pay the rest later?

1. Can I talk to a real person about the course I am taking?
2. How can I find out the exact address of the school?