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50 unforgettable books to read in your lifetime
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There's something special about losing yourself in the pages of a good book. Reading is a powerful way to broaden your horizons, especially when l...

10 spooky English idioms to use this Halloween
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The English language is rich with vivid expressions, many of which have a spooky twist — perfect for the Halloween season. Whether you’re looking to s...

10 spooky Netflix picks to learn English with this Halloween
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Who said that studying can’t be fun? Skip the trick and treat yourself this Halloween with some spooky Netflix picks to help you on your language jour...

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Travel

10 most breathtaking road trips around the UK and Ireland
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Living or studying in the UK or Ireland is a perfect opportunity to spend long weekends or holidays road tripping around the British Isles. Assemble a...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it’s your first time leaving friends, family, and th...

10 hidden gems in Tokyo
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Japan’s capital is a city of captivating contrasts — bursting with innovation yet steeped in centuries-old tradition. In Tokyo, you’ll find trailblazi...

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Culture

10 fall traditions from around the world
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When we think of well-known autumn traditions, many of us imagine Halloween, known for its carved pumpkins, scary movies, and kids in costumes. But ar...

Why is the world obsessed with Korea?
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Since Gangnam Style took the world by storm in 2012, weird and wonderful news stories about South Korea pop up literally every week – whether it’s the...

Soccer vs. American football: 10 major differences
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Football? American football? Soccer? These sports may share a name in many countries, but that’s as far as the similarities go. While most people arou...

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50 most inspiring travel quotes of all time
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It’s time to take your wanderlust to new levels with our list of  the most inspiring travel quotes of all time. From iconic poets and authors to philo...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

Useful phrases for a job interview
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Few prospects get butterflies fluttering in your stomach like a job interview. Scary though it seems to sit down and discuss yourself with a hiring ma...

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