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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...

10 things to eat in Malta
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Malta is way more than just a speck in the Mediterranean Sea – it’s a heavenly island full of beautiful beaches, amazing architecture, and mouth-water...

And the most beautiful languages in the world are…
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There are over 6900 distinct languages in the world today, but which ones are the most beautiful of them all? Depending on your mother tongue, the lan...

10 Spanish expressions everyone should know
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Spanish is one of the world’s most widely-spoken languages and Castilian (the version spoken in Spain) charms expats and tourists as quickly as the co...

15 things to eat in Australia
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Australia reminds me a lot of California: sun-soaked beaches, easy-going people, and food that is as delicious as it is diverse. Even though the conti...

12 weirdest words in English
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It’s not that hard to find a few weird words among the approximately 750,000 words that make up the English language (we dug up the 12 most beautiful ...

Why the level of English in your country is so important
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English skills matter because they give people access to a wider range of information, a more diverse, international network, and more job opportuniti...

How to memorize new vocabulary faster: 9 tips
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No matter how good your grammar is, if you don’t know any words that you can use it with, you (literally) won’t get very far with your language skills...

50 things you need to do on your next trip
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You’ve planned, booked and packed, and now your next trip abroad awaits. But with so much to see and do, how can you really maximize your time oversea...

How to overcome the cringe of learning a new language
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Recently, a TikToker went viral for sharing their theory on "Cringe Mountain" — the steep peak you have to climb to ever get really good at ...

Gap year guide to Asia
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Asia is the ultimate backpacking continent. It’s a region of striking contrasts that’s big on adventure and full of jaw-dropping sights. From futurist...

10 things only those who lived in Germany understand
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Germany has way more to offer than amazing cars, cozy Biergartens, and picturesque castles: The country in the heart of Europe also boasts a high qual...