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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...

17 language quotes to turbocharge your learning
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You probably guessed it already: We <3 languages like crazy here at EF. And while we write all the time about what makes us go loco for lingo, we t...

10 hidden gems in Auckland
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Geographically blessed on New Zealand’s north island, Auckland is dotted with over 50 volcano cones, two striking harbors, beautiful bay beaches, fert...

13 Japanese words with no English translation
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Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Katsudon (a breaded and fried pork cutlet with egg o...

10 reasons to love Brisbane
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There’s an Australian city you’ve just got to visit – and it’s not Sydney. Brisbane, the capital of beachy Queensland, is a perfectly-sized metropolis...

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...

10 reasons to love Perth
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Famously the most isolated capital city in the world (it’s the capital of the state of Western Australia), Perth has a lot more to talk about than its...

Top Instagram captions for New York
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New York, the city that never sleeps – and where you won’t have much time to sleep either. From spending your days cycling around Central Park and sho...

10 things you should know before moving to San Diego
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Headed to California’s southern-most city? Just a stone’s throw from Mexico, San Diego packs a punch for visitors and those who are lucky enough to st...

English self-assessment tools
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When you need to describe your level of English, precision is essential. Everyday terms like “beginner” and “fluent” do not mean the same thing to eve...

10 most fun languages to learn
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There’s absolutely no reason for why learning a language should be boring. Sure, if fluency is your goal all languages require dedication and commitme...

10 hidden gems in Boston
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Boston: home of the Red Sox, Harvard University and Mark Wahlberg. For a properly authentic Boston experience, trade the well-trodden tourist sites li...