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11 Spanish idioms you need to know
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With more than 500 million speakers around the globe, Spanish is one of the most valuable languages you can learn. If you really want to sound fluent,...

How to become fluent in a year: The ultimate guide
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Being fluent in a language is one of the most in-demand, employable skills there is (sorry, speaking fluent emoji doesn’t count), and the ability to c...

The rich history and wonderful words of Old English
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If you think learning modern English is difficult, just wait until you meet its wild, rune-loving ancestor, Old English. It’s not quite medieval Engli...

10 best books to learn German with
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Books have a way of shaping us — they open our minds, spark new ideas, and sometimes change how we see the world. Picking up a book in a foreign langu...

Summer’s over, what now? 5 ways to make the most of fall
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The temperature drops, the tan lines start fading and we return to reality by heading back to school or our job. But just because the long, sunny days...

5 easy ways to practice your new language skills abroad
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We’ll say it: there’s a limit to how much you’ll learn in class. Or on an app. Learning a language isn’t just about memorizing vocabulary or acing gra...

10 Victorian slang terms to start using today
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Ah, the Victorian Era — a time of corsets, top hats, and strict societal rules. But did you know that it was also a time of vibrant and constantly evo...

40 essential English phrases for travel
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Learning a few key phrases before you travel somewhere new can make your trip much smoother. If you’re planning on studying abroad, adding some basic ...

How to navigate cultural differences: 9 tips
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Cultural exchange is a huge part of foreign language learning. Language is so connected to culture that, to become fluent, it’s essential to learn abo...

50 of the most inspiring quotes about languages
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Learning another language is a powerful and meaningful thing — and us EF folks are not the only ones who believe it! We’ve gathered 50 of the most ins...

3 ways to trick your brain into learning a new language
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Learning a new language is incredibly rewarding and fun, but there are times when our brains seem to be working against us.As someone who has learned ...

How to overcome the fear of speaking a new language
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Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures, opportunities, and friendships. The best way to strengthen language skills is to practice, but fo...