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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...

11 things you learn while traveling
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“He who returns from a journey is not the same as he who left.” – Chinese ProverbTraveling changes lives and teaches us about ourselves and the world ...

Back to basics: 10 English words for flying
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What’s more exciting than stepping into the airport, luggage in hand, ready to catch a flight? For many travelers, foreign exchange students, and lang...

All the football slang you’ll ever need
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Football is a national obsession in Britain and it’s full of weird and wonderful phrases. From screamers, walls and buses – here are the most common f...

Best of 2014: Most popular articles
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As 2014 draws to a close, a quick look back at the year’s most popular articles is in order. From 130 pieces on travel, language learning, career and ...

You ask, we answer: Should I study in the UK or the US?
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If you’re considering studying in the UK or the US but aren’t sure which continent to call home, then look no further. We’ve put our heads together to...

Surefire way to make your CV shine: Study abroad
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After studying English in California for three months, your new and improved language skills are not the only thing you can add to your CV. Check our ...

3 more reasons why I learned French (and why you should too)
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“Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything.”― Steve MartinAh, le Français! It’s a language that people associate with love, crepes,...

Talk like an American: 6 words you have to know
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People from around the world have chased their dreams to America. From the towering skyscrapers of New York to the grasslands of Idaho, the country is...

The best way to boost your brainpower? Learn a language.
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If you want to do something good for yourself, learn another language. I admit, posting this here might come across as biased, but scientists are on m...

Top 5 best student cities in the world
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If you are a university student, spending one or two semesters abroad has a whole lot of advantages – you can polish your language skills, get interna...

Impossible is nothing: Mastering difficult languages
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Learning a new language takes motivation, determination and time. It can be confusing and intimidating. Sometimes, it’s also very boring because verbs...