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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...

Making friends from around the world: Alessandra’s EF adventure
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Meet Alessandra, a 20-year-old language student from Italy with a passion for singing, reading, and exploring the world. Her journey with EF has taken...

10 iconic movies to watch before you visit Los Angeles
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As the entertainment epicenter of the world, the “City of Angels” has long served as a cinematic backdrop for some of the most iconic films from the U...

The ultimate summer guide to New York
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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to try, parks to sit in and events to attend, you rea...

10 ways International Women’s Day is marked around the world
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Originally championed and founded by women, International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate women’s economic, political, and social advancement...

The quiet side of Los Angeles: 5 spots to help you slow down
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One of the biggest benefits of living in Los Angeles is the possibility for constant excitement. You’re always just a few blocks away from something a...

Foodie guide to San Diego: 10 unmissable spots
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San Diego is a West Coast paradise for food lovers. It offers everything from cozy brunch spots and surf-inspired eateries to fresh seafood and authen...

The ultimate guide to Christmas in New York
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When the holiday season finally rolls around, there is only one place to be: New York. During the festive period, the city that never sleeps transform...

Why Miami is the ultimate warm weather getaway this winter
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Oh, winter, we meet again. Faced with increasingly short, cold days, we’re feeling that familiar itch to pack a suitcase and soak up the sun somewhere...

8 must-see musicals in New York
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If you’re heading to New York to study English or simply taking a trip to the Big Apple, a musical needs to be on top of your bucket list. Broadway, t...

A survival guide to American English
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You’re learning English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally ...

5 big reasons why US and UK English sound so different
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We may share a language but there’s nothing similar when it comes to hearing someone from the US speak to someone from the UK. Everything from putting...