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50 unbelievable facts about the world to make you seem cultured
7 min read 7 min

Have you ever sat around the table with friends or family, enjoying a perfectly acceptable lunch or dinner, and listened – powerless – as the conversa...

Why you should plan a slow travel trip this year
4 min read 4 min

Want to see the world and really experience new destinations? Forget weekend city breaks and short-hop holidays. The new trend is slow travel — the ar...

How to celebrate Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere (and why everyone should experience it once)
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Far from snuggling up in warm winter jackets, come December the Southern Hemisphere’s residents are down to their shorts and t-shirts. Yes, Christmas ...

8 festive books to help you learn English
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This holiday season, what better way to get into the Christmas spirit (and improve your English vocabulary skills) than by reading some festive novels...

How to get in the mood for Halloween (for couch potatoes)
3 min read 3 min

For 2000 years people have been celebrating what we know today as Halloween. It all kicked off over in Ireland when the Celts started ‘Samhain’, a fes...

EF Stories: Cristina from Spain at EF Oxford
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Are you thinking about traveling to Oxford this summer to study with us? Cristina had always liked it, and at just 15 years old, she embarked on her f...

5 fun facts about Italians
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If you’re thinking about learning Italian or visiting Italy, there are some things you should definitely know about Italians. There are many parts of ...

How to eat like the Japanese eat
4 min read 4 min

It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really good for you. This is partly because of the top-no...

All the English rugby terms you need to know
4 min read 4 min

Invented 200 years ago in a town named Rugby, the game of rugby is one of England's best sporting exports. But a game that involves running with a...

8 must-see musicals in London
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Whether you’re planning to study in London or fancy a getaway to the iconic capital, going out to a West End show should be top of your to-do list. Lo...

Pro cyclist Rigoberto Urán on learning languages and living abroad
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“Tranquilo papito, no se preocupe.”Translated  as “take it easy” or “stay calm,” this simple phrase embodies EF Education-EasyPost's team member, ...

10 hidden gems in Munich
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The German city of Munich may be best known for beer-tents, pretzels and traditional ‘’lederhosen,” but the city has far more to offer than just its a...