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Here’s how you can boost your happiness
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Happiness doesn’t just feel good, it also does good for us. Being happy can lower our blood pressure...

How to learn German quickly: 10 tips
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Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new langu...

Dream of speaking multiple languages? 3 polyglots share their secret tips
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Speaking multiple languages is a dream for many people. Becoming a polyglot — someone who speaks sev...

How to survive final exams: 5 tips
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You have devoted hours, days and weeks to participating in classes and soaking up every word of wisd...

10 Spanish expressions everyone should know
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Spanish is one of the world’s most widely-spoken languages and Castilian (the version spoken in Spai...

7 iconic TV shows to sharpen your British sense of humor
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The British sense of humor is characterized by a dry wit, like your mouth after eating a ton of spic...

8 things only international students will understand
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A study abroad trip is a life-changing experience. Not only will you gain confidence, learn new skil...

Why learn English in England
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The UK is made up of a patchwork of regional dialects: from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. B...

How language learning can support your mental health
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Positive mental health is essential to well-being and leading a happy, fulfilling life. It enables y...

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 spe...

Raising a polyglot: How to support your child’s language learning
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Raising a polyglot — a child who is fluent in multiple languages — requires intentional and consiste...

Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
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Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted aw...