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What's the craic? 10 Irish slang terms to make you sound like a local
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Irish slang is a maze of contradictions, dry sarcasm, and lyrical descriptions. It also varies based...

10 German expressions everyone should know
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For many, the German language remains a mystery. It sounds harsh, seems impossible to learn and has ...

13 Japanese words with no English translation
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Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Ka...

10 English slang terms you need to know in 2024
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As we welcome another fresh year, it’s only right that we open our arms to a variety of new English ...

How to get your language learning back on track after a break
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Learning a language can be hard work, and it requires a fair amount of dedication. Taking a break is...

Why you should plan a slow travel trip this year
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Want to see the world and really experience new destinations? Forget weekend city breaks and short-h...

New year, new language – 8 tips to make it happen
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If you need inspiration for the perfect resolution to make this the best year yet, you’ve come to th...

10 festive English idioms everyone should know
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To truly perfect your English, you need to know your idioms. Idioms are phrases used to describe a f...

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 voca...

10 Christmas sayings in different languages
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For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differentl...

How to learn Mandarin quickly: 10 tips
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Mandarin Chinese has a bit of a reputation as a hard language to learn. But, if you’re keen to maste...

12 weirdest words in English
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It’s not that hard to find a few weird words among the approximately 750,000 words that make up the ...