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10 comedy podcasts to learn English with
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Keen to add some variety to your English language learning? Dip your toes into the world of comedy podcasts and enjoy a laugh while you boost your ski...

13 medieval words that are ripe for a comeback
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Middle English speakers certainly had a way with words. With dramatic flair and multicultural influences, speakers of English during the Medieval time...

10 beautiful spring words in different languages
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Move over, fall — when it comes to choosing the best time of year, you simply can’t beat the spring season. Mornings are heavy with birdsong, daylight...

How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips
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When you ask a language student what their goals are, almost everyone says “improve my speaking”. When learning a foreign language, you’ll find yourse...

12 funniest words in English
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It’s a slightly bonkers challenge to try to identify the funniest words in English out of a vocabulary of 750,000 words, but since we’d already covere...

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 you to focus at work and study, maintain healthy re...

11 German slang terms to make you sound like a local
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When learning a new language, it’s easy to sound a bit like you’ve eaten a foreign dictionary. But, there’s a simple solution. Using colloquialisms an...

What is the best age to learn a language?
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Although our understanding of language learning is constantly evolving, persistent myths about children being far superior at picking them up abound, ...

What's the oldest language in the world?
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Languages are more than a means of communication — they’re living records of history and culture. They shape civilizations, preserve traditions, and c...

11 everyday English idioms and their origins
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Are you hands down the best at using English idioms? Or does the thought of seemingly random phrases make you feel a bit under the weather?One of the ...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
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Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the first time. Being exposed to a rich, deep culture that...

10 romantic French phrases to charm your crush
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Some say it with flowers, some say it with chocolates. But, if you really want to up the ante this Valentine's Day, learn to charm your romantic i...