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10 blogs to learn English with
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We’ve already brought you our pick of the best podcasts, TV series, and even songs to learn English with. “So, what’s next?” we hear your cry. Blogs? ...

Why English speakers should learn a second language
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For those of us hailing from an English-speaking country, we are blessed to have learned English from birth. We don’t have to join the over 1 billion ...

Learn English with news: 10 best outlets and apps
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Staying up-to-date with the latest world developments is vital, but what if you’re not fluent in English and find it hard to understand some of the st...

12 tips on how to live with a host family
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Studying abroad is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, including your new (homestay) family. All of a sudden, you share everyth...

How to learn a language faster – 4 easy techniques
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So you’re itching to study abroad in Spain, go on a road trip around the US, or spend a summer surfing in Hawaii, and to make the most of the experien...

Best in class: 4 tips for learning a new language faster
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Just taking some language classes isn’t enough to become fluent. Studying (and mastering!) a foreign language requires effort, persistence and patienc...

10 more TV shows to learn English with
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Learning English can be a challenge, so what better way to gain fluency than learning while not even realizing you’re doing it! I’ve put together anot...

A short history of the English language
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Ever wondered how English – with 1.5 billion speakers in all corners of the world and approximately 750,000 words  – came to be the wonderfully expres...

5 best bakeries in Paris and vocab you need to know
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Step inside a Parisian bakery, and you’ll experience a magical whirlwind of warm buttery croissants, colorful macarons, tangy lemon tarts, and delicat...

Talk like a Californian: 10 (more) expressions to master
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Californian expressions change like the seasons – we’ve already covered 10 key ones here – so here’s a list of ten more slang terms you absolutely nee...

Back to basics: 10 English words for skiing
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Like many of you, I am a keen skier, mainly because it’s the only thing that gets me through the horror of winter (you may be unsurprised to hear I al...

50 reasons why everyone should live abroad at least once
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Warning: Spending a month or two abroad (or indeed moving somewhere new permanently) will induce lifelong wanderlust that no amount of passport stamps...