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Language learning

114 posts
6 reasons why it’s never too late to learn a new language
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It’s well-documented that children with all their intrinsic learning capabilities have a headstart on the rest of us, so it’s only natural to bemoan t...

5 best ways to learn Spanish
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Spanish is a language with advantages stamped all over it. It’s the mother tongue of more than 405 million people across 30 countries, and is even mor...

5 easy languages to learn
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Learning a new language is no easy task. It calls for commitment, determination and motivation. But some languages are just easier to learn than other...

8 steps to becoming awesomely comfortable at small talk
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At the beginning of almost everything – from friendships, to relationships and careers – there is small talk. Knowing how to start, maintain and smoot...

8 awesome ways to spend time abroad
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Have you thought about spending some time abroad but are not sure what to actually do? No matter if you just graduated, have a summer to fill or just ...

What now? 5 things to do after your exams
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You’ve aced your exams, received your high school diploma and have all the time in the world to do exactly what you want to do. There’s just one probl...

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 wisdom your teachers and professors have shared in cla...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our passports...

9 signs that you’re ready to study abroad
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Studying abroad is an essential part of learning a new language (properly), but how do you know you’re ready to jump on a plane to start an adventure ...

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...

Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
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For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good reason. As the language of diplomacy, business and ...

Finding the love of your life abroad – An EF Love Story
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d reveal one our favorite real-life love stories. Meet Rocio and Mauricio – two former EF s...