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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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How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips

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Language learning

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...

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...

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Travel

5 things to do in Rome on a budget

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Rome is the largest Italian-speaking city in the world. With its fascinating history, vibrant atmosphere and unbeatable cuisine, Rome stands out as one the world’s most popular travel destinations – attracting over 9 million tourists every year. This popularity comes at a cost, but no matter how tight your budget, you can still enjoy la dolce vita ...

Fun facts about the world’s best architecture

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My love of architecture comes from a completely Lego-obsessed childhood. For many, it offers the perfect means to spice up Instagram or raise their culture game. Even good old Winston Churchill was impressed. “We shape our buildings, then after they shape us,” he claimed. Get inspired with some fun facts about our favorite builds below.1. The Dongd...

How to eat like the French

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The French certainly know how to cook, but they also know how to eat. In France, good food is taken very seriously and meals are prepared with seasonal ingredients and consumed in a leisurely fashion. Thinking of traveling to France? Here’s our advice for making the most of the country’s top-notch culinary scene, and eating like the French while yo...

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Culture

50 more incredible facts to make you seem cultured

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So, you want to impress your pals? Have the air of someone who is well-traveled, well-read, and would be great in a pub quiz? Well, you’re in the righ...

10 things you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day

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On March 17, everyone’s a little Irish. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is only a public holiday in a handful of places – the Republic of Ireland, North...

10 reasons why Munich should be your next travel destination

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Look out, Berlin — another of Germany’s busy cities is rapidly becoming the must-visit spot for travelers seeking culture. Munich blends the cosmopoli...

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It’s time to take your wanderlust to new levels with our list of the most inspiring travel quotes of all time. From iconic poets and authors to philo...

20 English idioms that everyone should know

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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

10 best books to learn English with

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Everyone may be on their smartphones all day every day nowadays, but there’s something uniquely charming about sitting down to read an actual book. Th...

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