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Why learn English in Canada
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Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking at you, US and Australia!). However, it’s a count...

G’day, mate: 10 Aussie expressions to master
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In honor of Australia Day (celebrated on the 26th January) and our laid back brothers and sisters Down Under, we’ve put together a list of ten Aussie ...

10 best student spots in London: From food to music
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From the best cheap-eats to the coolest art or music venues, we’ve scoured London in search of the places that every student should add to their bucke...

10 celebrities you didn’t know were multilingual
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Celebs: they’re just like us, right? Ok so maybe they have a few (try million) more Instagram followers than us, BUT plenty of them also realize the v...

Back to basics: 10 English words for restaurants
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Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee and cake, after work drinks or a just quick bite to eat – there are plenty of reasons to go eat at a restaura...

10 Netflix shows to learn English with
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Everyone’s favorite streaming service could also be the perfect place to become fluent in English. Who knew! If you’re preparing to binge-watch some o...

10 reasons to love Málaga
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Málaga has become a thoroughly chic city, boasting exquisite architecture, sunny beaches, stunning botanical gardens, fabulous cuisine and a culturall...

10 reasons why Ireland is the best place to study
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Looking for the perfect place to learn English (or indeed study anything else)? Here are ten reasons for why Ireland should be at the very top of your...

10 weird and totally relatable words in 10 languages
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Part of the magic of learning a new language lies in discovering peculiar and unique new words. No matter how elaborate the situation at hand may be, ...

Like a local: 11 bits of London slang you should know
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It’s time to delve into the world of Cockney rhyming slang, my old China. There will be no porkies here just a straightforward guide to keep you out o...

12 weird German phrases we should all be using
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German is one of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world, and an official language in several countries in Western Europe, including Germany,...

20 signs you’ve made a friend for life
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Good friends make fantastic memories, but the best kind of friends are the ones with whom you have an unspoken agreement to laugh together for the res...