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How to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US: Our complete guide
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As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...

A survival guide to American English
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You’re learning English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally ...

My study abroad: Jacques – Florida
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“This is the summer I’ll remember all my life because I learned better English and I’m still in contact with all my friends.”“I stay in contact with m...

5 reasons to study English in the US
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Studying a language in a country where it’s spoken is 100% the best way to learn a language. That’s why thousands of people travel to the United State...

Why and how to shop Singles Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
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Do you know your shopping holidays? Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – the biggest shopping days of the season are upon us.Here’s why and how t...

5 things you absolutely must eat in New York City
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There are so many things to love and appreciate about New York City that it’s hard to really list them all. I mean, it’s the birthplace of Hip Hop, mu...

Talk like an American: The essentials
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Since living abroad, I’ve learned that there are a few words and phrases that only American English can own. And we Americans are proud of them – simi...

Talk like an American: 6 words you have to know
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People from around the world have chased their dreams to America. From the towering skyscrapers of New York to the grasslands of Idaho, the country is...

Like a Local: Southern Talk
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You can sit on front porches, sip sweet tea and eat fried chicken all day long but an authentic experience South of the Mason-Dixon Line includes talk...