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What's the craic? 10 Irish slang terms to make you sound like a local
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Irish slang is a maze of contradictions, dry sarcasm, and lyrical descriptions. It also varies based on regional differences. Fear not — we’ll help yo...

12 weirdest words in English
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It’s not that hard to find a few weird words among the approximately 750,000 words that make up the English language (we dug up the 12 most beautiful ...

10 English slang terms you need to know in 2025
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Slang is more than just a way to communicate — it’s a snapshot of the times. With social media culture leaking into everyone’s day-to-day, we’re cycli...

10 Christmas sayings in different languages
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For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...

15 English abbreviations you need to know
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Everyone loves a bit of code, and acronyms and abbreviations are great little tools that make communication faster and more fun. They’re commonly seen...

10 festive English idioms everyone should know
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To truly perfect your English, you need to know your idioms. Idioms are phrases used to describe a feeling or situation, and often mean something enti...

EF Stories: Natalia from Argentina at EF Malta
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Studying English in another country was one of those seemingly impossible things I used to think about many mornings before starting my day, as I revi...

How to improve your written English: 7 tips
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Buying a bus ticket, going to the doctor, finding an apartment, or just, you know, opening your mouth and having a regular conversation – most student...

A language learner's guide to true crime podcasts
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In the past few years, true crime podcasts have gone from niche to norm, hypnotizing listeners worldwide with their mysteries and gripping narratives....

10 spooky English idioms to use this Halloween
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The English language is rich with vivid expressions, many of which have a spooky twist — perfect for the Halloween season. Whether you’re looking to s...

12 English words with truly strange origins
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The English language is a curious melting pot of words from across the globe, forged through a millennia of invasions, wars, colonial expansion and sc...

10 autumnal movies to help you learn English
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For many people, fall is all about chunky knit sweaters and drinking all things pumpkin-spiced. The Danish even have a word for creating a warm and co...