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My study abroad: Roosa and Erika – Malta
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“When we went there, we didn’t know each other and then we became really close friends… It was so nice to learn with each other.” -Erika“It wouldn’t b...

10 reasons to love Cambridge
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Best known for its legendary university, Cambridge is one of the most famous cities in merry England. With greenery galore and beautiful old buildings...

5 English tongue twisters guaranteed to trip you up
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There is no better way to practice pronunciation and work on your accent than trying out some English tongue twisters – phrases or sequences of words ...

How posh are you?
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When it comes to English accents, the poshest is undoubtedly British English. We’re not sure if it’s the royal family, everyone’s obsession with Jane ...

Perth is bucket list material. Here’s why
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Closer to Bali than Sydney, Perth is both Australia’s most remote large city and one of its most liveable. With miles of unending beaches, beautiful w...

10 blogs to learn English with
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We’ve already brought you our pick of the best podcasts, TV series, and even songs to learn English with. “So, what’s next?” we hear your cry. Blogs? ...

Why English speakers should learn a second language
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For those of us hailing from an English-speaking country, we are blessed to have learned English from birth. We don’t have to join the over 1 billion ...

10 more TV shows to learn English with
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Learning English can be a challenge, so what better way to gain fluency than learning while not even realizing you’re doing it! I’ve put together anot...

A short history of the English language
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Ever wondered how English – with 1.5 billion speakers in all corners of the world and approximately 750,000 words  – came to be the wonderfully expres...

7 slang words you need to know in 2017
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2016 may have been the year of Brexit and describing everything as lit but now we’re in 2017 there’s a whole new delivery of fresh slang words all Eng...

10 best movies to learn English with
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Learning a language is much easier when you’re enjoying yourself – and what better way to pass the time than watching movies (with a tub of popcorn in...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 (more) British expressions to master
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Did you enjoy my last post on British expressions that will make you sound like a true Brit? If so, read on. There are hundreds of other great sayings...