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40 essential English phrases for travel
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Learning a few key phrases before you travel somewhere new can make your trip much smoother. If you’re planning on studying abroad, adding some basic ...

Why investing in your language skills is the best thing you can do for your career
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It’s no secret that being fluent in a second language can help you get ahead in your career. Making the effort to master English – the global lingua f...

10 books for English learners that will make you love reading
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“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. RowlingReading in another language is a dream for many. It takes perseverance an...

How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps
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In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from internet culture that knows no borders to international...

8 must-read classics to help you learn English
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There’s a reason classic novels are known as “classics.” They’re beautifully written, forming the foundation of the English language as we know it. Cl...

The ultimate summer guide to New York
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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to try, parks to sit in and events to attend, you rea...

10 Victorian slang terms to start using today
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Ah, the Victorian Era — a time of corsets, top hats, and strict societal rules. But did you know that it was also a time of vibrant and constantly evo...

Living the game: Your guide to European football culture
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Sports connect people around the world and can be a great way to tap into the local culture when traveling abroad.Embracing football might be your tic...

The ultimate summer guide to Sydney
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Aussies sure know how to make the most of their world-class summer weather, and Sydney is a hotbed for great food, world-class surf, and unbeatable go...

10 (more) weird words in English
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There are over 171,000 words in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. With that many to choose from, you can be sure that ...

8 fantasy books to help you learn English
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If you’re looking for an adventure full of magic, mystery and (at times) mayhem without ever leaving your house, try learning English by being whisked...

Why learn English in England
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The UK is made up of a patchwork of regional dialects: from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. But the classic English dialect is globally-renowne...