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Bilingual is better (and here’s why)
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“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”– Ludwig WittgensteinLanguage fuels our brains, frames our thoughts and makes complex communic...

10 things you should know before moving to Brighton
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Brighton, baby! So, you’re thinking of moving to one of the UK’s most vibrant and exciting cities, complete with a thriving arts scene and a stunning ...

10 things you should know before moving to Dublin
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Getting itchy feet lately? There’s no time like the present to start researching and planning longer trips abroad or a big move to your dream city.Dub...

11 of the best YouTube channels to help you learn English at home
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Every day, all around the world people use YouTube to teach themselves new skills from the comfort of their own homes. It’s a fantastic platform for c...

10 things you should know before moving to Vancouver
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With many of us currently dreaming of a change of scenery, it’s a great time to start researching and planning ahead for longer trips or that big move...

10 English slang terms you need to know in 2021
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Last year’s slang? Forget it. It’s gone – tragic. I’ve taken a humble pledge to keep you up-to-date on the ins and outs of English slang, and with the...

10 (more) Netflix shows to learn English with
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I don’t know about you, but I prefer to learn another language while doing as little physical exercise as possible – so perfecting grammar and pronunc...

Rock ‘n’ roll is still a cornerstone of British culture – here’s why
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Picture this:You’ve just aced the last exam of the year, the gym hall doors burst open spontaneously and glorious sunshine covers you like something f...

10 hidden gems in Boston
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Boston: home of the Red Sox, Harvard University and Mark Wahlberg. For a properly authentic Boston experience, trade the well-trodden tourist sites li...

10 hidden gems in Malta
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From finding secret beaches on which to enjoy Malta’s stunningly clear waters to knowing the best places to find a cup of coffee with a view or tuck i...

10 superhero TV shows to learn English with
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Alongside learning languages, my favorite thing to do is to watch superhero TV shows and movies. Why? Because I wish I could fling things across the r...

10 hidden gems in Cambridge
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There’s far more to elegant and historic Cambridge than punting down the River Cam or touring some of England’s most prestigious (and beautiful) unive...