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Gap year guide to Europe
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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting international experience, or exploring the world one co...

10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
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Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your brain (yes, being bilingual really is better), grea...

9 reasons why English rules
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Go anywhere in the world and you’ll find someone who speaks English. Today, learning English has become essential for communication and access to oppo...

You know you’re fluent in another language when…
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After living abroad for some time – immersed in another culture, history, and language – you feel great. You’ve got native speaker friends and go abou...

What language should I learn? Here’s how to decide.
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Knowing a second, third or even fifth language is awesome, but how do you pick which one to learn (next)? There are over 6000 languages out there, so ...

5 reasons to learn Italian
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It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only saying that because I’m Italian, but because it’s the ...

10 international films to help you learn a language
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Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particularly if you’re new to the language. It’s worth it...

7 common English phrases that even native speakers get wrong
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From a “doggy-dog world,” to nipping problems “in the butt,” these are the expressions you’re probably messing up.When you’re studying another languag...

Why learn English in Canada
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Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking at you, US and Australia!). However, it’s a count...

10 best books to learn English with
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Everyone may be on their smartphones all day every day nowadays, but there’s something uniquely charming about sitting down to read an actual book. Th...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

Learn German with these 5 free podcasts
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You dream of conducting a perfect German conversation, but your commitment to it can swiftly disappear behind a misty cloud of the rest of life’s to-d...