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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 ...

40 questions to make you a virtual pub quiz master
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During these strange and wacky days, where we all find ourselves with lots of spare time, people hav...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2020
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It goes without saying that this year wasn’t what any of us expected. However, though strange and un...

Learning a language abroad during COVID-19 – here’s what our students say
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Here at EF, we’re committed to opening the world through education and to making sure that learning ...

Online learning vs. in-person classes – what’s better?
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With ever-changing landscapes and new global challenges, educators and learners around the world hav...

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 exerci...

How to make the most of your time at home: Learn English from your couch
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Living in the digital age has its perks – especially when it comes to language learning (and dog vid...

5 feel-good Netflix shows to binge watch this fall
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Hey, you! Stop what you’re doing. Here’s an article that may just provide the inspiration you need t...

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...

10 reasons to love Boston
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One of the biggest cities in New England and perched on a stretch of beautiful North American coastl...

A beginner’s guide to British humor
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Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetec...

5 easy ways to learn Japanese from home
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If you want to learn Japanese, most people would say “go to Tokyo,” but what if you want to learn Ja...