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10 things that change forever when you live abroad
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“Life might be difficult for a while, but I would tough it out because living in a foreign country is one of those things that everyone should try at ...

10 best TV shows to learn English with
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We’ve all heard the stories of celebrities like actress Mila Kunis learning English just from watching British and American television shows. And alth...

And the most beautiful languages in the world are…
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There are over 6900 distinct languages in the world today, but which ones are the most beautiful of them all? Depending on your mother tongue, the lan...

9 signs that you’re ready to study abroad
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Studying abroad is an essential part of learning a new language (properly), but how do you know you’re ready to jump on a plane to start an adventure ...

10 best places in the world to learn a language
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So, you are thinking of learning a new language abroad. Great! You’re about to embark on a journey that will give you a valuable life skill that looks...

The most spoken languages in the world are…
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How many languages do you think there are in the world? 1000? 3000? 5371? You’re getting closer. According to the 2009 catalogue by Ethnologue, there ...

14 (more) Japanese words with no English translations
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While my first post about Japanese words with no English translation was centered around words that have to do with work, this second part takes a loo...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about Spain
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Spain, the country where football is a religion. The Spanish team is among the best in the world and comes with big stars and lots of potential, no ma...

Talk like a Parisian: The essentials
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If you’ve spent some time around Parisians, you’ve probably noticed some unusual expressions that they love to use. French may be the language of love...

10 confusing English words (and how to get them right)
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Oh English, you tricky piece of work. Just when we think we’ve got you figured out, you go and break a spelling rule or insist on a bunch of pronuncia...

Meet Ruth, an 81-year-old study abroad student
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You’re never too old to travel and explore new countries. It sounds like a motivational poster at your doctor’s office, but we have proof: Meet Ruth f...

English words that sound different around the world (2)
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We’re back with another comparison of English words from around the globe. In case you missed our last edition of the megabattle, here’s how it works:...