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6 British English phrases that make no sense
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Strop. Codswallop. Knackered. Just like the picture of a chair in the street above (no, we don’t get...

15 English abbreviations you need to know
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Everyone loves a bit of code, and acronyms and abbreviations are great little tools that make commun...

10 English slang terms you need to know in 2022
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Only just getting the hang of last year’s slang? Well too late, forget it. A whole new host of (some...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2021
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‘Tis the season to look back over the last year with nostalgia. The lows, the highs and – of course ...

Why learn Spanish
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Thanks to memes, food, and too much reggaeton on the airwaves, you probably already know a handful o...

50 things we love about the US (and know you’ll love too)
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Land of the free, home of the brave, and arguably the most popular country on Earth. Here are the 50...

How to learn Korean fast – 5 tips
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It’s getting harder and harder to predict what attributes will set us apart in the job market of the...

12 best Christmas songs from around the world
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All I want for Christmas is… carols! The holidays are not only the perfect occasion to spend time wi...

10 of the best Christmas movies on Netflix to learn English with
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‘Tis the season to Netflix and… learn? Yes, learn! If you needed any more reasons to binge Netflix’s...

10 best places to study in Europe
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Deciding where to study can be one of life’s most difficult decisions and it’s also one of the most ...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
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Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – ...

Learning a language is the key to an international future
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The benefits of expanding your child’s (or your own)  linguistic horizons go beyond the benefits of ...