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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 important. Thinking about where you want to settle...

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 – you need the right mix of education, experience an...

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 learning to communicate in a new language, and eve...

17 German words with no English translation
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I recently moved to the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and as a result, I’ve been trying to pick up German, which is a tricky endeavor. Firstly,...

How to keep your language skills longer than your tan
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You just came back from a study abroad trip in California. Your English is super awesome, everyone is jealous of your tan and there’s probably still s...

10 weird and totally relatable words in 10 languages
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Part of the magic of learning a new language lies in discovering peculiar and unique new words. No matter how elaborate the situation at hand may be, ...

Learn English with these 11 free podcasts
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We’re living in a digital era; at a time when everything from ordering groceries to learning new skills is highly accessible and convenient. This is e...

Why learn English – 7 reasons to start investing in your skills
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We see you over there, wondering if studying English is a good use of your time. You already speak one language and it’s served you well until now, ri...

Studying abroad can transform your academic future – here’s how
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New places, new foods, new faces – studying abroad appeals to our curiosity and sense of adventure. Many people say they have the time of their lives ...

10 fun facts about languages
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There are an estimated 7,000 languages in the world, from Mandarin Chinese spoken by nearly a billion people natively, to over 200 artificial language...

9 British slang words you need to know
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If there’s one essential thing you need to get a firmer grasp on UK culture, it’s knowledge of the slang words Brits can’t stop using. Just imagine on...

10 Netflix shows to learn French with
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Hate that empty feeling of guilt setting in after a long Netflix binge? We’ve all been there. Next time, just combine your down-time and a spot of lan...