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Why learn English in South Africa
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Set on studying English abroad, but still wondering where to go? South Africa may be not on the top your list – but it should be. A land of lush lands...

10 reasons why studying a language abroad is better than at home
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It’s one thing to learn the theory of a language and study vocab from a textbook at home, but it’s an entirely different thing to study abroad and spe...

Why learn Chinese
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When I think of the Chinese language, at least personally, I start to feel overwhelmed. I can’t say the various “mā, má, mǎ and mà” sounds and there a...

10 Netflix shows to learn Spanish with
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Ever feel bad about spending too much time binge-watching Netflix? Well, no need to feel guilty anymore because all that watching is for a good cause ...

Here’s how to help your child learn a new language faster – 5 tips
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It’s no secret: Learning a language can really help your child get ahead in life. It strengthens CVs and bolsters college applications, improves their...

Why learn English in Australia
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Australia. Even its name evokes wanderlust. Almost everyone knows someone who’s traveled to or studied in Australia, and is only too ready to give the...

10 Netflix shows to learn German with
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Let’s be totally honest – learning German is hard. The grammar, the vocabulary and the pronunciation are tricky and sometimes a challenge to native sp...

Is the future English or emoji?
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In linguistic terms, English rules the world. An estimated 1.5 billion people speak it – 375 million as their native tongue – and it is spoken in more...

G’day, mate: 10 Aussie expressions to master
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In honor of Australia Day (celebrated on the 26th January) and our laid back brothers and sisters Down Under, we’ve put together a list of ten Aussie ...

English slang terms you need to know in 2019
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Few things move quite as quickly as slang – no sooner have you mastered the newest term, than you’re fielding sideways glances because said word has a...

10 Netflix documentaries to learn English with
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Learning English on Netflix is a lot of fun (check out some great options of what shows to start with here and here), and it’s even more rewarding whe...

10 British dialects you need to know
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If you’re learning English in the UK you might think you’ll come home with a perfect British accent that sounds like you got English lessons from the ...