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How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps
7 min read 7 min

In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from inter...

10 Victorian slang terms to start using today
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Ah, the Victorian Era — a time of corsets, top hats, and strict societal rules. But did you know tha...

5 reasons to learn Italian
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It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only sayi...

5 cities that care about the environment
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Spinning through April towards us is Earth Day. Held annually on the 22nd of this month, it’s an imp...

10 international films to help you learn a language
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Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particu...

8 fun Easter traditions from around the world
4 min read 4 min

Easter is way more than some days off to binge on chocolate bunnies and candy eggs: It’s an importan...

6 magical spring destinations for your travel bucket list
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After all the holiday hibernation and mornings covered in snow, spring is the perfect time to ventur...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes...

10 things you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day
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On March 17, everyone’s a little Irish. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is only a public holiday in a ...

I heart you in 10 languages
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Love is complicated. In an increasingly connected world, people from all over the globe are coming t...

6 unusual travel ideas for 2023
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With a brand new year comes a brand new opportunity to tick some new exciting destinations off that ...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2022
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With a new year just around the corner, it’s once again time to reflect on the year almost passed. W...