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Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
4 min read 4 min

For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good r...

6 reasons why it’s never too late to learn a new language
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It’s well-documented that children with all their intrinsic learning capabilities have a headstart o...

Learning one of these languages will benefit your career
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Language skills can be the career gift that keeps on giving: Being able to speak, explain, and negot...

Bilingual is Better! (and here’s why)
7 min read 7 min

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”– Ludwig WittgensteinLanguage fuels our brai...

Why you should study abroad during your vacation
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We’ve said it before, but we’ll never get tired of it: Learning a language abroad is awesome – at an...

10 reasons to take a gap year now
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gap year _(_gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, during or after univer...

Presenting your language skills on your CV
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You know that language skills, especially English language skills, are important for your career, an...

17 inspiring career quotes you need in your life (now)
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This week, I attended EF’s Careers Beyond Borders in London, where I heard a lot of passionate profe...

8 steps to becoming awesomely comfortable at small talk
3 min read 3 min

At the beginning of almost everything – from friendships, to relationships and careers – there is sm...

Mind the gap: Why it’s good to take some time off
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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald WalschTaking the step from high school ...

4 reasons why a gap year is the best thing ever
2 min read 2 min

Life can be scary sometimes. So many choices, so many decisions. It can be exhausting to find your p...

Career Q&A: How to find a career that makes you happy
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This Q&A is part of a special series of interviews with successful, internationally-minded profe...