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12 weird German phrases we should all be using
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German is one of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world, and an official language in several countries in Western Europe, including Germany,...

12 French words with no English translation
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The French language is known as “poetic”, but what does that really mean? It might be that the French are genius at coming up with words for concepts ...

10 hidden gems in Toronto
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One of Canada’s biggest cities, Toronto is known for its creative community, entrepreneurial environment and natural beauty. Head off the tourist trai...

5 feel-good Netflix shows to binge watch this fall
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Hey, you! Stop what you’re doing. Here’s an article that may just provide the inspiration you need to create a little bit of bliss this fall. We’re ta...

10 hidden gems in London
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Oh, there is so much more to see in London than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Thames. Yes, we have some of England’s most iconic historic buildin...

10 best books to learn English with
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Everyone may be on their smartphones all day every day nowadays, but there’s something uniquely charming about sitting down to read an actual book. Th...

10 things you should know before moving to Vancouver
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With many of us currently dreaming of a change of scenery, it’s a great time to start researching and planning ahead for longer trips or that big move...

13 Reasons Why Winter is Wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...

10 ways to kill time on a flight
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Flying is like painting your nails. As soon as you realize that you can’t use your hands for 30 minutes, your desire to wash the dishes becomes unbear...

6 reasons why language learning is important for children
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No matter what your plans for the future are, speaking more than one language is always an incredibly useful skill to have. This is especially true fo...

15 reasons to visit Russia
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Varied and wacky, vast and extravagant, Russia is the largest country in the world. Comprised of over 114 million people, spanning 1156 years of histo...

10 things you should know before moving to Toronto
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From tips on how to prepare for the winter to the city’s thriving brunch scene, our list of things you should know before moving to Toronto will help ...