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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 ...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

10 reasons to love Boston
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One of the biggest cities in New England and perched on a stretch of beautiful North American coastline, Boston is popular with locals, tourists and s...

Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
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Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock if it is anything different from what you are used...

17 language quotes to turbocharge your learning
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You probably guessed it already: We <3 languages like crazy here at EF. And while we write all the time about what makes us go loco for lingo, we t...

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 ...

Go-to meals for host families
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Sharing your culture with your international students at meal times is an easy way to welcome them into your home – and it doesn’t have to break the b...

10 reasons to love Vancouver
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Vancouver delights year-round for its outdoor adventures, smiling locals, and truly world-class location. But that’s not all this Canadian city has go...

Learn German with these 5 free podcasts
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You dream of conducting a perfect German conversation, but your commitment to it can swiftly disappear behind a misty cloud of the rest of life’s to-d...

5 fun facts about Italians
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If you’re thinking about learning Italian or visiting Italy, there are some things you should definitely know about Italians. There are many parts of ...

50 things you need to do on your next trip
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You’ve planned, booked and packed, and now your next trip abroad awaits. But with so much to see and do, how can you really maximize your time oversea...

10 things only those who lived and studied in Germany understand
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Germany has way more to offer than amazing cars, cozy Biergartens, and picturesque castles: The country in the heart of Europe also boasts a high qual...