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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 char...

10 more fantastic facts about languages
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The wonderful world of language learning offers us endless opportunities for growth and communicatio...

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 ove...

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 incredibl...

10 things you should know before moving to Seoul
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Whether you’re drawn in by technology, culture, or by a desire to learn the language, you’ll not be ...

5 ways to keep kids busy and motivated at home
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When your child steps outside of the classroom, their learning doesn’t stop there. Another great pla...

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 sever...

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 F...

Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
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For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good r...

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 Frenc...

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...

10 hidden gems in Toronto
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One of Canada’s biggest cities, Toronto is known for its creative community, entrepreneurial environ...