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12 weirdest words in English
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It’s not that hard to find a few weird words among the approximately 750,000 words that make up the ...

How to learn English quickly: 10 tips
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English is a fun language to learn (here are 9 reasons why it rocks), and even though it’s considere...

10 hidden gems in Bournemouth
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Boasting an ideal seaside location on England’s south coast, there’s a lot more to this resort town ...

Why investing in your language skills is the best thing you can do for your career
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It’s no secret that being fluent in a second language can help you get ahead in your career. Making ...

10 spooky Netflix picks to learn English with this Halloween
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Who said that studying can’t be fun? Trick or treat yo’ self with a little “Netflix & learn” thi...

How to improve your written English: 7 tips
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Buying a bus ticket, going to the doctor, finding an apartment, or just, you know, opening your mout...

EF stories: Flavio from Spain at EF Boston
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The myth that learning a new language – or investing in improving an existing one – is only worthwhi...

12 English words with truly strange origins
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The English language is a curious melting pot of words from across the globe, forged through a mille...

8 dystopian books to help you learn English
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If you’ve ever been morbidly fascinated with what the future might look like if pressing societal th...

10 autumnal movies to help you learn English
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For many people, fall is all about chunky knit sweaters and drinking all things pumpkin-spiced. The ...

10 books for English learners that will make you love reading
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“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. RowlingReading in another lang...

10 funny idioms in different languages
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Every language around the world uses idioms – common phrases that are used to say certain things. Ma...