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Online learning vs. in-person classes – what’s better?
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With ever-changing landscapes and new global challenges, educators and learners around the world have had to adapt. In this new era, connecting with f...

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 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...

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 place for your child to learn? Your home. Simple day-...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
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A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, dur...

3 reasons why you should start planning your next language trip
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In recent months, life as we have come to know it has changed radically. Most of us find ourselves at home working, studying, resting, or even taking ...

5 easy ways to learn Japanese from home
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If you want to learn Japanese, most people would say “go to Tokyo,” but what if you want to learn Japanese from home? How can you get the oomph of tra...

4 easy ways to learn Spanish from home
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Whether you’re a complete beginner or a half-way decent Spanish speaker already, there’s a lot you can do to improve your Spanish without leaving home...

5 easy ways to learn French from home
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Being stuck at home is a pain, but that’s no reason to give up on your dream of learning French. With all the online resources available for French st...

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...

3 reasons why I learned Italian (and why you should too)
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“You may have the universe if I may have Italy”― Giuseppe VerdiThanks to Italian cuisine, pretty much everyone in the world speaks some Italian (Pizza...

10 ways to expand your horizons while you’re stuck at home
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Having to stay at home for prolonged periods of time can be frustrating. It’s easy to feel irritable, bored or restless, especially if you’re not used...