GO Blog | EF United States
The latest on travel, languages and culture by EF Education First
MenuFree Brochure

language tips

19 articles
10 tricky words in English & how to stop misspelling them
4 min read 4 min

Along with pronunciation and grammar, one of the biggest challenges for English language learners is...

The benefits of being multilingual today
4 min read 4 min

There are reportedly only three percent of people around the world who can speak four languages or m...

10 K-dramas to learn Korean with
4 min read 4 min

If you’re studying Korean, some of the best tools for learning the language are just a few clicks aw...

How to get your language learning back on track after a break
4 min read 4 min

Learning a language can be hard work, and it requires a fair amount of dedication. Taking a break is...

How to learn English quickly: 10 tips
5 min read 5 min

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

How to become fluent in a year: The ultimate guide
6 min read 6 min

Being fluent in a language is one of the most in-demand, employable skills there is (sorry, speaking...

Why an app isn’t enough to master a language
4 min read 4 min

In an age when we’re permanently glued to our phones, there is an app for pretty much everything – e...

How to memorize new vocabulary faster: 9 tips
5 min read 5 min

No matter how good your grammar is, if you don’t know any words that you can use it with, you (liter...

New year – new language? 8 tips to make it happen
5 min read 5 min

If you need inspiration for the perfect resolution to make 2023 the best year yet, you’ve come to th...

5 ways to make the best of your host family experience
4 min read 4 min

Living abroad is one of the most enriching experiences a person can have. One of the best ways to ha...

13 important phrases to know in your second language
4 min read 4 min

Hallo zusammen! I’m a native English speaker and I’ve been trying to learn German. I’ve received loa...

12 cool Italian expressions you’ll learn in Rome
4 min read 4 min

From gestures to food, to art, and, of course, language, Italians are known for being expressive in ...