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4 reasons why you should learn Japanese
4 min read 4 min

Japan is a country that is surprising, striking and full of fascinating contrasts – mixing ultra-mod...

More questions every first-time study abroad student has
7 min read 7 min

Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home awa...

10 Netflix shows to learn Spanish with
4 min read 4 min

Ever feel bad about spending too much time binge-watching Netflix? Well, no need to feel guilty anym...

10 Netflix shows to learn German with
6 min read 6 min

Let’s be totally honest – learning German is hard. The grammar, the vocabulary and the pronunciation...

How to study abroad like a boss: 7 tips
3 min read 3 min

Summer is just around the corner and many of you are planning on going on your first study abroad tr...

The surprising reason everyone should live abroad at least once
4 min read 4 min

The opportunities for travel are great, the new experiences you have are fun, the people you meet ar...

9 British slang words you need to know
3 min read 3 min

If there’s one essential thing you need to pack on your trip to the UK this year, it’s knowledge of ...

EF Talks: Ms Gordon, a star EF host, on the power of a hug
5 min read 5 min

On a chilly autumn morning in London, Ms Gordon opened her front door and greeted us with a warm emb...

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...

Summer’s over, what now? 5 ways to make the most of fall
6 min read 6 min

The temperature drops, the tan lines start fading and we return to reality by heading back to school...

EF Insights: 4 surprising things about how we learn languages
4 min read 4 min

There is a lot of received wisdom about learning a foreign language: That you have to start young, t...

Why choose a host family when learning a language abroad
3 min read 3 min

When it comes to traveling, many of us convince ourselves that it will be too overwhelming to ventur...