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13 Japanese Words With No English Translation
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Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Ka...

Talk like a Parisian: the essentials
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If you’ve spent some time around Parisians, you’ve probably noticed some unusual expressions that th...

Meet Ruth, an 81-year-old study abroad student
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You’re never too old to travel and explore new countries. It sounds like a motivational poster at yo...

Hail to the gap year
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Gap years took the internet by storm this weekend when first daughter Malia Obama announced that she...

How to make the most of your first study abroad trip
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Few experiences offer as many learning opportunities as spending time abroad. However, close your ey...

17 language quotes to turbocharge your learning
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You probably guessed it already: We <3 languages like crazy here at EF. And while we write all th...

How to raise bilingual children: 5 methods
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The numerous cognitive, academic and social benefits of learning foreign languages have encouraged p...

13 Beautiful Words With No English Translation
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One of the most beautiful features of languages is that they give us the vocabulary to express ourse...

5 easy languages to learn
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Learning a new language is no easy task. It calls for commitment, determination and motivation. But ...

How to keep your language skills longer than your tan
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You just came back from a study abroad trip in California. Your English is super awesome, everyone i...

12 tips on how to live with a host family
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Becoming a foreign exchange student is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, in...

How to learn Spanish faster: 10 tips
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You know that song “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz? Where he sings, “I throw my Spanish in the air sometimes...