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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...

6 benefits of studying abroad for adults over 50
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Dream of heading overseas and ordering a meal in another language? Perhaps immersing yourself in for...

How to become fluent in a year: The ultimate guide
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Being fluent in a language is one of the most in-demand, employable skills there is (sorry, speaking...

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...

Fun facts about the European Day of Languages
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In case you are looking for a reason to throw a little party, look no further and put on your party ...

False friends: Spotting and avoiding common linguistic traps
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You’re reading a book in a foreign language that you’re trying to learn, and you spot a familiar wor...

10 Italian expressions everyone should know
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There are hundreds of expressions in the English language that look or sound similar to their Italia...

All the English rugby terms you need to know
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Invented 200 years ago in a town named Rugby, the game of rugby is one of England’s best sporting ex...

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 things to know on your first day of studying abroad
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If you’re reading this while preparing for your next adventure abroad, or if you are already in a fa...

3 ways to trick your brain into learning a new language
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Learning a new language is incredibly rewarding and fun, but there are times when our brains seem to...