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7 common English phrases that even native speakers get wrong
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From a “doggy-dog world,” to nipping problems “in the butt,” these are the expressions you’re probab...

12 funniest words in English
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It’s a slightly bonkers challenge to try to identify the funniest words in English out of a vocabula...

10 best books to learn English with
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Everyone may be on their smartphones all day every day nowadays, but there’s something uniquely char...

12 expressions about spring from around the world
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This time of year soaks us with new beginnings, bird songs and chocolate bunnies. The Germans have n...

Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
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Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted aw...

How to learn German quickly: 10 tips
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Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new langu...

12 ways to make your study abroad trip more sustainable
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As humans living on this planet, it’s up to all of us to help keep our home in good shape. Dealing w...

How to learn French quickly: 10 tips
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Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join alm...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping ...

12 weird German phrases we should all be using
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German is one of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world, and an official language in sever...

13 medieval words that are ripe for a comeback
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Middle English speakers certainly had a way with words. With dramatic flair and multicultural influe...

Learn German with these 5 free podcasts
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You dream of conducting a perfect German conversation, but your commitment to it can swiftly disappe...