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13 totally relatable French expressions
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There are a million reasons to learn French: is beautiful, sexy and suave. But it’s also thoughtful ...

10 more fantastic facts about languages
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The wonderful world of language learning offers us endless opportunities for growth and communicatio...

How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps
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In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from inter...

What language should I learn? Here’s how to decide.
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Knowing a second, third or even fifth language is awesome, but how do you pick which one to learn (n...

10 Victorian slang terms to start using today
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Ah, the Victorian Era — a time of corsets, top hats, and strict societal rules. But did you know tha...

The importance of immersion: Why you should learn a language the same way you’ll use it
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There are many different ways to learn a second language, from taking classes to reading books, or e...

5 reasons to learn Italian
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It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only sayi...

10 international films to help you learn a language
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Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particu...

How to learn Japanese quickly: 10 tips
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Being fluent in a second language is a super impressive skill. It arms you with the tools to become ...

What is the best age to learn a language?
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Although our understanding of language learning is constantly evolving, persistent myths about child...

10 (more) weird words in English
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There are over 171,000 words in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Wi...

Why learn English in Canada
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Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking...