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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...

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 ...

10 English slang terms you need to know in 2022
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Only just getting the hang of last year’s slang? Well too late, forget it. A whole new host of (some...

How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips
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When you ask a language student what their goals are, almost everyone says “improve my speaking”. Wh...

How to speak English better in 10 easy steps
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Learning how to speak English confidently is incredibly important for anyone studying the language. ...

My study abroad: Jacques – Florida
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“This is the summer I’ll remember all my life because I learned better English and I’m still in cont...

Why learn English in England?
3 min read 3 min

The UK is made up of a patchwork of regional dialects: from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. B...

EF Talks: Flavio on how investing in his language skills changed his life and career
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The myth that learning a new language – or investing in improving an existing one – is only worthwhi...

Top cycling terms you need to watch the Tour de France
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I love to ride bikes. I commute, mountain bike, join weekly group rides and even track my rides with...

How to set your child up for career success
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Every parent hopes their child will succeed in life. The type of success they wish for varies, but, ...

7 slang words you need to know in 2017
2 min read 2 min

2016 may have been the year of Brexit and describing everything as lit but now we’re in 2017 there’s...

10 best movies to learn English with
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Learning a language is much easier when you’re enjoying yourself – and what better way to pass the t...