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5 reasons to learn Italian
4 min read 4 min

It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only saying that because I’m Italian, but because it’s the ...

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 a better communicator, allows you to understand an...

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, particularly if you’re new to the language. It’s worth it...

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. With that many to choose from, you can be sure that ...

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 children being far superior at picking them up abound, ...

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 up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

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 (somewhat nonsensical) terms have landed and it’s time ...

40 questions to make you a virtual pub quiz master
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During these strange and wacky days, where we all find ourselves with lots of spare time, people have been finding interesting and resourceful ways to...

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”. When learning a foreign language, you’ll find yourse...

Why a language course abroad is better than a year at school
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A great school with great teachers and engaged peers is one of the most important things in a young person’s life. But when it comes to languages, eve...

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. There is simply no substitute for using your langu...

How to keep your language skills longer than your tan
3 min read 3 min

You just came back from a study abroad trip in California. Your English is super awesome, everyone is jealous of your tan and there’s probably still s...