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8 fantasy books to help you learn English
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If you’re looking for an adventure full of magic, mystery and (at times) mayhem without ever leaving your house, try learning English by being whisked...

A survival guide to American English
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You’ve learned English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally w...

10 funny idioms in different languages
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Every language around the world uses idioms – common phrases that are used to say certain things. Many of these expressions may seem perfectly normal ...

How to overcome the cringe of learning a new language
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Recently, a TikToker went viral for sharing their theory on "Cringe Mountain" — the steep peak you have to climb to ever get really good at ...

50 شيئًا نحبها في المملكة المتحدة (ونعلم أنك ستحبها أيضًا)
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تتميز بريطانيا بالتنوع الرائع والجمال المثير للدهشة ، وتتمتع بسحر فريد يسحر كل من يزورها أو يحالفه الحظ في تسميتها بالمنزل. من الواضح إلى الغامض ، إلي...

20 words and phrases you didn’t know Shakespeare invented
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William Shakespeare was an incredible writer and poet, but did you know he also single-handedly added more than 1,700 words to the English language? S...

How to memorize new vocabulary faster: 9 tips
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No matter how good your grammar is, if you don’t know any words that you can use it with, you (literally) won’t get very far with your language skills...

Gap year guide to Europe
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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting international experience, or exploring the world one co...

10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
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Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your brain (yes, being bilingual really is better), grea...

9 reasons why English rules
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Go anywhere in the world and you’ll find someone who speaks English. Today, learning English has become essential for communication and access to oppo...

You know you’re fluent in another language when…
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After living abroad for some time – immersed in another culture, history, and language – you feel great. You’ve got native speaker friends and go abou...

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 and intelligent. The French have a certain je ne s...