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Gap year guide to Europe
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Gap years come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting internatio...

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 b...

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 bec...

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Travel

10 unique spots to add to your summer bucket list
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Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to pack away those puffer jackets and start making pl...

5 things to do in New York on a budget
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It’s no secret that living in or traveling to New York can be on the expensive side, which can be da...

5 spectacular natural wonders you can easily access from major cities
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Spending time outside and appreciating nature is good for the soul. Research has shown that connecti...

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Culture

From colazione to dolce: How to eat like Italians eat
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The following article was inspired by Rebecca who studied Italian at EF Rome. With her permission, w...

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...

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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 most difficult words in English
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English can be a real pest, and even native speakers find themselves stumbling over some stubbornly ...

15 English abbreviations you need to know
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Everyone loves a bit of code, and acronyms and abbreviations are great little tools that make commun...

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