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Emma

Born with a severe case of wanderlust, you can find me trying to fill my English passport with new stamps, accompanied by a backpack, my camera and a snorkel. In between dreaming of adventures that combine snowboarding and diving, I'm a travel writer in Bristol and like to tread the thin line between impressive and worrying coffee consumption.

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Hobbies, soft skills and languages: 5 ways to improve your CV
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These days, having a good CV just isn’t good enough. To land the job or internship of your dreams, y...

10 Christmas sayings in different languages
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For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differentl...

All the English rugby terms you need to know
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Invented 200 years ago in a town named Rugby, the game of rugby is one of England’s best sporting ex...

How to become fluent in a year: The ultimate guide
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Being fluent in a language is one of the most in-demand, employable skills there is (sorry, speaking...

How to eat like the Spanish eat
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One of the best things about visiting Spain is the foodie culture. The fresh Mediterranean ingredien...

10 best winter cities in the world
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The w-word gets a lot of bad press. Sure, the warm sunny days of summer are wonderful, but just beca...

10 reasons to love San Francisco
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Sometimes overlooked for its Californian neighbors, Los Angeles and San Diego, America’s innovation ...

10 hidden gems in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is full of icons; from the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Observatory high up on the hi...

How to eat like the Japanese eat
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It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really ...

10 warm escapes for winter
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Keen to escape the cold this winter? You may have to journey a little further from home, but beyond ...

10 autumnal movies to help you learn English
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For many people, fall is all about chunky knit sweaters and drinking all things pumpkin-spiced. The ...

A survival guide to American English
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You’re learning English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to c...