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Kaisa

A sauna-loving, cinnamon bun-eating Finn with a serious case of wanderlust. 30+ countries later, I’ve discovered that home is everywhere and anywhere, as long as I have my husband and camera at hand. Find me on www.kaisasd.com

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50 things we love about the UK (and know you’ll love too)

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Delightfully diverse and bewilderingly beautiful, Britain has a unique charm that enthrals almost an...

12 weirdest words in English

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It’s not that hard to find a few weird words among the approximately 750,000 words that make up the ...

Why the level of English in your country is so important

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English skills matter because they give people access to a wider range of information, a more divers...

Change is the only constant – 10 things to know about the future of work and what it means for your child

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As humans, we tend to imagine that the future will look like a version of the past. As parents, we f...

How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps

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In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from inter...

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 child...

12 funniest words in English

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It’s a slightly bonkers challenge to try to identify the funniest words in English out of a vocabula...

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, ...

50 things we love about the US (and know you’ll love too)

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Land of the free, home of the brave, and arguably the most popular country on Earth. Here are the 50...

Bilingual is better (and here’s why)

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“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”– Ludwig WittgensteinLanguage fuels our brai...

10 things we bet you didn’t know about New Zealand

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A hobbit wonderland, a bungee jumper’s paradise and the home of the haka dance danced by the rugby t...

How to pack like a boss – 10 invaluable tips from experienced travelers

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Ever found yourself desperately stuffing your bag with a random set of clothes a few hours before da...