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Тom

Currently enjoying fresh alpine air in Switzerland, I hail from the sunny south of the UK. In my spare time, I enjoy eating, doing sports, buying clothes and eating more food (in that order). Follow my travel adventures on Instagram.

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5 big reasons why US and UK English sound so different
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We may share a language but there’s nothing similar when it comes to hearing someone from the US speak to someone from the UK. Everything from putting...

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...

See the sea? 12 English words that sound the same
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Learning English can be hard enough at the best of times, but it’s even more complicated when you realise there are loads of words that sound the same...

7 English words that nobody uses anymore (but totally should)
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Rarely has a language been such a linguistic Frankenstein as English – it has stolen words from countless other languages and repeatedly reinvented it...

6 British English phrases that make no sense
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Strop. Codswallop. Knackered. Just like the picture of a chair in the street above (no, we don’t get it either), we Brits do say some strange things s...

10 hidden gems in Paris
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Ah, Paris! There’s nothing more sophisticated than strolling through ancient streets lined with swanky boutique shops and more fancy hair salons than ...

10 best places to study in Europe
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Deciding where to study can be one of life’s most difficult decisions and it’s also one of the most important. Thinking about where you want to settle...

10 Netflix shows to learn English with
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Everyone’s favorite streaming service could also be the perfect place to become fluent in English. Who knew! If you’re preparing to binge-watch some o...

10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

5 things we’d rather be doing this Valentine’s Day
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Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be a seriously stressful event. Skip the stress altogether and consider hitting the ro...

7 British counties you probably can’t pronounce
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If you’ve spent time in the UK, you’ll know that we have a LOT of counties, which are the smaller regions of the country that the nation is split into...

5 dream internships you wish you had
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Taking your first steps into the workplace can be a challenge, and it’s made much easier when you get to try out a job first as an internship. They so...