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10 things you should know before moving to New York
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“You talkin’ to me?” If you’re about to move to New York City, then yes, we ARE talking to you! We know that moving to a new place can be intimidating...

How to learn English quickly: 10 tips
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English is a fun language to learn (here are 9 reasons why it rocks), and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, ...

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, in addition to becoming kind, engaged and producti...

8 awesome ways to spend time abroad
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Have you thought about spending some time abroad but are not sure what to actually do? No matter if you just graduated, have a summer to fill or just ...

10 things to do before your student days are over
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University life in a nutshell: lectures, study notes, assignments, exams, presentations, and then more exams – all fuelled by endless cups of coffee. ...

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 because the winter days are shorter, the evenings dark...

How to get TOEFL practice before test day
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Part of every student’s TOEFL preparation is taking practice tests. TOEFL practice tests familiarize you with the types of questions you’ll see on the...

10 hidden gems in the UK and Ireland
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You’ve seen Buckingham Palace, hung out at Hyde Park, explored Oxford and maybe even visited Edinburgh Castle. It’s time to expand your UK (and Irelan...

Where should I study? New York vs London
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Hot dogs vs crumpets, coffee vs tea, yellow taxis vs black cabs: It’s time to pit New York and London against each other to find out what’s the best p...

10 hidden gems in Bristol
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From historic open-air swimming pools to music festivals and movie screenings in caves underneath the city, there’s so much more to Bristol than the S...

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...

12 most beautiful words in English
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English is a language with an unusual backstory, a fascinating history and a vocabulary that’s unrivaled in terms of scale and variety. While it’s no ...