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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...

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...

10 tips for moving abroad on your own
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Whether it’s to learn a new language, accept a job offer, or start your studies, moving abroad changes your life.Step One: Decide to move abroad after...

Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
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For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good reason. As the language of diplomacy, business and ...

The ultimate summer guide to Brighton
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When the sun is shining, there’s only one place that Brits want to be: by the sea! Since the 1800s, Brighton has been one of England’s top beach desti...

10 more TV shows to learn English with
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Learning English can be a challenge, so what better way to gain fluency than learning while not even realizing you’re doing it! I’ve put together anot...

10 reasons why Ireland is the best place to study
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Looking for the perfect place to learn English (or indeed study anything else)? Here are ten reasons for why Ireland should be at the very top of your...

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...

How posh are you?
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When it comes to English accents, the poshest is undoubtedly British English. We’re not sure if it’s the royal family, everyone’s obsession with Jane ...

4 reasons why you should send your child to study abroad
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Every day, parents wave their children off at departure gates across the world and wonder how they will cope without their babies in the months that f...

More questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home away from home is as awesome as you imagined it would...

4 essential road trips in Southern California
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You’re finally in Southern California – the waves are gorgeous, the sun is always out and you’re basically living in your shorts and sandals. If the s...