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A survival guide to American English
5 min read 5 min

You’re learning English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally ...

How to celebrate Thanksgiving – Our complete guide
6 min read 6 min

As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...

My study abroad: Jacques – Florida
1 min read 1 min

“This is the summer I’ll remember all my life because I learned better English and I’m still in contact with all my friends.”“I stay in contact with m...

5 reasons to study English in the US
3 min read 3 min

Studying a language in a country where it’s spoken is 100% the best way to learn a language. That’s why thousands of people travel to the United State...

Why and how to shop Singles Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
4 min read 4 min

Do you know your shopping holidays? Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – the biggest shopping days of the season are upon us.Here’s why and how t...

5 things you absolutely must eat in New York City
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There are so many things to love and appreciate about New York City that it’s hard to really list them all. I mean, it’s the birthplace of Hip Hop, mu...

Talk like an American: The essentials
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Since living abroad, I’ve learned that there are a few words and phrases that only American English can own. And we Americans are proud of them – simi...

Talk like an American: 6 words you have to know
1 min read 1 min

People from around the world have chased their dreams to America. From the towering skyscrapers of New York to the grasslands of Idaho, the country is...

Like a Local: Southern Talk
1 min read 1 min

You can sit on front porches, sip sweet tea and eat fried chicken all day long but an authentic experience South of the Mason-Dixon Line includes talk...