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19 articles
The origins of Easter and other mysteries
4 min read 4 min

Easter? What kind of name is that? Rabbits? Why rabbits? Why colorful dyed eggs? There is simply too...

8 festive books to help you learn English
6 min read 6 min

This holiday season, what better way to get into the Christmas spirit (and improve your English voca...

5 TikTok accounts to follow for travel inspo
2 min read 2 min

When it comes to travel content online, there's no shortage of incredible inspiration on TikTok,...

8 must-see musicals in London
5 min read 5 min

Whether you’re planning to study in London or fancy a getaway to the iconic capital, going out to a ...

10 hidden gems in Munich
4 min read 4 min

The German city of Munich may be best known for beer-tents, pretzels and traditional ‘’lederhosen,” ...

5 reasons to give your kids opportunities you never had
4 min read 4 min

We know how much you adore watching your child grow, change, learn, and develop their own opinions. ...

EF Stories: Kawachi from Japan at EF Manchester
3 min read 3 min

Here is an interview with Mr.Kawachi, who studied abroad for 44 weeks in Manchester, England from Ap...

The truth about English football
3 min read 3 min

Football in England is a source of national identity, a reflection of our country and its position i...

Is the future English or emoji?
9 min read 9 min

In linguistic terms, English rules the world. An estimated 1.5 billion people speak it – 375 million...

The 8 best spring traditions around the world
5 min read 5 min

As spring surfaces to drive out the last gloomy traces of winter, we can finally start to look forwa...

5 things we’d rather be doing this Valentine’s Day
3 min read 3 min

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be a seriously stressful event. Skip...

How to live like an Olympian – Q&A with DeeDee Trotter
7 min read 7 min

When you have two Olympic gold medals and one bronze under your belt, it might be tempting to hang u...