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5 reasons to learn Italian
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It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only sayi...

10 international films to help you learn a language
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Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particu...

5 cities that care about the environment
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Spinning through April towards us is Earth Day. Held annually on the 22nd of this month, it’s an imp...

8 fun Easter traditions from around the world
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Easter is way more than some days off to binge on chocolate bunnies and candy eggs: It’s an importan...

6 magical spring destinations for your travel bucket list
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After all the holiday hibernation and mornings covered in snow, spring is the perfect time to ventur...

10 things you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day
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On March 17, everyone’s a little Irish. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is only a public holiday in a ...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes...

How to say I love you in 10 languages
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Love is complicated. In an increasingly connected world, people from all over the globe are coming t...

6 unusual travel ideas for 2023
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With a brand new year comes a brand new opportunity to tick some new exciting destinations off that ...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2022
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With a new year just around the corner, it’s once again time to reflect on the year almost passed. W...

10 English slang terms you need to know in 2023
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As we well know by now, slang moves fast. 2022’s terms? Dead and gone. In their place, a whole new a...

12 awesome Christmas traditions from around the world
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There’s a lot to love about Christmas – food, family, friends, and all kinds of other words that don...