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5 best ways to learn Spanish
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Spanish is a language with advantages stamped all over it. It’s the mother tongue of more than 405 million people across 30 countries, and is even mor...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
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A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, dur...

10 tricky words in English & how to stop misspelling them
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Along with pronunciation and grammar, one of the biggest challenges for English language learners is vocabulary. You may not struggle with new words w...

10 must-watch films to help you learn French
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There’s something particularly captivating about French cinema. From laugh-out-loud to thought-provoking scenes, French films don’t just entertain — t...

10 comedy podcasts to learn English with
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Keen to add some variety to your English language learning? Dip your toes into the world of comedy podcasts and enjoy a laugh while you boost your ski...

13 medieval words that are ripe for a comeback
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Middle English speakers certainly had a way with words. With dramatic flair and multicultural influences, speakers of English during the Medieval time...

10 beautiful spring words in different languages
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Move over, fall — when it comes to choosing the best time of year, you simply can’t beat the spring season. Mornings are heavy with birdsong, daylight...

How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips
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When you ask a language student what their goals are, almost everyone says “improve my speaking”. When learning a foreign language, you’ll find yourse...

How language learning can support your mental health
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Positive mental health is essential to well-being and leading a happy, fulfilling life. It enables you to focus at work and study, maintain healthy re...

11 German slang terms to make you sound like a local
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When learning a new language, it’s easy to sound a bit like you’ve eaten a foreign dictionary. But, there’s a simple solution. Using colloquialisms an...

What is the best age to learn a language?
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Although our understanding of language learning is constantly evolving, persistent myths about children being far superior at picking them up abound, ...

What's the oldest language in the world?
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Languages are more than a means of communication — they’re living records of history and culture. They shape civilizations, preserve traditions, and c...