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118 articles
20 signs you’ve made a friend for life
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Good friends make fantastic memories, but the best kind of friends are the ones with whom you have an unspoken agreement to laugh together for the res...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it’s your first time leaving friends, family, and th...

6 body language cues that show you’re open to making new friends
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“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.”That quote, from the Irish poet William Butler Yeats, is something to keep in mind the...

Train like a local: 10 cities to learn a new sport in
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We always say that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in the local culture. When studying abroad you can get proactive (get i...

5 easy ways to practice your new language skills abroad
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We’ll say it: there’s a limit to how much you’ll learn in class. Or on an app. Learning a language isn’t just about memorizing vocabulary or acing gra...

Making friends from around the world: Alessandra’s EF adventure
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Meet Alessandra, a 20-year-old language student from Italy with a passion for singing, reading, and exploring the world. Her journey with EF has taken...

The ultimate summer guide to Bristol
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Whether you’re in Bristol to learn English or just passing through, the city boasts a summer packed with exciting events and unforgettable moments. Se...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave
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Moving abroad, whether for a gap year, or a study abroad program, is one of the most interesting and exciting things a person can do – but that’s not ...

How to navigate cultural differences: 9 tips
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Cultural exchange is a huge part of foreign language learning. Language is so connected to culture that, to become fluent, it’s essential to learn abo...

How to overcome the fear of speaking a new language
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Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures, opportunities, and friendships. The best way to strengthen language skills is to practice, but fo...

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...

The ultimate summer guide to London
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When over 10% of the UK population lives in London, you can be absolutely sure that this creative capital city knows how to keep its residents (and vi...