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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 c...

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, ...

20 words and phrases you didn’t know Shakespeare invented
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William Shakespeare was an incredible writer and poet, but did you know he also single-handedly adde...

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 ca...

10 things that only those who lived in the UK understand
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The UK moves to its own polite, rainy rhythm, and for those of us who’ve lived in the world’s greate...

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

5 things to know about working life in London
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It’s no surprise that many people (especially students) want to work in London. The British capital ...

10 hidden gems in Brighton
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Brighton is quirky, cool and chock-full of hidden gems that give this seaside city its undeniable ch...

6 British English phrases that make no sense
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Strop. Codswallop. Knackered. Just like the picture of a chair in the street above (no, we don’t get...

Finding love abroad – Camila & Peter’s EF love story
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When our students embark on a language trip abroad, they never know what they might find along the w...

Why study English in London?
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Thinking of studying, working or just living in London? My advice: go for it. London has so many fan...

10 hidden gems in Manchester
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Manchester’s industrial past combined with a modern hipster vibe make it an iconic British city that...