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Language learning

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And the most beautiful languages in the world are…
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There are over 6900 distinct languages in the world today, but which ones are the most beautiful of ...

9 signs that you’re ready to study abroad
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Studying abroad is an essential part of learning a new language (properly), but how do you know you’...

10 best places in the world to learn a language
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So, you are thinking of learning a new language abroad. Great! You’re about to embark on a journey t...

The most spoken languages in the world are…
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How many languages do you think there are in the world? 1000? 3000? 5371? You’re getting closer. Acc...

14 (more) Japanese words with no English translations
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While my first post about Japanese words with no English translation was centered around words that ...

Football facts: 6 things you must know about England
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The English national team might be perennial underachievers, but that won’t stop this football-mad n...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about Germany
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No matter the tournament, the German football team is a force to be reckoned with: There’s always a ...

Football vocab: Get ready for game day in 5 languages
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Football brings the world together, but if you find yourself watching a game abroad or with a group ...

Football facts: 6 things you must know about Italy
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Italians take football very seriously, and they definitely have the track record to prove it. Feel l...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about Spain
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Spain, the country where football is a religion. The Spanish team is among the best in the world and...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about France
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You can’t kick off the football season without knowing your football facts – you risk making a fool ...

Talk like a Parisian: The essentials
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If you’ve spent some time around Parisians, you’ve probably noticed some unusual expressions that th...