EF GO Blog | EF Global Site (English)
The latest on travel, languages and culture by EF
MenuFree Brochure

Our favorites

Language learning

10 Christmas sayings in different languages
3 min read 3 min

For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...

10 festive English idioms everyone should know
6 min read 6 min

To truly perfect your English, you need to know your idioms. Idioms are phrases used to describe a feeling or situation, and often mean something enti...

How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips
4 min read 4 min

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...

See all Language learning articles

Travel

10 reasons to love Kyoto
3 min read 3 min

Kyoto is a city where centuries of history still shape everyday life. Wander through ancient shrines, lantern-lit alleys, and beautiful temples, and y...

20 signs you’ve made a friend for life
4 min read 4 min

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...

10 most breathtaking road trips around the UK and Ireland
4 min read 4 min

Living or studying in the UK or Ireland is a perfect opportunity to spend long weekends or holidays road tripping around the British Isles. Assemble a...

See all Travel articles

Culture

How to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US: Our complete guide
6 min read 6 min

As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...

10 fall traditions from around the world
5 min read 5 min

When we think of well-known autumn traditions, many of us imagine Halloween, known for its carved pumpkins, scary movies, and kids in costumes. But ar...

Fun facts about the European Day of Languages
3 min read 3 min

In case you are looking for a reason to throw a little party, look no further and put on your party hat right now: the 26th September is the European ...

See all Culture articles

Most Popular

50 most inspiring travel quotes of all time
4 min read 4 min

It’s time to take your wanderlust to new levels with our list of  the most inspiring travel quotes of all time. From iconic poets and authors to philo...

12 awesome Christmas traditions from around the world
5 min read 5 min

There’s a lot to love about Christmas – food, family, friends, and all kinds of other words that don’t start with the letter F. What makes the holiday...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
5 min read 5 min

Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

See all Most Popular articles