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10 Things to Eat in Japan
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When people think of Japanese food, they tend to just think of sushi or ramen. However, Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other cit...

How to overcome the cringe of learning a new language
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Recently, a TikToker went viral for sharing their theory on "Cringe Mountain" — the steep peak you have to climb to ever get really good at ...

17 language quotes to turbocharge your learning
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You probably guessed it already: We <3 languages like crazy here at EF. And while we write all the time about what makes us go loco for lingo, we t...

11 best cities for your post-graduation trip
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Congratulations, all that studying and paper-writing is over! With graduation come not only more sleep and less cafeteria food, but also an open door ...

10 best student spots in London: From food to music
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From the best cheap-eats to the coolest art or music venues, we’ve scoured London in search of the places that every student should add to their bucke...

Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
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Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock if it is anything different from what you are used...

Spain’s sunny center: Madrid infographic
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From fabulous food to great football and gorgeous monuments soaked in year-round sunshine, Madrid is an urban paradise nestled in the very heart of Sp...

50 unbelievable facts about the world to make you seem cultured
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Have you ever sat around the table with friends or family, enjoying a perfectly acceptable lunch or dinner, and listened – powerless – as the conversa...

5 ways to make the best of your host family experience
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Living abroad is one of the most enriching experiences a person can have. One of the best ways to have an authentic experience is to live with a host ...

10 reasons to love Dublin
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Just saying this city’s name conjures up rich images of history, rolling green hills, spellbinding city lanes, and endless pints of Guinness. On the e...

A definitive guide to exploring San Diego
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San Diego seems to have it all. Whilst it’s known as ‘America’s finest city’ for its long stretches of white beaches, the city offers a vast array of ...

17 German Words with no English translation
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I recently moved to the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and as a result, I’ve been trying to pick up German, which is a tricky endeavor. Firstly,...