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6 reasons why it’s never too late to learn a new language
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It’s well-documented that children with all their intrinsic learning capabilities have a headstart on the rest of us, so it’s only natural to bemoan t...

Learning a language is the key to an international future
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The benefits of expanding your child’s (or your own)  linguistic horizons go beyond the benefits of learning to communicate in a new language, and eve...

Learning one of these languages will benefit your career
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Language skills can be the career gift that keeps on giving: Being able to speak, explain, and negotiate in another language makes you more employable...

Bilingual is Better! (and here’s why)
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“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”– Ludwig WittgensteinLanguage fuels our brains, frames our thoughts, and makes complex communi...

10 reasons to take a gap year now
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gap year _(_gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, during or after university – in which a person takes time off to travel ...

17 inspiring career quotes you need in your life (now)
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This week, I attended EF’s Careers Beyond Borders in London, where I heard a lot of passionate professionals, from some of the world’s coolest compani...

8 steps to becoming awesomely comfortable at small talk
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At the beginning of almost everything – from friendships, to relationships and careers – there is small talk. Knowing how to start, maintain and smoot...

Mind the gap: Why it’s good to take some time off
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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald WalschTaking the step from high school to university is a crucial transition that will de...

Career Q&A: How to find a career that makes you happy
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This Q&A is part of a special series of interviews with successful, internationally-minded professionals and career gurus, and centered around the...