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9 reasons why English rules
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Go anywhere in the world and you’ll find someone who speaks English. Today, learning English has become essential for communication and access to oppo...

From colazione to dolce: How to eat like Italians eat
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The following article was inspired by Rebecca who studied Italian at EF Rome. With her permission, we adapted one of her blog posts about eating in It...

13 totally relatable French expressions
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There are a million reasons to learn French: is beautiful, sexy and suave. But it’s also thoughtful and intelligent. The French have a certain je ne s...

How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps
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In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from internet culture that knows no borders to international...

5 reasons to learn Italian
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It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only saying that because I’m Italian, but because it’s the ...

5 cities that care about the environment
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Spinning through April towards us is Earth Day. Held annually on the 22nd of this month, it’s an important day on which to celebrate our planet but al...

10 international films to help you learn a language
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Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particularly if you’re new to the language. It’s worth it...

8 fun Easter traditions from around the world
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Easter is way more than some days off to binge on chocolate bunnies and candy eggs: It’s an important religious holiday that comes with all kinds of t...

6 magical spring destinations for your travel bucket list
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After all the holiday hibernation and mornings covered in snow, spring is the perfect time to venture out into the world and discover everything that’...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes to new cultures, exposes you to fantastic new cit...

10 things you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day
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On March 17, everyone’s a little Irish. Even though St. Patrick’s Day is only a public holiday in a handful of places – the Republic of Ireland, North...

I heart you in 10 languages
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Love is complicated. In an increasingly connected world, people from all over the globe are coming together and falling in love. However, when you fin...