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5 reasons to learn a new language this spring
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Spring brings plenty of change with it – blossoming flowers, baby animals, and the first rays of sunshine are only part of the season’s draw. With so ...

13 important phrases to know in your second language
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Hallo zusammen! I’m a native English speaker and I’ve been trying to learn German. I’ve received loads of helpful tips about how to reach fluency – fr...

12 cool Italian expressions you’ll learn in Rome
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From gestures to food, to art, and, of course, language, Italians are known for being expressive in everything they do. With the help of a few of my I...

French, Fashion, and Living Abroad with the founder of Simone Simon
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We sat down with Cécile Thieulin, a REAL Parisian and the founder of Simone Simon, a research studio redrawing the lines between fashion and architect...

More parents want their children to study abroad – here’s why
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With the rise of the global economy, it’s unsurprising that students are increasingly keen to study, live, and work internationally. Studying abroad c...

10 weird and totally relatable words in 10 languages
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Part of the magic of learning a new language lies within discovering peculiar and unique new words. No matter how elaborate the situation at hand may ...

10 reasons why studying a language abroad is better than at home
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It’s one thing to learn the theory of a language and study vocab from a textbook at home, but it’s an entirely different thing to move abroad and spen...

3 more reasons why I learned French (and why you should too)
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“Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything.”― Steve MartinAh, le Français! It’s a language that people associate with love, crepes,...

How to convince your parents to let you study abroad
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Here’s the good news: Studying abroad is the ultimate investment in your future. And here’s the not-so-good news: It’s an investment that happens far ...

Questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Getting ready to study abroad for the first time is exciting, but you might have a question or three: What should I pack and how much of it? Do I need...

How to learn a language faster: 4 easy techniques
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So you’re itching to study abroad in Spain, go on a road trip around the US, or spend a summer surfing in Hawaii, and to make the most of the experien...

5 best ways to learn Spanish
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Spanish is a language with advantages stamped all over it. It’s the mother tongue of more than 405 million people across 30 countries, and is even mor...