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10 reasons to love Hawaii
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It’s like Heaven on Earth: The beaches are beautiful, the culture cool, the sea sparkling and the surf better than pretty much anywhere else in the wo...

Why learning a language is hard & how to make it easier
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If you’re struggling to learn a new language, breathe, you’re not alone. Adults famously find language learning more difficult than children, whose su...

A beginner’s guide to British humor
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Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetectable sarcasm, and constant deadpan delivery, Brit...

8 awesome ways to spend time abroad
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Have you thought about spending some time abroad but are not sure what to actually do? No matter if you just graduated, have a summer to fill or just ...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer abroad? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our pa...

4 reasons why you should send your child to study abroad
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Every day, parents wave their children off at departure gates across the world and wonder how they will cope without their babies in the months that f...

Your teacher wishes you knew this about language learning
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Most language learners hit a wall at some point. Perhaps your progress hasn’t been as quick as you’d like or you’re struggling to advance to the next ...

Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
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For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good reason. As the language of diplomacy, business and ...

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...

10 best places to study in Europe
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Deciding where to study can be one of life’s most difficult decisions and it’s also one of the most important. Thinking about where you want to settle...

10 most fun languages to learn
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There’s absolutely no reason for why learning a language should be boring. Sure, if fluency is your goal all languages require dedication and commitme...

Finding the love of your life abroad – An EF Love Story
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d reveal one our favorite real-life love stories. Meet Rocio and Mauricio – two former EF s...