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10 manga to learn Japanese with
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Need some fun study aids while you learn Japanese? Look no further than manga. Manga are Japanese comic books and graphic novels that use an iconic li...

5 everyday hacks to help you learn a language
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Effective language learning just doesn’t happen in a classroom. For lifelong language skills, research shows that immersing yourself in the language i...

How to learn English quickly: 10 tips
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English is a fun language to learn (here are 9 reasons why it rocks), and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, ...

10 spooky Netflix picks to learn English with this Halloween
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Who said that studying can’t be fun? Trick or treat yo’ self with a little “Netflix & learn” this Halloween!Watching movies and TV shows in the la...

How to improve your written English: 7 tips
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Buying a bus ticket, going to the doctor, finding an apartment, or just, you know, opening your mouth and having a regular conversation – most student...

6 benefits of studying abroad for adults over 50
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Dream of heading overseas and ordering a meal in another language? Perhaps immersing yourself in foreign films or literature? Or maybe just expanding ...

How to become fluent in a year: The ultimate guide
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Being fluent in a language is one of the most in-demand, employable skills there is (sorry, speaking fluent emoji doesn’t count), and the ability to c...

EF Stories: Elaine from Belgium at EF Costa Rica
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About a year ago, I went to Costa Rica for the first time with EF. I departed from Zaventem with another girl I didn't know. The connection was im...

8 dystopian books to help you learn English
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If you’ve ever been morbidly fascinated with what the future might look like if pressing societal threats are left unaddressed, then dystopian literat...

Fun facts about the European Day of Languages
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In case you are looking for a reason to throw a little party, look no further and put on your party hat right now: the 26th September is the European ...

False friends: Spotting and avoiding common linguistic traps
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You’re reading a book in a foreign language that you’re trying to learn, and you spot a familiar word. It’s similar to one in your mother tongue, so i...

10 Italian expressions everyone should know
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There are hundreds of expressions in the English language that look or sound similar to their Italian equivalents. The Italian language, however, cont...