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Here’s how your brain changes when you learn a language – what a University of Tokyo study showed us
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In a joint research project with EF Education First and the University of Tokyo, it was revealed for the first time that significant changes in brain ...

14 (more) Japanese words with no English translations
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While my first post about Japanese words with no English translation was centered around words that have to do with work, this second part takes a loo...

40 questions to make you a virtual pub quiz master
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During these strange and wacky days, where we all find ourselves with lots of spare time, people have been finding interesting and resourceful ways to...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
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Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – you need the right mix of education, experience an...

Learning a language abroad during COVID-19 – here’s what our students say
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Here at EF, we’re committed to opening the world through education and to making sure that learning never stops. Throughout these tumultuous times, we...

Online learning vs. in-person classes – what’s better?
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With ever-changing landscapes and new global challenges, educators and learners around the world have had to adapt. In this new era, connecting with f...

5 feel-good Netflix shows to binge watch this fall
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Hey, you! Stop what you’re doing. Here’s an article that may just provide the inspiration you need to create a little bit of bliss this fall. We’re ta...

10 reasons to love Boston
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One of the biggest cities in New England and perched on a stretch of beautiful North American coastline, Boston is popular with locals, tourists and s...

5 ways to keep kids busy and motivated at home
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When your child steps outside of the classroom, their learning doesn’t stop there. Another great place for your child to learn? Your home. Simple day-...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
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A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, dur...

3 reasons why you should start planning your next language trip
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In recent months, life as we have come to know it has changed radically. Most of us find ourselves at home working, studying, resting, or even taking ...

5 easy ways to learn Japanese from home
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If you want to learn Japanese, most people would say “go to Tokyo,” but what if you want to learn Japanese from home? How can you get the oomph of tra...