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Thanksgiving with a twist: 3 new ways to celebrate
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Thanksgiving is usually seen as a traditional American holiday, centered around turkey and pumpkin pie (check out our guide for Thanksgiving newbies h...

Weird things Londoners do (as seen through the eyes of an intrepid Italian)
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I’m sure that there are plenty of things that Brits or Londoners would find strange about how we live in Italy. But having spent the last four weeks i...

The only playlist you’ll need this summer
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What is summer without an anthem? Nothing, we say. That’s why we’ve always had an anthem at EF and this year’s anthem is part of a summer playlist tha...

4 reasons why you should learn Japanese
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Japan is a country that is surprising, striking and full of fascinating contrasts – mixing ultra-modern cities and technology with ancient traditions ...

10 Netflix shows to learn German with
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Let’s be totally honest – learning German is hard. The grammar, the vocabulary and the pronunciation are tricky and sometimes a challenge to native sp...

How to cheek-kiss – a quick guide
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The cheek-kiss dilemma is one you’re likely to encounter at some point in your life, especially if you travel or study abroad. It’s hard enough to kno...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Pierre Rolland on how learning English impacted his career
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What can learning English do for your career? For EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale team member, Pierre Rolland, learning English allowed the F...

Why is the world obsessed with Korea?
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Since Gangnam Style took the world by storm in 2012, weird and wonderful news stories about South Korea pop up literally every week – whether it’s the...

5 of my favorite sporting events around the world
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Barcelona, SpainSpain has two of the elite soccer teams on earth in FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. For any true soccer fan these teams are a must see, ...

10 best cities in the world for vegetarians (and open-minded foodies)
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With more and more people moving away from meat consumption for both ethical and environmental reasons, vegetarianism is on the rise. The days where m...

The ultimate Oktoberfest guide
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Ahh, it’s that time of the year again when drinking beer at all hours of the day is totally acceptable: Oktoberfest is here again! Before you pack you...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Rigoberto Urán on learning languages and living abroad
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“Tranquilo papito, no se preocupe.”Translated  as “take it easy” or “stay calm,” this simple phrase embodies EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale’...