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Learn English with these 11 free podcasts
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We’re living in a digital era; at a time when everything from ordering groceries to learning new ski...

Learning English is still a must (and here’s why)
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It’s hard to escape the dominance of the English language in our globalized world. Although there ar...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it...

13 medieval words that are ripe for a comeback
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Middle English speakers certainly had a way with words. With dramatic flair and multicultural influe...

13 (more) beautiful words with no English translation
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It’s been estimated that the English language is home to around 1 million words. However, when you l...

And the most beautiful languages in the world are…
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There are over 6900 distinct languages in the world today, but which ones are the most beautiful of ...

3 ways to trick your brain into learning a new language
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Learning a new language is incredibly rewarding and fun, but there are times when our brains seem to...

Why an app isn’t enough to master a language
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In an age when we’re permanently glued to our phones, there is an app for pretty much everything – e...

Why learn English in Canada
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Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking...

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 langua...

5 big reasons why US and UK English sound so different
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We may share a language but there’s nothing similar when it comes to hearing someone from the US spe...