Is dubbing the worst thing for language learners?
Twenty five years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, Europe is once again divided.…
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Why are some accents more attractive?
You are full of prejudices about people you have never met before. But don’t worry…
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Choosing between a British and American accent
Every learner of English faces the decision at some point: do I want an American…
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Halloween – A true story
Pumpkin carving, trick or treating, spooky costumes and horrific tales - ready for Halloween? We’ve…
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The Portuguese language is booming
Infante Dom Henrique de Avis was a man with a taste for adventure. For decades…
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Never be lost for words during the football this summer: ESL’s BIG FOOTBALL TRANSLATOR
Who's going to win in Brazil? Who will be the stars of the tournament? And…
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Does speaking a Romance language make you a better footballer?
With a big football jamboree on its way in Brazil, it’s time to start making…
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Dear mum and dad… here’s why you should fund my language study trip
So you’ve found a great language school in your dream location, checked out flights and…
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How can I learn a language fast? Five tips from our staff
There are many reasons to learn a language fast. Whether you need to learn a…
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English exam preparation courses for Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, TOEFL, IELTS and TOEIC exams
An official English certificate makes your CV stand out, showing employers and universities that you…
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How did English become the world’s most spoken language?
Five hundred years ago, between five and seven million people spoke English, almost all of…
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Why am I bad at languages?
If foreign words “go in one ear and out the other”, you have probably had…
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From Shakespeare to Snoop: seven people who have changed the English language
English is a wonderfully flexible language, a kind of linguistic free-for-all, where words have tumbled…
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Age is just a number
You may want to learn a language at any time of your life. When you’re…
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Does it get harder to learn a language as you get older?
Until the 1990s, it was generally accepted that only children can learn a second language…
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10 things to do in Saint Petersburg for under 700 RUB (that’s about $20)
If Moscow got the brains, Saint Petersburg definitely got the looks. Peter the Great built…
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Language learning and stress management
The world is becoming more stressful. A Google N-Gram illustrates how humans have become more…
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Yoga adds another dimension to language learning
Technology has the potential to increase stress. In the last twenty years, the majority of…
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10 things to enjoy in Montreux for less than CHF20
Enjoying the glorious sunset over Lake Geneva costs nothing. But what else can you do…
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Eight Fabulous Indian Festivals
Is there a more festive country than India? The proliferation of people and religions ensure…
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