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13 totally relatable French expressions
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There are a million reasons to learn French: is beautiful, sexy and suave. But it’s also thoughtful and intelligent. The French have a certain je ne s...

10 more fantastic facts about languages
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The wonderful world of language learning offers us endless opportunities for growth and communication and is rooted in a great deal of rich history. L...

How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps
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In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from internet culture that knows no borders to international...

What language should I learn? Here’s how to decide.
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Knowing a second, third or even fifth language is awesome, but how do you pick which one to learn (next)? There are over 6000 languages out there, so ...

5 reasons to learn Italian
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It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only saying that because I’m Italian, but because it’s the ...

How to learn Japanese quickly: 10 tips
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Being fluent in a second language is a super impressive skill. It arms you with the tools to become a better communicator, allows you to understand an...

10 (more) weird words in English
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There are over 171,000 words in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. With that many to choose from, you can be sure that ...

How to learn French quickly: 10 tips
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Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million French speakers and learn the worl...

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 influences, speakers of English during the Medieval time...

10 romantic French phrases to charm your crush
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Some say it with flowers, some say it with chocolates. But, if you really want to up the ante this Valentine's Day, learn to charm your romantic i...

Why you should plan a slow travel trip this year
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Want to see the world and really experience new destinations? Forget weekend city breaks and short-hop holidays. The new trend is slow travel — the ar...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read in 2022
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With a new year just around the corner, it’s once again time to reflect on the year almost passed. What better occasion to have a nostalgic look back ...