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10 reasons why Munich should be your next travel destination

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Look out, Berlin — another of Germany’s busy cities is rapidly becoming the must-visit spot for travelers seeking culture. Munich blends the cosmopoli...

New year, new language — 8 tips to make it happen

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10 English slang terms you need to know in 2025

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Language learning

12 weirdest words in English

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It’s not that hard to find a few weird words among the approximately 750,000 words that make up the English language (we dug up the 12 most beautiful ...

5 common language learning myths debunked

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There are plenty of misconceptions about learning a new language, and some of them can make the task of becoming fluent feel completely impossible. Th...

10 Christmas sayings in different languages

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For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...

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Travel

10 best winter cities in the world

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The w-word gets a lot of bad press. Sure, the warm sunny days of summer are wonderful, but just because the winter days are shorter, the evenings darker, and the temperatures colder doesn’t mean the chilly months can’t be awesome – and we have 10 cities to prove it.1. New York, USASome people argue that New York gets better as it cools: The festive...

Foodie guide to Manchester: 10 unmissable spots

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Looking for a place to refuel after class, the best brunch in Manchester or where to find a typical Sunday roast? We’ve put together a foodie’s guide to Manchester to help you taste your way through the city’s best cafes, restaurants, bars and markets like a local.1. Altrincham MarketKnown by locals as the ‘Alty Market’, this indoor food hall has a...

The ultimate guide to Christmas in New York

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When the holiday season finally rolls around, there is only one place to be: New York. During the festive period, the city that never sleeps transforms into a winter wonderland. With lights, music, and experiences, you’ll feel like the main character in a cheesy Christmas movie.So, if you want to experience the best of NYC’s holiday season, here’s ...

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Culture

9 New Year’s traditions from around the world

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Feel like mixing up your New Year’s routines a little and making sure you do everything possible to be blessed with fortune, prosperity and happiness ...

How to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US: Our complete guide

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As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...

12 English words with truly strange origins

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The English language is a curious melting pot of words from across the globe, forged through a millennia of invasions, wars, colonial expansion and sc...

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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

50 most inspiring travel quotes of all time

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It’s time to take your wanderlust to new levels with our list of the most inspiring travel quotes of all time. From iconic poets and authors to philo...

15 English abbreviations you need to know

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Everyone loves a bit of code, and acronyms and abbreviations are great little tools that make communication faster and more fun, especially when tryin...

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