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10 reasons to love New York
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The definition of a bustling metropolis, New York City charms the masses with its dynamic and eclectic character, its diversity and its never-ending o...

10 reasons to love Perth
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Famously the most isolated capital city in the world (it’s the capital of the state of Western Australia), Perth has a lot more to talk about than its...

Why the level of English in your country is so important
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English skills matter because they give people access to a wider range of information, a more diverse, international network, and more job opportuniti...

10 reasons to love Miami
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You’ve never been anywhere like Miami – fact. Known as the “Magic City”, Miami boasts a unique and exciting mix of hip urban culture, laid-back seasid...

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...

Top 10 tracks for a California state of mind
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Planning a trip to the Golden State? Or just in the mood for some California love? I’ve got you covered with a top ten list of West Coast classics gua...

13 reasons why winter is wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...

10 reasons to love San Diego
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San Diego needs to be on your bucket list. With spectacular weather, outdoorsy culture, amazing shopping, and food so beautiful you’ll spend as much t...

10 things to eat in California
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It seems that in California, almost any problem can be solved with a combination of avocados, yoga, and dogs: After all, food, health, and man’s best ...

How posh are you?
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When it comes to English accents, the poshest is undoubtedly British English. We’re not sure if it’s the royal family, everyone’s obsession with Jane ...

English self-assessment tools
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When you need to describe your level of English, precision is essential. Everyday terms like “beginner” and “fluent” do not mean the same thing to eve...

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 dark...