Language And Culture
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Conservation from Reef to Ridge: An Experiential Learning Excursion in Belize
Every year, students from the New York and Pasadena campuses embark on a journey to tropical Belize. They spend two...
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Insider tips: UK culture
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each constituent is often associated with a stereotype...
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Common English phrases you won’t hear in the classroom
If learning a new language wasn’t hard enough, every culture also has their own idioms or sayings that you probably...
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EF English Proficiency Index: Why English is important in a globalized world
Many would call English the most important language to know. As the world continues to move in a globalized direction,...
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The value of differing perspectives in the classroom
In the age of social media and tailored news networks, it’s quite easy to create a world that constantly feeds...
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The benefits of joining drama club in high school
This blog post about the drama club was written by EF Academy New York student Maksim The drama club is...
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What Hispanic Heritage Month means to me
Since 1988, each fall from September 15 to October 15, the United States has celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month ....
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10 Christmas films to learn English with
With the winter holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to curl up on the couch, watch movies,...
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UK and US: culture comparison
Here at EF Academy HQ in Zurich, we have team members from all over the world. This week, we’ve put...
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5 spooky Halloween traditions in the US
In the United States, the month of October has one singular focus: Halloween. The holiday was originally observed as “All...
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This is how Americans celebrate the 4th of July
The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is arguably America’s favorite holiday! The day commemorates when the US gained its...
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May Day – what is it all about and why do we celebrate it?
May Day, also known as Labour Day or International Workers’ Day, is a public holiday celebrated on May 1st every...