Cultural topics for English learners

healthy english food and soup

Jan 06, 2021

Healthy English food to get your taste buds tingling

Do you think English food is all fish and chips and meat pies? Traditional English food doesn’t have a reputation...

man researching health insurance in America

Jan 06, 2021

How to get health insurance in America

Getting health insurance in America can be hugely complex for those who are new to the system (and to be...

friends talking about their language learning bucket list

Jan 06, 2021

Do you have a language learning bucket list?

Learning a language can sometimes be a slow process. But a bucket list could be just the thing to kick...

woman exercise in one of the healthiest countries in the world

Jan 03, 2021

What are the world’s 10 healthiest countries?

Do you think you live in one of the healthiest countries in the world? In fact, what makes a country...

Jan 01, 2021

6 emotions that differ between cultures

Emotions are a tricky concept to categorise, because they vary so much even between individual people. Nevertheless, there do tend...

woman googling how to avoid social isolation

Jan 01, 2021

How to deal with social isolation

For most people, this year has been a little challenging. Who are we kidding? It’s been awful. With a global...

woman laughing because she is thinking about learning a language for her new year's resolution

Dec 15, 2020

Why learning a language should be your #1 New Year’s resolution

In today’s globalised world, our ability to communicate with others has extended further than we’ve ever gone before. Nonetheless, while...

2 Freunde an einem Weihnachtsmarktstand unterhalten sich über einzigartige Weihnachtstraditionen

Dec 15, 2020

10 unique Christmas traditions from around the world

You’ve likely heard of Christmas trees and Santa Clause, but there are other ways that different cultures celebrate Christmas, too....

Common misconceptions about language learning

Dec 15, 2020

Common misconceptions about language learning

People learn a new language for all sorts of reasons: immigration, love, work, or just to stretch their brain. Whenever...

woman drinking hot chocolate and celebrating christmas

Dec 08, 2020

Does everyone celebrate Christmas?

Even though Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays across the world, some religions perceive it differently or...

woman celebrating new year's eve in the US in times square

Dec 03, 2020

How to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the US

It’s that time of year again and you’re wondering how to celebrate New Year’s Eve while in the US? To...

A ginger bread house: One of th ebest Chirstmas foods in America

Dec 03, 2020

The best Christmas food in America: 10 popular dishes

What sorts of delicious treats do Americans typically eat for Christmas? Here is an overview of the most popular Christmas...