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11/11/2016

So Long, Leonard Cohen

(Level: Advanced) Leonard Cohen, the hugely influential singer and songwriter whose work spanned nearly 50 years, died at the age of 82. Cohen’s label, Sony Music […]
31/10/2016

Halloween: was it always like this?

Today we celebrate Halloween. But it may have been different a while (or centuries) ago. Find out more about wearing costumes and trick-or-treating! [Level: Upper intermediate] […]
21/09/2016

Multiple Intelligences

Text Level: B1/B2 Multiple intelligences? But how many are there? The number seems to go up and up. Howard Gardner is the man who first identified […]
09/09/2016

Just Because It’s Friday!

Fridays are often considered the “national day for happy hours”. Having said that, how about practicing the right pronunciation of your favorite beer style? Check the […]
10/08/2016

50 BUSINESS ACRONYMS AND BUSINESS ABBREVIATIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Ever feel like your co-workers or friends are speaking to you in a different language? No, it’s not about having a meeting entirely in French. We’re […]
05/08/2016

5 CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT OLYMPICS THAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW

As we count down for the Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight, check out these interesting facts about Olympics in history. Do you know any other? Share with […]
06/07/2016

When to Use “Which” and “Who”

    Did you know that which has been around in various forms since the eighth century? Who dates to sometime before 900. Despite hundreds of […]
29/06/2016

What’s the Difference Between Luggage and Baggage?

    Synonyms give language richness and texture. Words that are otherwise very close in meaning often have subtle differences. Much of English vocabulary originated from […]
22/06/2016

The Statue of Liberty

    One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty, was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the […]