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German certification: all you need to know about the Goethe-Zertifikat

Offered by the Goethe-Instituten in Germany, the Goethe-Zertifikat are tests that certify a candidate’s proficiency in German.

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Five documentaries to help you learn English

Tired of fiction? Ready for some real-life stories? Try this top-notch selection of fascinating English-language documentaries that will help to improve your linguistic knowdelegs.

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German certification: all you need to know about the DSH Certificate

The DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) is a certificate of German language proficiency issued by German universities.

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How to say “I love you” convincingly in French

When it comes to love, no city does it better than Paris. Is it the elegant Haussannian facades, the sun-dappled banks of the Seine or the charming cafes around every corner that give the city its fame?

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Cheers! Navigating the English-speaking bar and pub scene

There’s no better place to practice your English than in a pub or bar – or any establishment that serves boozy drinks for that matter.

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Eating out: 5 useful phrases when in an English-speaking restaurant

Any language enthusiast will tell you that having the opportunity to use and practice the language is the most rewarding aspect of traveling abroad.

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En soirée: A complete survival guide when in a French bar

There are 67 million people living in France, and for many of them, the thirst is real.

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5 books to improve your English skills

When beginning to learn a language, one can go about it in many ways: traveling, watching TV shows and movies, subscribing to online language lessons or reading up on some classics in your target language.

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5 contemporary TV shows to help improve your English

It’s the 21st century, and we don’t learn English by simply memorizing grammar books in the bathtub while playing the violin anymore.

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The benefits of being bilingual

Unless you’re born and raised in a multilingual environment, studying and mastering a foreign language generally requires months – if not years – of hard work and perseverance. Now more than ever, it seems that that hard work is well worth the effort.