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@AmazingEyes1122 My guess is 7 eggs left—unless there’s a clever twist hiding in the wording

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The false friend of the week is... ROPE

One word takes you shopping. The other teaches you how to tie knots. Spanish ROPA means what you wear: shirts, trousers, and your outfit for the day. English ROPE is what you pull, tie, or use for climbing.

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The word of the week is... HORSE! Elegant, powerful, iconic—and able to make you feel like you’re in a movie just by watching it run. 🇮🇹 cavallo
🇬🇧 horse
🇫🇷 cheval
🇪🇸 caballo
🇵🇹 cavalo
🇩🇪 Pferd
🇷🇺 ��ошадь (lóshad’)

Language fact: In many Romance

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French word challenge! How strong is your French vocabulary? In today’s reel, test your memory with a new challenge: drill, surgeon, lizard, dam—and one final word. Can you guess it before the video ends? The answer is canoe! How many did you

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Have you ever smelled a fragrance and instantly been transported to a memory? It’s not magic—it’s science. Smell is the sense most directly linked to emotion: aromas can shift your mood, awaken vivid memories, and influence behavior. From calming

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The White Nights of St. Petersburg speak directly to the heart of Russian language and culture. While other destinations offer views to admire, here every evening becomes a living lesson: walks along the Neva, drawbridges opening in the night

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Immagina la vera gezelligheid olandese: atmosfere calde, amici, risate e conversazioni che scaldano l’anima. Più di “accogliente”, è un modo di vivere fatto di presenza, intimità e semplicità.

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Perché accontentarsi di guide frammentarie o tour standard? Vivi Spagna e America Latina come un’esperienza urbana: murales, Cammino di Santiago e concerti urban. Impara lo spagnolo camminando, ascoltando e vivendo ogni incontro.

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La lingua è un paesaggio: strade facili, salite ripide e panorami sorprendenti. Nota dove procedi spedito e dove ti perdi. Poi descrivi il testo come un luogo: città caotica, sentiero tranquillo o montagna ripida?

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The Added Sentence

Today, you don’t just read. You step into the article. Read a text in another language, then ask: “What sentence could I add here without anyone noticing it isn’t the author’s? ”

It must match the tone, topic, and rhythm. If it

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The New Author

Today, you don’t just read the article. You do better than the author. Open an article in another language, read it to the end, then invent the title you think it should have had. If you can write a better one, you’ve understood the

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Under the beach umbrella, big plans take shape—including choosing your next language to learn! Our new autumn 2026 language courses are already online. Use your holiday to explore the options and find the course that best fits your goals. September

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Indian weddings are a kaleidoscope of colors, rituals, and flavors that last for days. Discover cultural context, fascinating insights, and practical tips to be a thoughtful guest—or draw inspiration for your dream destination wedding.

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In September, France doesn’t just go back to school—it truly starts again. As beaches empty and suitcases return to the closet, the country shifts into gear: the rentrée, a collective new beginning for school, work and culture. New notebooks, busy

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The false friend of the week is… ACETO! It’s easy to confuse the word, just like it’s easy to grab the wrong bottle. ACEITE in Spanish = oil: bread, bruschetta, “just a drizzle. ”
ACETO in Italian = vinegar: salad, tangy, “okay, but don’t overdo

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In Burgundy, French is sometimes learned through listening before books. From reading labels aloud to autumn walks through the vineyards and spontaneous conversations, the language stops being abstract and becomes a living experience. This article

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Did you know festivals like the Edinburgh Literary Festival can give you 3 benefits when studying English? 1. Immersion in real language
Through readings, talks and Q&As, you learn authentic expressions, rhythm and nuances that textbooks often

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Negative Summary 🙃🗞️

Today, don’t explain what the article is about. Explain what it isn’t. Read an article in English once, then try this mental exercise: describe it by exclusion. It isn’t a review, tutorial, controversy, or alarmist piece.

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GERMAN: HOW DO YOU SAY…? Accept the challenge? Four actions, a few seconds, and one mission: say their names in German before the timer runs out! Watch each video carefully, think of the answer, and say it aloud before the solution appears. Ready?

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The word of the week is... DUCK! Small, funny, elegant when swimming, and a little clumsy when walking. Its name changes from one language to another, but the “how cute” feeling is universal. How do you say “duck” around the world? Italian: anatra