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French phrases you must know French is spoken by 220 million people in the world (with 80 million being native speakers). It is the official language in 29 countries. It is the language of literature, poetry and cinema. In pop culture French is referred to as the language of love, maybe because it …
Idioms related to clothes and clothing Idioms are phrases or common expressions which usually have figurative but sometimes also literal meaning. Check out our list of common idioms related to clothes and clothing. Air one’s dirty laundry in public Meaning: to talk about your personal problems and quarrels or argue in front …
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Explore Barcelona for free Due to its location, cultural heritage and status Barcelona is a popular tourist destination. It is Spain’s second most populated city. Although it can get expensive, don’t forget that there are always things you can do for free and we don’t just mean walking in a park. Check our …
Phrasal verbs with ‘take’ Phrasal verbs are idiomatic phrases including a verb and either a preposition or an adverb or a combination of the two. Below you can learn the most common phrasal verbs with ‘take’ and read some examples. Take after Meaning: to resemble, be similar to i.e. a parent or …
TOEFL What is it? TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and measures your ability to understand and use the English language at university level. The test is available in two forms: IBT (internet-based test) and PBT (paper-based test). However the paper-based format is available only where the internet-based one …
This week in the Student Library you will be able to read articles about: the TOEFL exam, free things to do in Barcelona, Phrasal verbs with take. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and let us know what you’d like to read next week!
Collocations with come Collocations are pairs of words or sequences of words which are often used together. Below you can learn the most common collocations with ‘come’ and read some examples. Come clean about Example: Mom, I need to come clean about the vase, I broke it not Tommy. Come close …
Asian languages will be the future In an increasingly globalized world, learning foreign languages has become essential not only to get a good job, but also to learn more about a specific culture background. The interest in Eastern languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean is growing: according to data made public by …
IELTS What is it? IELTS is the International English Language Testing System exam, which verifies the knowledge of English at a level sufficient for higher education, migration and working abroad, where English is used as the main language to communicate. The exam is available in an Academic and General test format depending on …
