Discover Latvia’s beautiful capital, Riga!

What makes Riga the best place for your next Russian language course? Read on to find out!

Often overlooked as a study destination, Riga, the capital of Latvia is actually an ideal place to learn Russian. Immerse yourself in Latvia’s natural beauty whilst discovering the impressive cultural heritage of its capital. Delicious food and drink also awaits your visit!

What can you expect on a trip to Riga? What are the best parts of this city and why do we like it so much?

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7 reasons to learn English in Malta

When people consider learning English they often forget that they can do so on the beautiful island of Malta! Aside from Maltese, English is one of the two official languages of Malta. Giving you the perfect opportunity to improve your language skills whilst visiting this incredible island.

When it comes to learning English abroad, Malta is sometimes overlooked. In this post we would like to present seven reasons why it is absolutely worth taking a language course in Malta.

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Strolling around Genoa’s medieval alleys!

Hi everyone! Daniela here, ready to share some tips about my hometown, Genoa!

Maybe you’ve heard that Genoa was the birthplace of the Italian navigator and colonizer of the New World, Christopher Columbus.

Or maybe about its Aquarium, the largest in Italy and amongst the largest in Europe.

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10 incredible things to do in London

Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great day! Today, we are back with a new blog post, this time, about 10 incredible things to do in London, England.

We have chosen some of our favourite not-so-touristy places in the capital to keep you busy like a Londoner.

Perhaps these recommendations will also inspire you to take an English course at one of our language schools in London!

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Never neglet Napoli

Italy’s third-largest city, Naples, is frequently, criminally overlooked. Many tourists, cruise ships and even Italian natives use Naples as a base to visit other parts of the Campania region of Italy.

Naples is often just the first stop on a journey to the ancient, archaeological masterpiece of Pompeii, the picture-postcard scenes of the Amalfi Coast and beyond. Some people expect to get a feeling of Naples in just a few hours. Experiencing Naples in this way is a mistake. Below I hope to outline exactly why one week, let alone just one day, in Naples is never enough!

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Las Fallas de Valencia

If you are interested in cultural festivals in other countries, the lively and colourful spring festival Las Fallas (Valencian: Las Falles) in the Spanish city of Valencia should be on the top of your list. You will be delighted by this spectacle and it will give you a unique insight into the Valencian culture!

The festival, which is also known as Las Falles de San José (The Falles of Saint Joseph) was even declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. The locals celebrate this festival every year in March with the main festivities taking place between the 15th and 19th of March.

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Eat the best pizza in the world in Naples! 🍕

I have to be honest. My wife and I booked a recent trip to Naples so we could go and eat the best possible pizza for five straight days. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made!

To quote the lifelong resident of Naples and director of our incredible Italian language school: “Naples is not just about food…” This is very, very true, but first of all let’s not ignore the obvious…

In Naples you will eat the absolute best, most authentic,

MOST DELICIOUS PIZZA IN THE WORLD!

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Top 10 places in Tokyo!

Hello everyone, Maria here! This article will feature some of my favourite places in Tokyo. I am personally very much in love with Japan and the Japanese culture.

My best friend whom I grew up with is half Japanese. Her mother always made sure her daughters were living the Japanese way of life. I was lucky enough to witness this growing up.

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My favourite places to eat in Rome

I consider Rome as my second home. This is where my best friend lives and I try to visit her at least a few times per year. Thanks to her Roman knowledge, I have, over the years, got to know a lot of insider places that only true Romans are able to appreciate.

It’s often nice to be able to go to places that are mostly tourist-free. I will be recommending these places, which, I hope you will agree, is always interesting!

So, read on to discover Rome like a Roman with me…

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Top six food-related places in St. Petersburg!

Hello everyone! One of my best friends comes from Moscow, Russia. We see each other a few times a year. It’s not possible for me get a visa for Russia every time we want to meet up, so we mostly see each other in Germany, where I live. This is convenient for her as she holds both German and Russian citizenship.

However, I stayed in Russia with my friend for a little less than a month last year and got to discover various parts of this fascinating country, including the magnificent city of St. Petersburg – now one of my favourite cities in the world!

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