From Latin and French to the Anglo-Saxon’s Old English and Viking’s Old Norse, the English language is brimming with words with interesting origins. Originally published on the EF Go language and travel online magazine, this article explores the 12 English words with etymology that border on the eccentric side.

Part of the joy of language learning lies in expanding your understanding of the way different languages talk about or perceive the world through old adages. Published on the EF Go blog, this piece shared idiomatic phrases about Spring to help language learners.

Published on the EF Go Blog, this article shares valuable free resources for German language learners and provides insights into why the podcast medium supports effective language learning.

One of the keys to learning a language is to integrate it into the things you do and enjoy already. This article on EF Go put together the top Netflix shows to watch for French language learners back in 2020.

Aiming to raise the profile of the contribution of women to the branding industry, this piece charts key figures in the history of branding as part of a wider celebration and campaign for International Women's Day.

The first edition of a round-up of the latest happenings in the branding world. September 2022 raised questions about what a large-scale acquisition deal means for a much-loved creative brand and got us thinking about the impact of bold decision-making on brands today.

October 2022 had how brands attempting to break into new realms, from push themselves into the metaverse through gaming to a digital-first brand stepping out into the physical space with a pop-up store.

November 2022 was a month full of surprises that impacted the branding industry, from the start of the Musk era of Twitter shaking things up to the reveal of a rebrand that showed a continuing shift in the banking industry.

December is everyone's favorite time for lists and overviews. This edition of branding news looked at the highly anticipated list, the Interbrand Best Global Brands ranking, which had a few surprises in store, and delved into some exciting developments about the world's most valuable brands.

Instagram is your virtual window to the world. With just a few flicks of the thumb, and a little imagination, you can wander through a vibrant cityscape bursting with life, let mountain wind tickle your skin in a Nordic neverland, then finish up by devouring a plateful of foreign delights in a far-flung country.

Bristol is a port city straddling the River Avon in the west of the country. The birthplace of Banksy, this quirky and charming city is often described as a happy, lively and arty place. But just why exactly is everybody living so happily here and why will you love it too?

Known to many as ‘The City Where Anything Goes’ because of its open and liberal attitude to life, and as ‘London on the Sea’ because of the variety it offers up in a more manageable scale (and by the sea, of course), Brighton is an excellent place to explore the best of modern British culture and city life. Here are our top 10 reasons to love Brighton – and to fall head over heels for its quirky charms.

A list for all those with international friends, who are looking for novel ways to keep meaningful connections alive and well.

From its golden beaches to its arts scene, Bournemouth is packed with a variety of ways to spend a jolly weekend by the sea. Explore the charm of another of England’s award-winning seaside towns.

This article for the EF Blog, drew on my personal experience of living abroad, and the experienceof my international friends, and aimed to inspire with young people to forge international connections.