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4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions

4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions

4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions: Each November, Americans from all kinds of backgrounds celebrate Thanksgiving, a U.S. national holiday centered on friends, family—and lots of food! The modern American Thanksgiving includes a wide variety of traditions, and...

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Great ESL Books for Kids

Great ESL Books for Kids

Great ESL Books for Kids (2025) -  One of the best ways to help the young English language learners in your life develop the skills they need for the future is to encourage a deep love for reading. The ESL books for kids in this list offer both education and...

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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips for Parents: Taking Your Kids Trick-or-Treating Halloween is an exciting time of year in the United States, especially for children! Schools, churches, and community organizations offer all kinds of fun activities during the Halloween season,...

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8 Fun American TV Shows for Learning English

8 Fun American TV Shows for Learning English

8 Fun American TV Shows for Learning English -  Watching American TV shows is one of the most enjoyable ways to improve your English skills. By listening to authentic conversations, you can learn everyday expressions, cultural references, and even different regional...

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Vocabulary: Compliment vs Complement

Vocabulary: Compliment vs Complement

Vocabulary: Compliment vs Complement - In this article we'll take a look at another pair of English words that can cause confusion: Compliment vs Complement. Although they look very similar and sound exactly the same, their meanings are very different. Let’s see how...

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Keys to Success on the Duolingo English Test (DET)

Keys to Success on the Duolingo English Test (DET)

Keys to Success on the Duolingo English Test - The Duolingo English Test (DET) is becoming an increasingly popular option for students who need to prove their English language proficiency for universities, scholarships, or work. Unlike traditional English tests such...

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4 Steps to Confident Conversations

4 Steps to Confident Conversations

4 Steps to Confident Conversations - It happens quickly: At a small gathering of people, you suddenly find yourself face-to-face with someone you've never met. You smile awkwardly for a moment, wondering if you should try to start a conversation or simply move on....

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40 Amazing Experiences Around Seattle

40 Amazing Experiences Around Seattle

40 Amazing Experiences Around Seattle - The city of Seattle and surrounding areas—often called the Puget Sound region—is a beautiful and exciting place to live or visit. Whether you like being outdoors, meeting new people, or exploring a new city, there’s something...

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4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions

4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions

4 Fun American Thanksgiving Traditions: Each November, Americans from all kinds of backgrounds celebrate Thanksgiving, a U.S. national holiday centered on friends, family—and lots of food! The modern American Thanksgiving includes a wide variety of traditions, and...

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips for Parents: Taking Your Kids Trick-or-Treating Halloween is an exciting time of year in the United States, especially for children! Schools, churches, and community organizations offer all kinds of fun activities during the Halloween season,...

Your First Halloween in the U.S. – 5 Things to Expect

Your First Halloween in the U.S. – 5 Things to Expect

Your First Halloween in the U.S. - 5 Things to Expect: Halloween—there is no denying that this October celebration is an important part of American culture. Although not an 'official' U.S. holiday, Halloween is a fall tradition that many Americans look forward to with...