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Origins of the Word ‘Spelunking’

Origins of the Word ‘Spelunking’

The word ‘spelunking’ has been in the news a lot recently due to the extraordinary rescue of the Thai boys and their football coach who were trapped in a flooded cave. While the boys and their coach are now safely

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Non-English Eurovision Songs: Portugal’s Hit is First Non-English Winner for a Decade

Salvador Sabral’s victory for Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest was the first time a non-English Eurovision song had won the coveted crown since 2007. Salvador performed Amar Pelos Dois (Love For Both) at the Grand Final in Kiev to

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How Will Brexit Affect Language Learning?

How Will Brexit Affect Language Learning?

In a startling result, the UK has voted for a ‘Brexit’. This means the wheels have been set in motion for the UK to leave the European Union. Some people are thrilled, while others are worried about the future of

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