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Erin

An Australian-born writer and translator with a passion for education and travel. After finishing university, I moved to Spain, trading in sharks and snakes for sangria and Serrano ham. The call of Spanish then took me across the seas, to Chile, where I'm now based.

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10 tricky words in English & how to stop misspelling them

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Along with pronunciation and grammar, one of the biggest challenges for English language learners is vocabulary. You may not struggle with new words w...

How to make friends abroad: 6 tips

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After the excitement of choosing a new city, organizing visas and flights, packing, and saying goodbye to your family it finally hits you: you’re goin...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave

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Moving abroad, whether for a gap year, or a study abroad programme, is one of the most interesting and exciting things a person can do – but that’s no...

You know you’re fluent in another language when…

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After living abroad for some time – immersed in another culture, history, and language – you feel great. You’ve got native speaker friends and go abou...

5 reasons to give your kids opportunities you never had

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We know how much you adore watching your child grow, change, learn, and develop their own opinions. But you may also feel a little nervous about seein...

How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips

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When you ask a language student what their goals are, almost everyone says “improve my speaking”. When learning a foreign language, you’ll find yourse...