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Finding Your “Found Family” at Christmas

Discover how to build a sense of “found family” when spending Christmas abroad in Ireland. This guide explores ways to stay connected during the holidays, from celebrating with friends and ...

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Say/Tell, Watch/See, Hear/Listen: What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between commonly confused English verb pairs such as say/tell, watch/see, and hear/listen. This guide explains how each verb is used, when to choose the active or passive ...

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Irish Myths and Legends: Stories from the Emerald Isle

Discover the magic of Irish myths and legends this November. From heroic tales like Cú Chulainn and The Children of Lir to mystical creatures such as the Púca, banshee, and ...

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How to Use Comparatives and Superlatives

Learn how to use comparatives and superlatives to describe and compare things in English. This guide explains when to use –er, more, –est, and the most with clear rules and ...

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Thank you for the two years together!

When I think about how much has changed in the last two years, it feels almost unbelievable. Moving to a new country, starting from zero English, and building a completely ...

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Halloween in Ireland

When you think of Halloween, you might picture costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating. But did you know that Halloween actually began in Ireland? The traditions we know today come from the ...

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Common Mistakes in Using Articles (“A,” “An,” and “The”)

Articles in English — a, an, and the — are short words, but they can be tricky to use. Many learners aren’t sure when to add them and when to ...

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Best Hiking Spots Around Dublin

September is a lovely month to explore the outdoors in Ireland. The weather is often mild, the summer crowds have gone, and the autumn colours are starting to appear. If ...

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How to Use “Too” and “Enough” in English

English learners often find it tricky to know when to use too and enough. Both words show if something is more or less than we want or need, but they ...