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Top 10 free things to do in London

Posted by simonager under English, Languages

London can be an expensive place to visit, however there are plenty of places to visit and things to do that won’t cost you a penny. Here are some suggestions:
1. Museums
There are numerous fascinating museums to visit in London, all of which are free, though they do stage some special exhibitions which you do have [...]

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Truffles (Tartufi)

Posted by simonager under Italian, Learning a language

Truffles are the fruiting body (ascoma) of a type of fungi found in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. They have been used as food, aphrodisiacs and medicines since Roman times, and are the one of the most expensive foods in the world. They are especially popular in French, northern Italy and parts of [...]

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Fabio, I picked up the lingo in no time

Posted by cactuslanguage under Cactus Languages Abroad, In the Press

Publication: The Daily Telegraph, 6 February 2025
With Fabio Capello taking the job of England’s football manager in January, journalist Bryony Gordon was tasked with learning Italian in a month to mirror his attempt to learn English. The three-quarter page feature details Bryony’s progress in getting to grips with the language using a specially designed programme [...]

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