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Ramadan
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Ramadan 101: 10 Things Non-Muslims Need to Know About The Holy Month

What is Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim Lunar Calendar. For healthy adult Muslims, it includes abstinence from drinking, eating, lawful sexual … Read More ›

Posted on April 1, 2022April 1, 2022
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An Expat Is An Immigrant. Here’s Why.

My Story  When I was still a teenager, I accepted a job working in Mallorca, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea. At the time … Read More ›

Posted on March 29, 2022March 31, 2022
Language learning is worth it
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Learning Languages Is Worth It, Right?

“Learning a language is worth it”. You might have heard this saying whenever you told someone you wanted to learn a new language. But is … Read More ›

Posted on March 24, 2022March 23, 2022
SPEAK For Ukraine
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Resources and Support for Refugees From Ukraine

In the face of continued war in Ukraine, over 2.5 million people have left the country and many Ukrainians worldwide are being directly or indirectly … Read More ›

Posted on March 17, 2022May 31, 2022
International Womens Day
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Feminism 200 years later: where are we at?

Today we celebrate yet another International Women’s Day (IWD): a day we celebrate since the early 1900’s. While the date was initially settled in 1917, … Read More ›

Posted on March 8, 2022March 9, 2022
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Feel Free To Belong: The Impact So Far

At the beginning of January, we announced BIG news about SPEAK’s language groups in our “Feel Free To Belong” campaign. “We believe that the best … Read More ›

Posted on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022
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7 Attractions in Dublin That Are Definitely Worth A Visit

From culture and history to incredible outdoor experiences, Dublin is one of the best cities to visit! This place suits any taste, works with any … Read More ›

Posted on February 17, 2022February 16, 2022
Two women in science, working in a lab
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4 Great Women in Science You Should Know About

In her most recent book “Invisible Women” Caroline Criado Perez demonstrates how the world’s development is shaped by men, neglecting women’s contributions along the way. Caroline based … Read More ›

Posted on February 10, 2022February 8, 2022
Drawing of birds flying free by SPEAK refugee participant Abdullah Jajoul
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Refugees and Migrants: What Can You Do to Support Them?

As of mid-2021, there are 84 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. 26.6 million are refugees; 4.4 million are asylum-seekers and 35 million are children. Of … Read More ›

Posted on February 3, 2022February 2, 2022
People trying must eat dishes on Chinese New Year
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5 Chinese New Year Dishes You Probably Haven’t Tried

The ethnic group of overseas Chinese communities, also known as ‘Huaren’, is the world’s largest ethnic group. This means that a total of over 50 … Read More ›

Posted on February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

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