{"id":1435,"date":"2011-03-04T11:33:34","date_gmt":"2011-03-04T16:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2011-03-04T11:33:34","modified_gmt":"2011-03-04T16:33:34","slug":"5-ways-to-improve-english-and-enrich-your-cultural-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2011\/03\/04\/5-ways-to-improve-english-and-enrich-your-cultural-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Improve Your English and Enrich Your Cultural Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Make friends with au pairs from other countries. You will be forced to speak English together and you will have the side benefit of learning about their cultures. We even have\u00a0a few native \u00a0English-speaking au pairs in our cluster. In addition to being really cool ladies, speaking with them would be a great way to improve your English!<\/li>\n
  2. Check out the\u00a0 International Club of DC<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0for great activities and opportunities to interact.<\/li>\n
  3. Check out Meet Up<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0to find activity groups for any interest.\u00a0 There are groups getting together for sports, book clubs and even ones to improve their English.<\/li>\n
  4. Look for activities and classes\u00a0through the\u00a0local Parks &\u00a0Recreation Departments. These will not count toward your education requirement, but they are a great way to try something new and meet people.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
  5. Look for clubs and activities through your community college.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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