Parasocial Takes the Crown: When Feeling Close to Taylor Swift Is All in Your Head

Ever found yourself emotionally invested in a celebrity, influencer or even your favourite chatbot – despite the fact that they’ve never even acknowledged you? That’s called a parasocial relationship…and it’s the fresh-out-of-the-box word that the Cambridge Dictionary has crowned its Word of the Year for 2025.

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ICEF Berlin 2025 – Three Days, Countless Meetings and Reasons to Smile

Dejan Trpkovic, Managing Director of PRODIREKT and Founder of Verbalists Education & Language Network, at ICEF Berlin 2025.
Dejan Trpkovic, Managing Director of PRODIREKT and Founder of Verbalists Education & Language Network, at ICEF Berlin.

Three days of business, connection, and celebration in the heart of Europe — our ICEF Berlin 2025 experience was filled with meaningful meetings, new partnerships, and moments that reminded us why international education is as human as it is global.

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Study Abroad & Language Courses Abroad: Join a Global Network That Works for You 🌍

📣 Invitation to Our Partner Schools and Teachers

Study Abroad and Language Courses Abroad - Join a Global Network That Works for You, Verbalists

With 20+ years in international education and nearly 20,000 students supported worldwide, we know what it takes to run safe, high-quality study abroad and language learning programs. Partner with us and give your students an unforgettable experience.

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