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6 reasons why you should study in Chicago

Lucinda Diamond

29 September, 2022

When people think of Chicago, they often picture gangsters, misshapen pizza, and terrible weather – but it couldn’t be further from the truth. This modern and vibrant metropolis has a rich cultural history that makes it a fascinating and exciting place to study. But if you’re still in need of convincing, then here are six great reasons why you...

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5 reasons why Bournemouth is a great place to study

Lucinda Diamond

20 September, 2022

When it comes to studying in the UK, many international students choose the bigger cities: London, Manchester, or Liverpool. But if you’re after a destination that delivers both picturesque seaside scenery AND a vibrant nightlife, then the southern coastal town of Bournemouth is the perfect place for you! Want to learn more about why this charming...

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5 reasons why Torquay is a wonderful place to study

Lucinda Diamond

12 September, 2022

When students think about travelling to the UK to study English, they often opt for the most popular tourist destinations: London, Manchester, or Edinburgh. But nestled on the Devonshire coast is the picturesque seaside town of Torquay – and its quintessential British charm makes it a unique and underrated place to study! Don’t believe us? Here are...

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Learning Languages

10 most confusing English homophones

Lucinda Diamond

02 September, 2022

We all know that the English language loves to keep the world on its’ toes – and what better way to keep speakers / learners second-guessing themselves than with homophones! What is a homophone? Homophones are two or more words that sound the same but are spelt different and have different meanings. As a result, they love to trip up native speakers...

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8 things for students to do in Torquay

Lucinda Diamond

29 August, 2022

At Kaplan, we believe that one of the best ways to learn English is through immersion! This means encouraging students to explore their chosen place of study and discover local landmarks with their classmates to inspire organic conversations in English. But it can be tricky knowing where the best places to visit are – fear not, for we have compiled...

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10 frequently misspelled English words

Lucinda Diamond

25 August, 2022

The English language is known for having some confusing spelling rules – which is why there are some words that we always seem to misspell! If you don’t want to rely on spellcheck for the rest of your life, memorize these frequently misspelled words, and follow our tips on how to avoid misspelling them in the future. What makes spelling in English...

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Around The World

5 ways to make friends when studying abroad

Lucinda Diamond

09 August, 2022

There’s nothing better than the support and companionship of a good friend. However, when travelling or moving abroad where you don’t know anyone, making friends can be hard and it’s easy to feel lonely and homesick. But we don’t want you to feel lonely; exploring a new country should be fun, and a part of that experience is meeting new people and...

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Fun With Languages

OMG! Popular English abbreviations and acronyms

Lucinda Diamond

19 May, 2022

In this modern world, we’re always looking for shortcuts to make our lives easier, whether it’s finding the shortest travel route or buying fast food for dinner – and the English language is no exception. Enter abbreviations! An abbreviation is the shortening of a word or phrase. It’s become so widely used in the English language that many are now...

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Learning Languages

English Plural Nouns: Examples and Rules

Lucinda Diamond

13 May, 2022

The English language is famous for not always making sense, and nowhere is this more evident than when it comes to plural nouns. Why does ‘hero’ become ‘heroes’ but ‘piano’ doesn’t become ‘pianoes’? It can be mind-boggling for those learning the language, which is why we’ve created a comprehensive guide on how to pluralize nouns, and the rules (or...

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Famous English Teacher Interviews - Kaplan reviews

Cristobal Gomez

18 October, 2021

INTERVIEW 1: RACHEL SMITH (RACHEL'S ENGLISH) Kaplan are delighted to talk to Rachel Smith from the popular YouTube channel Rachel's English. Rachel's English teaches American English pronunciation to non-native speakers through video-based lessons and exercises. Rachel lives in New York and recently visited Kaplan's language school in the Empire...

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