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9 Reasons Why Your CV Might Get Rejected

Alex Whitty

12 July, 2017

Experts say it only takes an employer 9 seconds to look at your CV or résumé and decide if they want to accept or reject you for an interview. If you’re finding your CV isn’t getting you an interview, then it could be because of 1 of these 9 common reasons.

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Academic English

How to Avoid Distractions While Studying

Michael Pearl

10 July, 2017

Whether you are studying up for a big university exam or practicing your new English skills before a comprehension test, it helps to know how to prepare yourself for the optimal study experience. Here is your must-read guide for how to avoid those pesky study distractions.

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Business English

Getting Down to Business: Kaplan's Business English Mega Post Part 2

David Hing

07 July, 2017

Getting a job can be hard. Knowing what to look for in a job can be harder. Whether you're looking to start from scratch or just want to progress in your current job, here's a list of tips for any professional looking to get ahead in the English-speaking world.

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Learn English

Quick English Lesson: Less or Fewer

Guest Writer

05 July, 2017

When you're first learning English, it's important to brush up on the specific rules for confusing terms. It can be hard for non-native speakers to know whether to use "less" or "fewer," but with these simple rules you'll have one less thing to worry about. Take a look and test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Travel English

Kaplan Celebrates National Ice Cream Month

Danielle Penny

03 July, 2017

Celebrated in the USA, #NationalIceCreamDay occurs on the 3rd Sunday in July and is part of #NationalIceCreamMonth, which is celebrated throughout the whole month. To celebrate, we’ve collected some ice cream photos from our students around the world, alongside some fun (and educational) facts about the origins of ice cream.

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6 Ways to Say "Thank You" in English

Sarah Gluckman

30 June, 2017

If you are travelling abroad, being able to say a simple "thank you" in the local language always goes a long way. Take a look at some common ways to say "thank you" both formally and informally and a couple of phrases you can use when accepting thanks.

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