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11 British slang terms to help you speak like a local

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

18 November, 2019

Knowing some British slang can really help you to feel more at home in the UK if you're studying, working or living there. Here's a list of 11 British slang phrases you can start using today.

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Weird and Wacky Superstitions

Sarah Gluckman

13 November, 2019

There are a range of superstitions all over the world. Some are known worldwide, and others might be destination specific. So, where do superstitions come from? Many of the weird and wacky superstitions have equally weird and wacky origins. And because most of the superstitions deal with the supernatural – witches and spirits – their origin can usu...

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Can fairytales help you to learn a language?

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

05 November, 2019

A brief history of fairytales We all know at least a few classic fairytales – Cinderella, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood, perhaps. The particulars of these stories often vary from culture to culture, or even from family to family. This is typical of fairytales, which were historically told and retold for generations before they were ever wri...

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Why Are People Skills So Important for Your Career?

Guest Writer

31 October, 2019

There’s a lot of conversation around people skills these days. Considering how much the modern working world has changed, it’s more important than ever to know not only how to build relationships at work, but how to work successfully with people across a range of platforms and locations. Think about all the companies operating on an international s...

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5 Things to Do Near New York City’s Central Park

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

23 October, 2019

Our brand-new English school just moments from New York City’s Central Park opens on October 28 th . Equipped with state-of-the-art learning technology and walls of windows overlooking the park and city, our Central Park English school has everything you need for an unforgettable language learning experience. Thinking about studying English with Ka...

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Quick English: Halloween Vocabulary

Sarah Gluckman

21 October, 2019

Are you ready for Halloween? October is here, so we at Kaplan are getting excited about all the Halloween fun on the horizon. We put together a list of some of the most common Halloween terms you might come across in English. How many do you already know? Find out!

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