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Quick English: "Got you Covered" Idiom

martin

30 October, 2013

This post is a guest lesson written by Nate Hill from Tweet Speak English. Looking for a Halloween costume? I've got you covered. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 3, 2013 "I've got you covered." Do you know the word cover? If you look it up in the dictionary, you'll notice there are a lot of different definitions. In the example today, the...

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Tips for Learning Essential English Skills

candida

16 October, 2013

Before you start studying another language, you need to think about why you want to learn it. Learning a new language should be enjoyable, and studying English should be something you do because you want to, not because you have to. As well as grammar and vocabulary, there are also four main skills you will need to learn when studying a new...

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Why Are Prepositions so Difficult to Learn?

Cristobal Gomez

20 September, 2013

Mastering prepositions has to be one of the hardest parts of learning English. Are you in a restaurant or at a restaurant? It’s frustrating because in some situations they are interchangeable and in others they aren’t. If you are waiting for someone outside a restaurant, you are at the restaurant, not in the restaurant; but if you are inside a...

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How to Speak English in a Pub

hazel

21 August, 2013

Going to the pub is a very popular activity in the UK. Pubs and bars are a great place to socialize and make new friends. If you are studying English at one of our schools in the UK, it's also a great way to practice your speaking skills! If you're planning on going to a pub or bar in the UK soon, here are some of the key English phrases and words...

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14 New Zealand (Kiwi) Slang Terms You Need to Know

candida

19 July, 2013

Today's post is a guest post, written by Jason Larosa, who works for our Australia and New Zealand schools. If you plan to visit or study in New Zealand, you may want to brush up on a few words and phrases commonly used in New Zealand. Slang in New Zealand is similar to Australian slang, though it’s not exactly the same. New Zealanders, who refer...

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Fun With Languages

Fun Facts About the Eurovision Song Contest

Cristobal Gomez

17 May, 2013

What is eurovision? Eurovision is one of the world's longest running TV talent shows, and has been broadcast since 1956. The contest definition is basically a group of countries send their best singer every year to a inmense music festival, where they compete against each other to be the winner and host the following's year event. Here are a few...

Kaplan student Daniela Santiago Forero by the River Cam

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Studying in Cambridge: What is 'May Week'?

hazel

29 June, 2012

Cambridge is a great city for students. Not only is it home to one of the most famous universities in the world, it's also a vibrant and buzzing place with beautiful architecture and an exciting social scene. We spoke to one of our students studying at Kaplan Cambridge, Daniela Santiago Forero, to find out about what happens at Cambridge during May...

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What is a 'mosh pit'? Word of the week

chase

11 June, 2012

Mosh pit (noun): The pushing, shoving, punching and kicking crowd in front of a heavy rock or punk band. If you've ever been to watch a rock, punk or metal band, you'll probably be familiar with mosh pits. If you haven't, then you should definitely try and find a gig or a festival to go to and experience it for yourself! A classic mosh pit is a...

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Active vs Passive Voice | Grammar Differences

Cristobal Gomez

16 August, 2011

Can you identify the difference between these two sentences? “The Queen welcomed the ambassador at Buckingham Palace.” “The ambassador was welcomed by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.” Is the same idea being expressed? It can be tricky to understand exactly what has changed, but read carefully. The answer is that the focus, or the subject, of the...

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