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The Kaplan International Languages blog is a free resource for both learners and teachers of language. Discover our quick language lessons, infographics, and illustrations. At Kaplan International Languages, we teach students of all levels and ages at a selection of fantastic destinations across the globe.
Kaplan Blog
1M ago
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 ..read more
Kaplan Blog
1M ago
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 lack of) surrounding them ..read more
Kaplan Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
Kaplan Blog
2M ago
What’s the best part of April and May? All of the public holidays of course ..read more
Kaplan Blog
2M ago
If you’ve moved to an English-speaking country, you might notice that many locals will talk about rather mundane topics – such as the weather, current affairs or a recent social event – while waiting for the bus or waiting for a meeting to begin. This practice is known as ‘small talk’ and is an important social custom ..read more
Kaplan Blog
2M ago
When it comes to choosing where to learn English, the choices can seem overwhelming – there are so many things to consider: price, location, language goals, and certification. But at the end of the day, everyone just wants the best course, for the best value – and that’s where Kaplan comes in ..read more
Kaplan Blog
5M ago
If you’ve ever been to the UK during November, you may have noticed that for one night only, the nation celebrates Bonfire Night by getting together to watch a dummy called Guy Fawkes burn on a blazing bonfire. But that’s not all! Throughout the evening, children wave hypnotic sparklers, friends stand round the fire drinking warming mugs of hot ..read more
Kaplan Blog
6M ago
Have you ever left an essay to the night before it’s due? Are you familiar with the pressure of writing a coherent and intelligent piece of work in one day? The temptation to copy and paste from a better essay can be strong, and if no one knows, what’s the harm? The harm is that you’re stealing someone else's work, and that’s known as plagiarism ..read more
Kaplan Blog
7M ago
We all know that Alpadia Language Schools provides excellent language education for students. We also know that Alpadia has schools in exciting destinations across Europe that enable complete language immersion – but what are these destinations? Where are they? Are they really that great? Yes, they are! Of course, we think that our schools are ..read more
Kaplan Blog
8M ago
The English language is not known for being simple, and so understanding when and how to use “a lot” or “allot” can be tricky if you’re still learning to master the language. But don’t worry –– with some hard work, consistent practice, and a great, comprehensive guide (such as this one), you can achieve anything! Let’s go through what “allot” and ..read more