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Podcasts that help you improve english at home 

Jessie Ying
30 March, 2020
While it may be difficult to study abroad right now, there are many tools that can help supplement international students to learn English from home. These can include podcasts, online tutors and lessons. At Kaplan, we place students into three main skill levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Take a look at our language levels and if you...
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5 of the Latest Series to Learn English

Sarah Gluckman
18 March, 2020
So, you might be stuck at home, and during this time you can be watching the latest series while improving your English at the same time. Here are the best Netflix and Amazon Prime Video series to learn English at the moment. While waiting to go on a language study trip, we have selected our top 5 on-demand series for you that will help you work on...
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How Podcasts Can Develop Your Listening Skills

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18 March, 2020
These days you can find podcasts on almost any topic you can imagine, from business news to basketball, from fashion to farming. By listening to podcasts in English, you’ll learn to understand not only the pacing of how native speakers talk, but also gain experience in how to interpret a story.
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Travel the world and learn a new language

Jessie Ying
04 March, 2020
You only have one life and there’s so much of the world to explore. Why not start now? Most of us have dreamed about taking a break from our jobs to start traveling the world. To make that dream come true, we need answers to some questions: What should we consider when planning our trip? What should we expect from the whole experience? We spoke to...
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Tips for Living Abroad for the First Time

Sarah Gluckman
28 February, 2020
Are you thinking about or ready to make the move abroad? It’s at these moments that you realize the scale involved in picking up your life, whether for a few weeks or months, and setting up somewhere else. Just remember it’s natural that the closer your move date gets, the more likely you are to feel a mix of anxiety and excitement. Rest assure...
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Why London is the best city for students

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20 February, 2020
It’s no secret that London is one of the most desirable study destinations in the world. With just under 8 million residents and an assortment of restaurants, parks and attractions within walking distance, it’s no wonder students flock to the cosmopolitan city to study. Interesting attractions and experiences We all try to tick the typical tourist...
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