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Prepare for the TOEFL with Kaplan International

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01 July, 2010
Ever heard of the TOEFL? No it’s not a mystical creature; it actually stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and is the number one way to prove your English language fluency to a possible employer or education institution. Nowadays the top US Universities and colleges require high TOEFL scores before you can even get onto one of their...
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In some ways, Oxford looks like something out of fantasy; Great Britain how it’s always seemed at the movies, but with a dynamic new twist. Despite its old-world charm, Oxford is full of energy and life. The city somehow manages to sneak modern conveniences into every corner, without losing its traditional English character - where other than...
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28 June, 2010
It takes just one example to demonstrate the magic of New York: on any of its streets, at any time of day or year, you can almost guarantee at least one shop or stall will be selling t-shirts labelled with the iconic phrase ‘I ♥ NY’. If all the thousands and thousands of people who buy these novelty items are so willing to declare their love for...
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Study English in friendly Portland, USA with Kaplan International

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Learn English in Portland, USA with Kaplan Like nothing better after a hard day’s work than to settle down to a refreshing drink with friends at a cozy pub? Then you’ll love the US Northwestern city of Portland. Portland has drawn away from the mainstream in every way, mixing an inventive spirit with stubborn independence to create something unique...
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