Kaplan blog - helping you go further

Skip to main content

Language switcher

عربية
عربية ، الجزائر
简体中文
繁体中文
Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Italiano
日本語
한국어
Latam
Polski
Português, Brasil
Русский
ภาษาไทย
Türkçe
Česky

Header Menu

Contact us
Free Brochure
Kaplan International

Main Menu - EN

Select a blog category

Fun With Languages
Learning Languages
Working Internationally
Around The World
Studying With Kaplan
People Of Kaplan

Sign up now!

Don't miss a thing!

Get our latest English tips, news & promotions delivered straight to your inbox.

First name

Last name

Where do you currently live?

Email address

We don't share your personal information with any third parties.

Share this

Fun With Languages

OMG! Popular English abbreviations and acronyms

Lucinda Diamond

19 May, 2022

In this modern world, we’re always looking for shortcuts to make our lives easier, whether it’s finding the shortest travel route or buying fast food for dinner – and the English language is no exception. Enter abbreviations! An abbreviation is the shortening of a word or phrase. It’s become so widely used in the English language that many are now...

Share this

Learning Languages

English Plural Nouns: Examples and Rules

Lucinda Diamond

13 May, 2022

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...

Share this

People of Kaplan

Famous English Teacher Interviews - Kaplan reviews

Cristobal Gomez

18 October, 2021

INTERVIEW 1: RACHEL SMITH (RACHEL'S ENGLISH) Kaplan are delighted to talk to Rachel Smith from the popular YouTube channel Rachel's English. Rachel's English teaches American English pronunciation to non-native speakers through video-based lessons and exercises. Rachel lives in New York and recently visited Kaplan's language school in the Empire...

Share this

Learning Languages

The difference between learnt and learned

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

28 September, 2021

The difference between learnt and learned in English can be a tricky piece of grammar to get your head around. So, what makes them different? Let's take a closer look. First of all, what does 'learn' actually mean? The verb 'to learn' means to gain or acquire knowledge or information, either by study, experience or being taught. There are two...

Share this

Around The World

5 Reasons Why Los Angeles is the Best City in the USA

martin

30 June, 2021

Los Angeles is not only one of America's biggest and most famous cities, it also might just be the best. Read about the five things that make the city a top choice among our English students. 1: Wonderful Weather They don't call it “sunny California” for nothing. In Los Angeles, residents are treated to sunshine and warm weather year round. The...

Share this

Learning Languages

How to check in with people

Lizzie Cooper-Smith

05 May, 2021

Checking in with people is something English speakers do a lot. Whether it's a good friend or someone you've just met, it's useful to know how to check in with people in a few different ways. This is a great way to start an informal conversation with anyone - from the barista at the coffee shop to a new acquaintance. Here are nine different ways to...

Share this

Learning Languages

Numbers in German

Rebecca Holderness

26 April, 2021

As with every language, learning German numbers will also help you access new vocabulary and develop your language skills further. In German, sometimes it gets confusing to remember how to write, say and pronounce numbers, especially once you get past "zwanzig". We've compiled the numbers every beginner should know, from numbers 1-10 to more...

Kaplan student learning difficult English words

Share this

Learning Languages

Difficult English Words to Pronounce

Mikhail Hanney

22 April, 2021

When you are learning English, you will come across many difficult English words to pronounce. Some difficult English words are “tongue twisters”, because of the combination of sounds fighting for control of your vocal tracts. Others just have unusual letter combinations that even native English speaks can have trouble getting their tongue around...

How to say i love you in different languages

Share this

Learning Languages

How to say 'I love you' in different languages

Rebecca Holderness

22 April, 2021

If you're studying a new language, "I love you" is one of the first phrases you'll learn. It's the main way we verbalise love and affection for another person or thing, but there are endless ways to say 'I love you' in different languages. Learn how to say "I love you" in French, German and English: How to say 'I love you' in French Je t'adore...

Kaplan Students learning weird English words

Share this

Learning Languages

Weird English Words

Mikhail Hanney

13 April, 2021

There are many weird English words. The English Language is not a phonetic language, which means letters aren’t always pronounced consistently and – unless a word has been borrowed from another language – it does not contain accents to help with intonation. The English language is a combination of a West Germanic language, which was introduced into...

Pagination

← Previous

OF 9

Next →

English Vocabulary to Describe Food

10 Fun Facts about Dancing

How to Use Either, Neither, Nor and Or

6 Simple Novels and Short Stories for Learning to Read In English

ABOUT KAPLAN

Kaplan International offers language courses in English, French, German and Spanish to adults and juniors across the world. We believe in the power of language education to build connections, forge opportunities and enrich lives.

Learn more Brochure Download

GET INFO

Contact us
Privacy Notice
Cookie Policy

Reg office:

Palace House

3 Cathedral Street

London

SE1 9DE

United Kingdom