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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...
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5 Things To Do in Berlin

Kaplan International Languages Student
31 March, 2021
Berlin is the capital of Germany one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The city has a long history and amazing landmarks. The location of Berlin contributes to its uniqueness so that suitable weather all over the year. It’s a great city for vacation and holidays. Here are some of Berlin attractions. 1. Natural History Museum The Natural...
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5 Beautiful Places to Visit in Switzerland

Kaplan International Languages Student
30 March, 2021
Situated in the earth of the Europe, Switzerland is full of surprises. Let yourself be tempted and discover the most beautiful places of this European pearl. 1. The Cervin The emblematic mountain ‘’The Cervin’’ is the most known mountain of the country. It is not less than 4475m height. It is also the logo of many brands such as the swiss chocolate...
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How to speak with a French accent: 3 top tips from a native speaker

Kaplan International Languages Student
30 March, 2021
Have you ever pronounced a French sentence and realised that native speakers can’t understand a word you say? If your answer is yes, this is the right article for you. Let’s be honest, improving a foreign accent is a huge challenge. Lucky for you, I can help you. When I started learning French, the pronunciation seemed really tricky to me, so I...
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Content Marketing Vocabulary for Your International Career

Lizzie Cooper-Smith
04 March, 2021
Content marketing is a type of marketing that involves sharing content online (like blog articles, videos, and social media posts) which will promote brand awareness and generate interest in that brand’s products or services. People who work in content marketing are responsible for creating and sharing those engaging pieces of content. Job titles...
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Quick English: Helping Verbs

Cristobal Gomez
12 February, 2021
Although grammar may seem tricky, understanding it is not as hard as you think. If you're learning English, it helps to study up on the particulars that can sometimes make the language seem confusing. This week, we're taking a look at "helping verbs," which do exactly what their name promises – they help! A helping verb is a verb that helps out the...
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Accounting | Business English Vocabulary

David Hing
12 February, 2021
Lots of people find a career in finance or accountancy, regardless of what they study. If this is something you are interested in, let’s kick things off with some basic English accounting vocabulary! Let’s start with an important one that might help you understand the rest of this post better! Accounting itself is identifying, measuring and sharing...
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Quick English: Past Tenses to Talk About Vacation

Rebecca Holderness
12 February, 2021
August is a popular month for vacations, but now that the month is over, it's useful to know how to tell people about what you did. This post will cover how to talk about your past summer plans with the Simple Present, the Past Continuous and the Past Perfect Continuous tenses. Simple Past Tense (verb+ed or irregular verb past tense) Use the simple...
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How to Write Numbers in English | Student Tips

Cristobal Gomez
12 February, 2021
Writing numbers can be tricky when you have to do it in letters and essays. There are a few rules that can help you know whether to write just the numbers, or to spell them out. Here are some easy rules to help you along: 1. In English, we write numbers starting with the largest digit This is just the basics, but when we're writing or saying...
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How to Be Polite in English

Cristobal Gomez
12 February, 2021
When you are just getting started learning English, your main concern is to make yourself understood. Of course, it’s nice to use expressions like please , thank you , and excuse me , but people will forgive you if you leave them out… But will they really? The truth is, the English language is full of little niceties and formalities, and ignoring...
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