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Word of the Week – Bastille Day

Posted by Chase - July 9, 2012 - Word of the Week
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Every year millions of French nationals and their local friends gather to celebrate Bastille Day! Here’s how some Kaplan cities do it.

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Word of the Week: ¡Ay, Caramba!

Posted by Chase - July 2, 2012 - Word of the Week
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In celebration of Spain’s historic Euro 2012 victory against Italy, our word of the week is one English speakers have borrowed from Spanish

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Deuce – Word of the Week

Posted by Martin - June 25, 2012 - Word of the Week
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Are you excited about Wimbledon tennis tournament? Discover what it means when the umpire shouts “Deuce!”.

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Definition: Solstice – Word of the Week

Posted by Hazel - June 18, 2012 - Word of the Week
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Find out what “solstice” means and the ancient traditions that are associated with it!

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Mosh Pit – Word of the Week

Posted by Chase - June 11, 2012 - Word of the Week
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Have you ever gone to a bar so that you could be shoved, kicked and punched for fun? Then you might have been involved in a mosh pit.

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Wisdom Teeth – Word of the Week

Posted by Balint - June 4, 2012 - Word of the Week
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Ever wondered why do people have wisdom teeth? And why are they wise anyway?

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Jubilee – Word of the Week

Posted by Chase - May 28, 2012 - Word of the Week
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Jubilee - Word of the Week

Why do we call the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign a “Jubilee”, and why is the 60th one called a “Diamond Jubilee”?

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