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What You Need To Know About The TOEFL Test

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The TOEFL test is important for anyone who speaks English as a second language and intends to attend an English-speaking university. This widely recognized test serves as a measure of how well you speak English, and is recognized by thousands of colleges around the world. If you live in the Houston area and need to…

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Words Without an English Translation

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English is a language with over a million words, so it is hard to imagine that there are words from other languages that cannot be translated into English. However, there are many words from the over 6,000 languages spoken in the world that do not have an English equivalent. In this blog, we will go…

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5 Tips For When You Forget A Word

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Everyone who has learned a new language has experienced it: you are trying to find the right word for what you are trying to say, but your mind goes blank. While this can be embarrassing, rest assured that it is a universal experience, and an unavoidable part of learning a new language. Here, we will…

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3 Reasons To Learn French

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In school, you may have heard that learning French is “impractical,” and it makes more sense to learn Spanish because there are many Spanish speakers in our country. However, French actually has many practical applications in life that may surprise you. At Crossing Borders, we offer French classes because we believe that anyone can benefit…

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The Benefits of Learning A New Language

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It is a common misconception that it is impossible to become fluent in a new language as an adult. While it is true that it is easier for children to learn new languages, not only is it possible for adults to learn foreign languages, it is extremely beneficial to them. At Crossing Borders, we are…

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Why Learn Spanish?

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At Crossing Borders, we offer adult language classes in Spanish, French, English, German, and Mandarin. There are many wonderful reasons to learn all of these languages, but today, we will highlight some of the reasons you should take our Spanish classes for adults: Employment potential A very practical reason to learn Spanish is that it…

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3 Ways To Prepare for the TOEFL Test

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The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, is an important part of getting into a college in the United States. This test is used to gauge your ability to speak, write, read, and understand English in an academic environment. Even if you are fluent in English, this is a challenging exam that…

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