FREE Writing Task 1 Class
There's nothing better than a FREE class, right? In this Writing Task #1 LIVE class, you'll see how to structure Writing Task #1 using my...
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Dec 6, 20212 min read
Doing Writing Task 2? You'll Need 2 Different Ideas!
**UPDATE** As of July 26, 2023 Writing Task #2 will now be an Academic Discussion Writing Task. Therefore, the following advice will not...
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Invariably, you'll see adverbs on the TOEFL
What is an adverb? It's kind of like an adjective. An adjective describes a noun. An adverb describes a verb. Why am I talking about...
Oct 1, 20211 min read
All By Myself on TOEFL
Are you sick of doing TOEFL all on your own? Or are you tired of being all by yourself when studying? Let's pause for a moment and study...
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Become a Pro at Using the Verb Become
Becoming a pro doesn't happen overnight; it takes practice. But no one really gets excited about practicing grammar alone. On the TOEFL...
Mar 15, 20211 min read
The REAL Problem with TOEFL Writing
Students don't want to hear that grammar mistakes are keeping them from hitting their target writing score. Yet, most of the time...
Jan 8, 20211 min read
Are Synonyms an Uphill Battle?
I can't tell you how important it is to study word groups. When you come across a word such as "slope," for example, look up other...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Traps in TOEFL Listening Part 4: Rhetorical Function Question
Are these traps ever going to end? TOEFL traps end as soon as you get your TOEFL score! So, if you haven't achieved your desired score...
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Traps in TOEFL Listening Part 3: Detail Question
Are you ready to eliminate those trap answer choices with your TOEFL sword? Yes, getting rid of those distracting answer choices has...
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Traps in TOEFL Listening Part 2: Main Idea Question
Did you know that the main idea question and the purpose question are best friends? They stick together. In fact, they are so tight they...
Aug 24, 20201 min read
Listening Questions & Traps Part 1: Purpose Question
Knowing the question types and the general traps in the listening section can help you get to the correct answer faster! Quickly...
Aug 16, 20201 min read
Speaking Task 4: I Missed That Part of the Lecture!
What do you do when you tried your best to take notes on every detail, but you still know you are missing points from the lecture? You...
Aug 12, 20201 min read
Speaking Task 2: Don't Be Surprised If...
I don't want you to be surprised on test day! An unexpected phrasing of a question or a new format can suddenly throw off your response....
Apr 7, 20201 min read
The Difference Between Few and A Few
One little letter "a" can cause a big difference in meaning. Find out when to use "few" and went to use "a few" in this video.
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Want your score up? Sound UP!
Sometimes you just don't want to sound upbeat. I get it. But... The key to getting a high speaking score is to sound excited and...
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Can I Get a Summary Please?
Question: How do I summarize all the reading passage? Answer: You don't! You summarize the important parts of it. Writing a summary of...
Mar 3, 20201 min read
Writing Task 2: What's a hook?
**UPDATE** As of July 26, 2023 Writing Task #2 will now be an Academic Discussion Writing Task. Therefore, the following advice will not...
Mar 3, 20201 min read
Advice for Academic Writing
Depression. Frustration. Anger. Despair. Does writing ever make you feel any of these emotions? You aren't alone! Getting words on the...
Feb 17, 20203 min read
Writing Task 1 Practice: Dinosaur Extinction Theories
Read the following passage. You have 3 minutes to read the passage. Get your timers or your stopwatch ready to time yourself. The time...
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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