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...
top of page
Search
May 1, 20182 min read
TOEFL Listening: Vocabulary for University Life Part 3
T.A. = Teaching Assistant (noun) A T.A. is someone who assists the professor with large classes. Usually the T.A. is a graduate student....
Feb 5, 20182 min read
What does B.A. mean? What does M.S. mean? Let's talk about university degrees.
An Undergraduate Student (or undergrad) When you are an undergraduate student you are studying to get your degree. After attending a...
Jan 8, 20182 min read
What does it mean to 'infer' or 'imply'?
The Inference Question on the TOEFL reads: Based on the passage, which of the following can be inferred? The Inference Question on the...
Jan 8, 20181 min read
TOEFL Listening: Vocabulary for University Life Part 2
In the Listening and Speaking Sections of the TOEFL, we listen to the conversations students have with university professors,...
Dec 3, 20173 min read
Is being alone the same as being lonely?
Alone and lonely are not exactly the same. Lonely is used to express a negative emotion. Alone is used to describe a situation when there...
Nov 12, 20171 min read
Context Clues and Vocabulary
Look carefully at punctuation and context clues to figure out the meaning of vocabulary words. The comma can be especially helpful.
Aug 14, 20171 min read
TOEFL Listening: Vocabulary for University Life Part 1
TOEFL Listening is about what happens on a college campus. From lectures to conversations with administrative assistants and students,...
bottom of page