5 Laws of TOEFL Land
WHAT is TOEFL Land? TOEFL Land is a whole new world. It’s not like any previous English class you’ve had. In order to survive and thrive...
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Dec 18, 20173 min read
Traps in the TOEFL Inference Question Part 1
Watch out where you walk in TOEFL because this test loves traps! TOEFL traps are answer choices that are meant to trick you. They look...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
The Difference Between Life and Lives
There is a difference between the nouns "life" and "lives." Life can be defined as a span of time from birth to death. 1. A LIFE is used...
Dec 4, 20173 min read
5 Tips for TOEFL Writing Task #2
**UPDATE** As of July 26, 2023 Writing Task #2 will now be an Academic Discussion Writing Task. Therefore, the following advice will not...
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 27, 20173 min read
7 Phases of TOEFL Study
Phase 1: Deer in Headlights “No way! I can’t do this!” Phase 1 is a freak out. You’ve just had your first encounter with a TOEFL book or...
Nov 20, 20171 min read
Take Your Academic Writing to the Next Level
Academic Writing is advanced writing. That means your writing has to rise to the NEXT LEVEL. Here are some useful tips for next level...
Nov 13, 20172 min read
Grammar Check: It's the Subjunctive
I recommend that you pay attention to your grammar in your TOEFL speaking and writing! Here's one grammar tip for you. Let's say you are...
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.
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