5 Unexpected Surprises that can happen on TOEFL Test Day
Many students have reported their experiences with taking the TOEFL test. Sometimes, the test goes exactly as planned. However, there are...
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Oct 30, 20172 min read
Why is the Inference Question So Frustrating?
Sometimes the TOEFL Inference Question can make you crazy! You think you've selected the correct answer, but then you go to check the...
Oct 23, 20172 min read
If two answers are similar, they both can't be right!
When you are searching for the correct answer to a question, take a bird’s eye perspective on all four of the answer choices. Observe...
Oct 16, 20172 min read
3 Reasons to Use Present Tense Verbs for Writing Task #1
You’ve just read a passage and now it’s over. You’ve also just listened to a lecture and now that’s over. Both of these events are in the...
Oct 9, 20171 min read
For Speaking Task #2 Choose ONE
In Speaking Task #2, you are asked to give your opinion. Choose ONE side when answering this question. Don't say "both" or "it depends."...
Oct 2, 20172 min read
Eliminate Extreme Answer Choices
TOEFL never likes to get too extreme. I don't like extreme weather! I don't enjoy it when the weather is freezing cold or when it is...
Sep 25, 20172 min read
TOEFL Listening: What's the Main Idea?
Have you ever started talking about a topic and then suddenly, you were telling a story that turned out to be unrelated to your main...
Sep 18, 20172 min read
To Take Notes or Not to Take Notes? THAT is the Question
When I listen to a lecture, should I take notes or just listen? Some students are more successful when they listen to the lecture. They...
Sep 11, 20173 min read
10 Tips for Taking Notes on TOEFL
Taking notes is about balance. You need to know what is important to take a note on, but at the same time, you’ve got to pay attention...
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