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    FREE Writing Task 1 Class
    • Dec 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    Doing Writing Task 2? You'll Need 2 Different Ideas!
    • Dec 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Doing Writing Task 2? You'll Need 2 Different Ideas!

    Coming up with two separate and distinct ideas is the key for a successful Writing Task #2 essay. At times during our brainstorming...
    Invariably, you'll see adverbs on the TOEFL
    • Nov 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    All By Myself on TOEFL
    • Oct 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    Become a Pro at Using the Verb Become
    • Apr 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
     The REAL Problem with TOEFL Writing
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    Are Synonyms an Uphill Battle?
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    Traps in TOEFL Listening Part 4: Rhetorical Function Question
    • Oct 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Traps in TOEFL Listening Part 3: Detail Question
    • Oct 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Traps in TOEFL Listening Part 2: Main Idea Question
    • Sep 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Listening Questions & Traps Part 1: Purpose Question
    • Aug 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Speaking Task 4: I Missed That Part of the Lecture!
    • Aug 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Speaking Task 2: Don't Be Surprised If...
    • Aug 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    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....
    The Difference Between Few and A Few
    • Apr 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    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.
    Want your score up? Sound UP!
    • Mar 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Can I Get a Summary Please?
    • Mar 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    Writing Task 2: What's a hook?
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Writing Task 2: What's a hook?

    Introductions can be challenging, but the right first words make a strong impression. In this video, you'll learn about a hook, which is...
    Advice for TOEFL Writing
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Advice for TOEFL Writing

    Depression. Frustration. Anger. Despair. Does writing ever make you feel any of these emotions? You aren't alone! Getting words on the...
    Writing Task 1 Practice: Dinosaur Extinction Theories
    • Feb 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    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...
    Writing Task 1: Whole Wheat
    • Feb 17, 2020
    • 2 min

    Writing Task 1: Whole Wheat

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