Dec 6, 20211 minFREE Writing Task 1 ClassThere'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...
Dec 6, 20211 minDoing 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...
Nov 2, 20211 minInvariably, 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 minAll By Myself on TOEFLAre 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 minBecome a Pro at Using the Verb BecomeBecoming 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 The REAL Problem with TOEFL WritingStudents don't want to hear that grammar mistakes are keeping them from hitting their target writing score. Yet, most of the time...
Jan 9, 20211 minAre 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 minTraps in TOEFL Listening Part 4: Rhetorical Function QuestionAre 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 minTraps in TOEFL Listening Part 3: Detail QuestionAre you ready to eliminate those trap answer choices with your TOEFL sword? Yes, getting rid of those distracting answer choices has...
Sep 21, 20201 minTraps in TOEFL Listening Part 2: Main Idea QuestionDid 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 minListening Questions & Traps Part 1: Purpose QuestionKnowing the question types and the general traps in the listening section can help you get to the correct answer faster! Quickly...
Aug 17, 20201 minSpeaking 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 minSpeaking 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 minThe Difference Between Few and A FewOne 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 minWant 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 minCan 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 minWriting 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...
Mar 3, 20201 minAdvice for TOEFL WritingDepression. Frustration. Anger. Despair. Does writing ever make you feel any of these emotions? You aren't alone! Getting words on the...
Feb 17, 20203 minWriting Task 1 Practice: Dinosaur Extinction TheoriesRead the following passage. You have 3 minutes to read the passage. Get your timers or your stopwatch ready to time yourself. The time...