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- Feb 16, 2020
- 2 min
- Feb 15, 2020
- 3 min
Writing Task 1 Practice: 5G
Read the following passage. You have 3 minutes to read the passage. Get your timers or your stopwatch ready to time yourself. The time...
- May 5, 2019
- 1 min
Should I Watch the News for TOEFL Practice?
Answer: No. Watch the video to find out why I would not recommend watching the news to help you prepare for the TOEFL. Find out what...
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
When You Don't Know Why You're Studying for the TOEFL
The TOEFL is a bit easier when you have a goal in mind. When you know why you're doing this test you have more motivation to study....
- Mar 30, 2019
- 1 min
The Academic Essay (Independent Essay) Requires A Plan: Be An Architect
**UPDATE** As of July 26, 2023 Writing Task #2 will now be an Academic Discussion Writing Task. Therefore, the following advice will not...
- Mar 25, 2019
- 1 min
Are You Gonna Say Gonna?
Informal contractions in English like "wanna" or "gonna" are very common, but should you use them on the TOEFL? Find out in this video.
- Mar 17, 2019
- 1 min
How Long Will It Take For Me To Get My Score?
I get asked this question a lot. The answer depends on two important factors. Find out what they are in this video.
- Jan 21, 2019
- 1 min
Agents, English Schools and You!
There's a lot to know about the process of going abroad, studying abroad, the TOEFL and getting in to a university. If you've never done...
- Jan 7, 2019
- 1 min
How Do I Answer the Question "What's up?"
Greetings in casual conversation in English can sometimes be tricky because they don't always match with the greetings we learn in...
- Sep 16, 2018
- 1 min
Don't Wait! Start Speaking Now!
Do you have trouble getting your thoughts together before you start speaking on the TOEFL? Do you hear the "beep" and then freeze not...
- Sep 9, 2018
- 1 min
You Can Start a Sentence with Because!
A lot of students think they can't ever start a sentence with because. Actually, you can, but you have to know how to do it! Find out how...
- Jul 29, 2018
- 2 min
Writing Task 1 Song
Do you know that annoying song that gets stuck in your head and you just can't stop singing it? Well, I've created a song that will...
- Jun 9, 2018
- 1 min
#1 Mistake Students Make When Reading Their TOEFL Notes
There is a lot to think about when we summarize a lecture. With so much on your mind, it is common to forget one very important thing...
- May 20, 2018
- 1 min
Take the TOEFL Jump!
Your TOEFL studies don't begin until you actually start doing the TOEFL questions and engaging with the material. Many students are too...
- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
TOEFLitis is REAL! Find your cure
Are you sick of studying for the TOEFL test? You may have TOEFLitis. Find out the symptoms of TOEFLitis and how solve this common problem.
- Apr 8, 2018
- 2 min
Research, Advice, Information: You Can't Count These Nouns!
Research, advice and information are all non-count nouns. Before we take a look at what this means, let’s review the difference between a...
- Feb 21, 2018
- 1 min
Paraphrase Problems? Get Help from the Comma
The Paraphrase Question on the TOEFL Reading Question can be tricky. It's important to focus on the key words in the sentence. Understand...
- Feb 12, 2018
- 3 min
5 Common Mistakes in TOEFL Speaking and Writing
After evaluating many students’ TOEFL speaking and writing responses, I noticed a pattern of mistakes. Mistakes can be distracting to the...
- Jan 8, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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