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Jan 9
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 simila...

May 2, 2018
2 min

TOEFL Listening: Vocabulary for University Life Part 3

T.A. = Teaching Assistant (noun) A T.A. is someone who assists the professor with large classes. Usually the T.A. is a graduate student. ...

Feb 5, 2018
2 min

What does B.A. mean? What does M.S. mean? Let's talk about university degrees.

An Undergraduate Student (or undergrad) When you are an undergraduate student you are studying to get your degree. After attending a univ...

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 TO...

Jan 8, 2018
1 min

TOEFL Listening: Vocabulary for University Life Part 2

In the Listening and Speaking Sections of the TOEFL, we listen to the conversations students have with university professors, administrat...

Dec 3, 2017
3 min

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 12, 2017
1 min

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.

Aug 14, 2017
1 min

TOEFL Listening: Vocabulary for University Life Part 1

TOEFL Listening is about what happens on a college campus. From lectures to conversations with administrative assistants and students, T...

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