Why You May Not Be Scoring High in TOEFL Writing
Ok, so you've done all the things you are supposed to do for Writing Task #2. You have an introductory paragraph. You've got 2 supporting...
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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
If You Master the Conditionals, You Will Impress.
The conditionals aren't always easy. You've got a lot to think about. Are you talking about a condition and result that has a real...
- Jul 24, 2020
- 4 min
Understand What Your TOEFL Question Is Asking (and don't forget it!)
Recently, the students in my writing class had some trouble answering a Writing Task #2 TOEFL Question. The problem was that they didn't...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Feb 17, 2020
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- Feb 16, 2020
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- 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...
- Mar 30, 2019
- 1 min
Writing Task #2 Requires A Plan: Be An Architect
Just as architects draw up plans to create a structure, you also must make a plan for your essay. I know what you're going to say; I...
- 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...
- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
Writing Task 1 Example Essay: Hydroelectric Power
This example essay is from the Writing Task #1 Reading and Lecture on dams and hydroelectric power. If you have not yet read the passage...
- Jul 24, 2018
- 2 min
Writing Task 1 Practice: Hydroelectric Power
Read the following passage. You have 3 minutes to read the passage. Get your timers or your stopwatch ready to time yourself. The time...
- Jul 23, 2018
- 6 min
Writing Task 1: Will the Lecture Always Oppose the Reading?
Probably. The oppositional style of three points in the lecture that contrast the three points in the reading has been the trend in TOEFL...
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