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5 Ways to Speak English more Fluently without a Private Tutor
There is a common pattern among my students when talking about their English skills, and which of their skills are stronger and weaker. Most students want to improve their English speaking skills. Most students complain that they don’t speak as well as they would like to, and/or lack the confidence to speak as well as they read.…
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TOEFL Writing Tips for the Independent Essay
Oh, the TOEFL test. If you are not familiar with the TOEFL, then let me give you a little information. It stands for “Test of English as a Foreign Language,” and is an exam that is often required for non-native English speakers who wish to work, study, and (sometimes) live abroad. Most universities will require this…
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How to Talk about Love and Dating in English for Valentine’s Day + 25 helpful verbs and expressions
Did you know that the official day of love and romance is right around the corner? Okay, Valentine’s Day might just be a “Hallmark holiday” (which means it was just created by the largely famous greeting card company called Hallmark to make them profits), but we can’t deny that love is in the air around this…
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Speak Better: Really Learn English Grammar
So you want to speak better English, right? You want people to understand you when you try and communicate with them, and you want to understand what other people are saying. However, if you’re like most students (I am sorry to generalize), then you probably don’t like studying grammar. You might even be someone who…
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Learning Outside the Box with Instagram: Better English & English Expressions + Video Interview
We’re continuing on with Learning Outside the Box with Instagram series and featuring an Instagram star, Dan aka (*also known as*) @ betterenglish. I think I first noticed Dan and his videos months ago, and they immediately stood out (*got my attention*). The videos are witty (*funny*), entertaining, and best of all, they teach English…
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