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Directory of “Authentic” Practice for TOEFL iBT Writing Academic Discussions

Are you practicing with the Academic Discussion that you will answer on the new TOEFL iBT Writing test? On the …

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How to Write “Authentic” Academic Discussion Prompts for the new TOEFL iBT Writing Test

If you are producing sample activities for TOEFL iBT test-takers who need to prepare for the Academic Discussion portion of …

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Mindset for TOEFL iBT

3 Questions to Answer Before You Change Your TOEFL iBT Registration Date to BEFORE *OR* AFTER July 26

Here are the 3 questions that I’m asking my foreign-trained professionals to consider when they choose their TOEFL iBT test …

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How to Navigate Confusion and Overwhelm when TOEFL iBT Speaking Tutors Give You Conflicting Advice

My newest video has a tip about how to navigate the inevitable conflict and overwhelm that you regularly experience if …

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Study Tips & Resources

Details about The Shorter TOEFL Test (July 26 and later)

In this article, you’ll find information about what you can expect on TOEFL iBT’s new (shorter!) test, beginning July 27, …

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Mindset for TOEFL iBT

3 Versions of Task 1 – #1 and 3 are ok… #2 is 😬

Here’s what I said when one of my students (who needs a 26 on TOEFL Speaking) asked me this question… …

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Comparisons

Protected: How to Spot Inauthentic TOEFL Practice for Speaking Task 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Measurable Progress

How Limiting Beliefs Block Your TOEFL iBT Score… And How to Fix It

Click ▶️ to listen if you prefer that to reading What do you do if you’re telling yourself these kinds …

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Study Tips & Resources

How to Take one of ETS’s Realistic “Practice Tests” for TOEFL iBT

If you’re new to studying for TOEFL iBT, one of the most useful things to do very early on is …

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Measurable Progress

3 Examples of “Fossilized” Mistakes that Block TOEFL iBT Speaking and Writing scores… and How to Fix Them

One of the most common reasons why you may not be seeing your higher, required score on TOEFL iBT Speaking …

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Mindset for TOEFL iBT

22 Reasons Why Your Score Fluctuated on Your TOEFL iBT Tests

During my decade in this industry, I’ve had countless conversations with students who are confused, frustrated and disappointed when their …

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Measurable Progress

The Fresh Start: Reviewing The Past 12 Months & Identifying Your Motivation and Clarity to Finish with TOEFL iBT in the Next 12

By the time that you’ve finished this free 60-minute strategy session, you’ll have the motivation for your career and life …

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Mindset for TOEFL iBT

Heather Dorniden falls… and still wins…

I’m sharing my absolute most favorite video with you ever. She falls majorly flat on her face… and she still …

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Study Tips & Resources

5 Tips that Make Your Emails Look Professional

Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a university student, there is no way to avoid email communications. These 5 tips …

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Mindset for TOEFL iBT

How to Deal with “Bad Luck”

In this 2-minute video, I share how to overcome a huge problem that a lot of people who must pass TOEFL …

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Measurable Progress

The Measurable Progress Review | Vol. 2

Today we’re covering: Targeted Focus + Repetition = Automatic Habit = Breakthrough in Your Score What’s New? Videos and Audios …

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Mindset for TOEFL iBT

How to Deal with “Unscored” Questions on TOEFL iBT Reading & Listening

Some of my students are blissfully unaware of unscored questions. However, depending on which TOEFL iBT tutors you have studied …

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How are non-native English speakers improving to a native-speaker-like level as adults so they can finally unlock all of their TOEFL iBT scores and move on with their careers? Find out by reading
Measurable Progress

The Measurable Progress Review | Vol. 1

Today we’re covering: The *real* reason 26 is required on TOEFL iBT Speaking 🔥 Pronouncing 5 “Must-Use” Words Correctly 🔥 …

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Study Tips & Resources

The 2 Systems for Memorizing TOEFL “Stuff”

First, let’s talk about why you need 2 systems for organizing the 2 main types of flashcards that you will …

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Study Tips & Resources

My Favorite Study Plan for “Stuck” TOEFL Scores

Since 2010, I have guided stressed-out pharmacists, physical therapists, nurses and other ambitious students to develop the native-speaker-like English that …

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Study Tips & Resources

How to Mark “Success Trends” in Your TOEFL Score History

As part of the free consultation process that I offer to students with “stuck” TOEFL scores, you fill out a …

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Study Tips & Resources

The ‘Prerequisites’ for a TOEFL Speaking score of 26

You might be surprised to discover that your scores in  TOEFL iBT Reading, Listening and Writing play a bigger role …

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Study Tips & Resources

How to Prepare for my Online Zoom Classes for TOEFL Speaking / Writing

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Why You Should Stop Writing “On The Other Hand” In TOEFL Integrated Essays
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When to Stop Using “On the other hand” in TOEFL Integrated Essays

For the best comprehension, click to listen and read simultaneously. I don’t know who first gave you the idea to …

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Free 45-minute Lesson for TOEFL Speaking

Discover which popular Task 1 Introduction sentence is a “score-killer” and the “perfect” alternative for rapidly earning points and contributing to a high score like 26

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