Episodes

  • TOEFL Tidbit -Proverbs

    TOEFL Tidbit -Proverbs
    May 28 2022
    Use proverbs in your TOEFL independent speaking task to impress the scorer!
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    7 mins
  • Small Talk in English

    Small Talk in English
    Oct 30 2021
    Small Talk- can be scary! Listen to find out how to be a pro at small talk in English! American English teacher here giving you all you need for small talk and "icebreakers." Lots of examples and useful small talk vocabulary and phrases.
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    15 mins
  • TOEFL Tidbit Intonation

    TOEFL Tidbit Intonation
    Aug 30 2021
    Advice on using intonation-the music of a language. Americans are listening to you speak on your TOEFL speaking test and they want to hear proper intonation. Take it from me- a former TOEFL scorer! Lots of examples. A quick listen, but FULL of advice!
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    5 mins
  • Tag questions. I'll explain them, won't I?

    Tag questions. I'll explain them, won't I?
    Jun 28 2021
    Learn how to make tag questions like a pro!! Listen to a native English speaker and teacher explain how to make tag questions. Lots of examples so you know the construction perfectly. It's great, isn't it?
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    12 mins
  • TOEFL Tidbit ~ Independent Speaking Task Tips

    TOEFL Tidbit ~ Independent Speaking Task Tips
    May 8 2021
    Listen to former TOEFL Speaking Rater Jen give her expert tips on answering the TOEFL speaking independent question. A quick listen, packed with professional advice! Learn how to use however and consequently.
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    7 mins
  • Double O

    Double O
    Mar 24 2021
    Double O is in many words in English. BUT, they're pronounced in many different ways! Learn how to pronounce double O. Book resources provided too! You will also meet a bookstore owner, and one of my students!!
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    34 mins
  • TOEFL Tidbit: I Prefer...

    TOEFL Tidbit: I Prefer...
    Mar 17 2021
    Learn how to say "I prefer..." like a native speaker! Needed for the TOEFL Independent speaking task.
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    4 mins
  • TOEFL Tidbit "Telling Stories"

    TOEFL Tidbit "Telling Stories"
    Jan 30 2021
    For the independent question in the Speaking portion of the TOEFL test your rater will love to hear a story! This will improve your score! Trust me, I used to score for this test.
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    4 mins