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What makes someone a strong reader? In my work with TOEFL students, I’ve observed that strong readers share distinct cognitive habits and skills that go beyond just getting the right answers. These abilities make them highly effective at understanding complex texts, answering questions accurately, and managing their reading strategies under pressure. Whether you’re a student preparing for a language exam …
Here’s what a pharmacist from Egypt, who worked with me and achieved all the required scores, said recently: “For the reading section, I remember I failed reading 3 times in the beginning, and I reached out to her to sign up for the reading package. During our first session, she has an amazing assessment class to know the student’s weaknesses …
Years ago, a pharmacist living in Japan joined my TOEFL preparation class. What struck me immediately was how clear and natural his English sounded. Unlike many other students, he had no noticeable pronunciation or intonation mistakes, despite having never been to the United States. When I asked him about his secret, he shared an invaluable technique: shadowing. Whenever he watched …
Celebrating Dulce: My Student of the Year! 🌟 Each year, I choose one or two students as my Student of the Year, and this year, the honor goes to Dulce. Her dedication, resilience, and the right mindset for success truly stand out. What makes Dulce exceptional is her understanding of the learning process, which comes from her experience as a …
Heartfelt Shoutout to the new mothers I am working with! I’ve walked in the shoes of balancing motherhood and pursuing studies at the graduate school at Northern Illinois University for TESOL (Teaching English). I deeply understand the dance between books and baby giggles, between late-night studies and early morning cuddles. To all my incredible students who are new mothers, juggling …
I am thrilled to share the inspiring journey of one of my dedicated students, a pharmacist from Egypt. Let’s call her Sarah for privacy reasons. Sarah started her TOEFL preparation with me in January, enrolling in the intensive package of 4 skills and 20-hour classes. With no prior experience or tutoring, she bravely took on the challenge. After our 20-hour …
Preparing for exams like the TOEFL often feels like a race against time, pushing students to focus exclusively on practicing exam-style tasks. Let’s be honest. When the TOEFL looms large, it’s tempting to dive straight into practice tests. Exam-style questions, timed responses – it feels like the fastest route to a high score. While it might seem logical to dive …
The TOEFL Speaking section. For many international healthcare professionals, it’s a significant hurdle on the path to a successful career in the US. But what if I told you a simple, surprisingly effective method could significantly improve your fluency and confidence? It’s not a complex strategy or a magic bullet; it’s something you probably learned as a child: reading aloud. Many …
Turbocharge your TOEFL Prep: Forget the agonizing wait for feedback! LangSolution AI provides instant, detailed analysis of your grammar, pronunciation (for speaking responses), and topic development. This immediate feedback revolutionizes the learning process. Instead of completing an entire practice set and then waiting for corrections, you get real-time insights as you work, allowing for immediate adjustments and a more efficient …
Let’s be honest. Studying for the TOEFL can feel like climbing a mountain made of vocabulary words and grammar rules. There will be days—maybe even weeks—when you’re staring at your textbooks, feeling unmotivated, bored, and frustrated. The key is not to let these feelings throw you off track. Instead of letting burnout win, let’s explore practical strategies to reignite your …
The “fluency muscle” isn’t a literal muscle, of course. The real magic happens in the brain. When we learn a new language, we’re creating new neural pathways. These pathways are connections between different brain regions responsible for things like: Vocabulary retrieval: Finding the right word quickly and efficiently. Grammatical processing: Structuring sentences correctly and effortlessly. Pronunciation: Producing sounds accurately and with appropriate intonation. …
Do you want to achieve a TOEFL Speaking score of 26 as quickly as possible? The common belief is that achieving a TOEFL Speaking score of 26 requires months, even years for some test-takers. That’s a myth. While dedication is essential, achieving this score in a significantly shorter timeframe is entirely possible with the right strategy. Let’s cut through the …
