TOEFL iBT | Part 3 Question | Speaking | Vertical Migration + Note-taking

Welcome back to another TOEFL iBT Speaking segment. Today we're going to be focusing on Part III, a difficult task for many non-NES speakers (because it's difficult to follow) and in today's podcast, we're doing vertical migration. This was a difficult task for a recent student of mine because he was unable to follow the...

TOEFL iTP | Listening Part B | Haircut

We're back! So, because I've realized some of the TOEFL iTP segments have hit 500 plays (and big shout out to the country of Mexico because you make the majority of plays), I decided to go the coaching route (without the student) and help you out with one of these. Again, if you're tuning into...

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TOEFL iBT | Reading | 1 on 1 Coaching | Guide to Answering Questions

In this podcast, I discuss with a student from Afghanistan HOW to answer questions. The majority of students out there in the world are unsure how to answer -- if they should take two sides or how long they should spend on the reading versus the material they listen to. Regardless of what task it...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 104 | Critical Thinking| Generation Spending Habits by Household

Generation spending habits. Boy, these are some shocking details. You know, Gen X and Gen B loves to "s***" on the millennials, but if we actually break down the figures, Gen X are the biggest spenders is 4 of the 6 major categories. Funny. Who would've ever thought?! Not to mention they're the ones who...

TOEFL iTP | Idioms & Expressions | Mini-lesson #1

I've done lots of TOEFL idioms podcast (probably going up to about number 8), but i felt like they weren't as effective. Yes, the podcast plays show that they were fire, but I'm going through a more systematic approach now. In this podcast, I'm going to give you stories about the following idioms/expressions, then there...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 94 | Reading | Suburbs of The Future

Here we are with a long reading (listening) that's going to help you in a number of ways. The most important aspect of this podcast is understanding and identifying similarities and differences between multiple viewpoints. This can help you form a broader understanding of the topic being discussed. Despite the lure of bright city lights,...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 91 | Vocabulary Development | Phrasal Verb Academic Alternatives

We're back with some vocabulary development today, and like most of you have requested, phrasal verbs with academic alternatives! You very rarely hear the academic words spoken unless it's in a professional environment. We have a tendency, as English speakers, to use phrasal verbs (unless you're in British Parliament -- lol). Here we go! accomplish...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 86 | Study Skills | Reflective Learning

Your performance as a student/learner (because we all are) is LIKELY to develop the habit of putting time aside to reflect on how you learn. You will find that you study more effectively if you consider, for example: changes in your motivational levelschanges in your attitudes and ideasthe appropriateness of your current study strategies to...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 64 | Phrasal Verbs | Academic Collocations

Welcome back to some more collocations! Always excited to bring you guys more phrasal verbs, so let's get into it before we do the reading! Complete the table down below with the words in the box. ample beyond growing hold(v) hypothetical in into lend of on pose prevailing provide voice(v) wholehearted Verb + nounprepositions +...

Arsenio’s ESL Podcast | Season 5 Episode 63 | Pronunciation for Speaking | Preparing & Rehearsing Talking Points

Effective pronunciation ensures your audience can engage with your ideas, not so much big words (which would have your audience lost, based on the setting). Focus on the key features to make your delivery successful: Make sure you are very confident with the pronunciation of key terms and names. Correct word stress is important for...