Welcome back to some more vocabulary skill and I'm bringing to you today some ex- words. So, basically words that have this notorious "ex" often include the idea of out, far from, beyond, or completely. Example: Mt. Everest is an example of an extreme environment (far from). Example: He's able to configure the Rubix Cube... Continue Reading →
Write what the people actually said in each situation. The lady asked the man if he was walking to the store at the moment. He said that he wasn't but that he was going to walk there soon. Woman: Are you walking to the store at the moment? Man: No, I'm not, but I... Continue Reading →
I've already gone over reported speech statements, but now it's time to dive into the questions to see if you understand both sides. Reported Speech Questions Look at these questions and statements. Which are direction questions and which are reported questions. He asked her was she was reading at the moment. He wanted to know... Continue Reading →
Hello, everyone! I'm going to make this podcast as interactive as possible. I'll provide a YouTube video, along with a lot of writing in terms of money. This question could arise during your examination, so it's always great to be prepared! Topic Talk Money is the root of all evil. Do you agree or disagree?... Continue Reading →
TOEFL idioms are back with part II. This is the beginning of my new schedule which I launched yesterday. So, let's break down these idioms! Idioms Hit The Books - Study So when we say "hit the books," this means to study. Usage: "I need to hit the books." We use this only with a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to my blog, everyone! For those of you who are returning, welcome back. For those of you who are new here, welcome to my first ever TOEFL IBT speaking practice. Although TOEFL IBT is becoming more obsolete (IELTS is replacing it), I figured I could give some guidance to some of you students out... Continue Reading →
Reported speech is all about repeating what someone said, but going a tense back. Direct speech statements. Antwone fisher is my favorite drama movie. I hope children of all ages will love the new book. I think I've just swum the length of the Nile river. I feel quite tired. Reported speech statements. Arsenio Buck... Continue Reading →
I wanted to do this with you guys and provide you with a bonus feature, too. So, last week (or about two weeks ago), I did an interactive exercise with you guys. You were suppose to enunciate a paragraph and send it to me, the winner being awarded two hours of free teaching on the... Continue Reading →
I'm bringing back more gerund and infinitive work, and with that will be a lot of exercises to discover yourself: personality, romance, ideal jobs, advice, etc. Enjoy the exercise down below! Rules When I go shopping, I don't buy anything. I love giving presents. Understanding other people's opinions isn't easy. I find it easy to... Continue Reading →
Hello, everyone! I want to emphasize how the stretch the vowel (voice) versus voiceless sounds. Many of my students still have difficulty with producing the voice sounds compared to voiceless, so here's an exercise for you! /p/ /b/ Lap ... Continue Reading →
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