October 12th, 2021
Best Time to Take the TOEFL
TOEFL Test Guide
The date you decide to take your TOEFL test might turn out to be one of the most important decisions you make when preparing. You’ll need to pick a time isn’t too early or too late to be sure you can reach your ideal score.
It might seem like a lot of pressure to put on timing, so we’ve put together this guide to make it easier for you to decide on when to take your TOEFL test. Here, you’ll find example scenarios, as well as information about the TOEFL test to help you make your best choice.
October 12th, 2021
The TOEFL or IELTS
Studying Abroad - TOEFL Info
If you have ever research about standardized tests for non-English speakers, you would have come across both the TOEFL and the IELTS. The TOEFL is short for Test of English as a Foreign Language, and the IELTS is short for International English Language Testing System. They are both widely accepted tests to certify your level of English proficiency. Some specific English-speaking countries prefer one test over another, but generally, they can both be accepted almost anywhere. If they are so similar to each other, which test should you take? That depends on what your strong suit is and what your program requires.
October 12th, 2021
How to Ace the TOEFL Listening Test: 8 TOEFL Listening Tips for Success
TOEFL Listening Guide
To do your absolute best on second section of the TOEFL test, the Listening section, you’ll need to prepare for two types of listening: conversations and lectures. The conversations and lectures you’ll hear in the Listening section will cover a variety of topics related to campus life. But watching a couple movies, or listening your favorite songs in English will likely not be enough to prepare for these, specifically the more academic listening tasks. Instead, you can save time studying by checking out some tips on the Listening section.
Here, we’ll cover what you can expect in Listening section of the TOEFL, with explanations and listening examples available for both conversations and lectures, paired with example questions. Keep reading here to find out more about our 8 helpful tips to listen more effectively, and score higher on the Listening section.
July 1st, 2023
IELTS Score Changes for Canada Study Visa (SDS)
IELTS Test Guide
There have been changes to the IELTS score requirements for Canada study visa applicants applying through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Effective August 10, 2023, applicants will no longer need to achieve a score of 6 bands in each module of the IELTS Academic test. Instead, they will only need an overall score of 6 in IELTS Academic.
June 29th, 2023
Signal Words in TOEFL Listening
TOEFL Listening Guide
Paying too much or too little attention to the wrong words can be an issue for even the best listeners. On the Listening section of the TOEFL test, you’ll need to make sure you’re able to direct your attention to the right place at the right time. A few listening strategies are always helpful, and one is to learn to recognize signal words.
Effective listening can be made easier with the help of signal words. In this article, you’ll be able to see a few transcripts of TOEFL listening passages, with signal words clearly pointed out and explained. Take a closer look to get a better sense of how signal words can help you do your best on the Listening section of the TOEFL test.
June 21st, 2023
What to do if you encounter unknown words in IELTS
IELTS Reading Guide
An essential and often overlooked academic reading skill is to guess the meanings of words from the context. When you are doing the IELTS reading test, you will encounter words you don’t understand. Since it is a test, you are not allowed to use a dictionary to look up those words. In this scenario, you do not want to let these words stop you from understanding the rest of the passages, which is where being able to guess the meaning of a word based on the context it is used in comes into play. Guessing meaning from context in the IELTS exam is an important technique that will improve your reading skills.
May 20th, 2023
TOEFL Reading Question Type - Negative Factual Information
TOEFL Reading Guide
On the Reading section of the TOEFL, one type of question you may be asked is a “negative factual information question”. You can spot this question type by looking for a few specific words in the question, like “not” or “except”. Do you know how to approach this question type on the Reading section?
To learn more about “negative factual information questions”, as well as the best way to deal with these question types, check out this guide, part of our series on different question types appearing in the TOEFL Reading section. You’ll find information, tips, and examples here about “negative factual information questions”.
May 6th, 2023
TOEIC Test Online Prep - TOEIC Tips, Strategies, & Resoruces
TOEIC Test
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an essential examination for professionals and students alike who need to demonstrate their English language proficiency in an international context. In this blog, we will provide you with valuable information and resources to help you prepare for the TOEIC test online
May 6th, 2023
多益閱讀Part5 - 詞類題 - 在助動詞後面後面填入動詞原型
多益閱讀
多益閱讀Part5 詞類題中有時候會出現與動詞型態與種類相關的題目，常考的概念有兩種 (一) 被動式考法(在be動詞後接過去分詞 (p.p)) ，(二) 在助動詞後面後面填入動詞原型是常見的題目 ，雖然這樣題型不常出現，但是想要把多益考試考好，這樣的文法觀念是一定要弄清楚的， 我們先來看第二種考法: 在助動詞後面後面填入動詞原型
November 9th, 2022
TOEFL Reading Question Type - Reference Question
TOEFL Reading Guide
Do you know all the different question types that will appear on the TOEFL Reading section? One that you may encounter is a “reference” type question, which asks the reader to explain what a specific word in the passage is about. To recognize these question types, plus answer effectively, it’s a good idea to learn more about them, while also checking out some examples.
What do “reference” type questions look like, and how can you best answer them? All the answers to those questions and more can be found here. Take a look at our helpful guide for taking on this specific TOEFL Reading section question type, and learn more.
October 12th, 2021
多益閱讀詞性題總整理
多益閱讀
TOEIC多益閱讀Part 5的30題中，是由「詞性題」、「文法題」、「單字題」三大方向出題的，「詞性題」算是最簡單的題型，如果你閱讀測驗經常寫不完，最好迅速正確地回答「詞性題」，如此才有時間回答其它類型的題目。考生該如何判斷一個題目是「詞性題」，以及如何回答「詞性題」呢？
October 12th, 2021
多益閱讀Part5 - 文法題 - 關於被動式考法
多益閱讀
多益閱讀測驗中，常出現的考題的除了關係代名詞外，就是各種時態的被動式了，每次考試大概會有1題，最多會有3題，今天就讓我們做一些各種被動式的考題吧！