This lesson features some more advanced vocabulary, including idioms and sayings related to Thanksgiving.
I want some turkey now!
Not this kind of Turkey, though… :)
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English Vocabulary – Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Common mistakes in English
Sunday, November 11th, 2007Here are a couple of good, short videos that explain some common mistakes that are often made in English. These kinds of problems can often trip you up on the TOEFL.
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A typical language school advertisement
Sunday, November 11th, 2007You will probably come across many ads in your quest to find a language school. This is a fairly typical one. What can you learn about the school really, in practical terms, from this ad. Is the school different from others that you have been looking at? The truth is, most ads for language schools are very similar. You need to do your own independent research to find out if the school has a good reputation and is right for you. Take a look at our guide for choosing an exam preparation school to see what kind of things you should be looking for.
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Funny Japanese method of learning English
Friday, November 9th, 2007Well, Japanese readers… is this how you learn your vocabulary? While it is quite funny, unfortunately, this type of method is only good for rote memorization of sentences. The TOEFL iBT is specifically designed so that you cannot do this. You will need a full, in-depth understanding of English words, phrases, idioms, and their usage.
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English Phrases and Idioms – Colours, etc.
Thursday, November 8th, 2007There are a lot of idioms and phrases related to types of colours. In the following video, the lovely Jennifer explains some of them to us.
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