Howdy! Stuttering (“stammering” in British English) can be a real problem when you’re trying to communicate. And because the TOEFL is a test of communication, it can cause a problem and hurt your grade. But in order ...

Hello there! The official TOEFL Writing rubrics talk about the importance of writing “coherently and accurately,” and avoiding “inaccuracy, vagueness, or imprecision.” They also mention the importance of using “syntactic variety” and “a range of vocabulary.” All ...

Hello ABA Bloggers! If you’re looking for a TOEFL class or a tutor—be it in person or online—it’s important to know what exactly a good teacher is. There are thousands of teachers who offer TOEFL ...

We are continually reaping success and this time we are delighted to announce that ABA English has joined RCS MediaGroup to launch a new educational tool for teachers in Italy called Rizzoli English Campus. Rizzoli Languages, a ...

Howdy! Are you looking to improve your business English? Then this class is for you! We have teamed up with Dialogue Review to share one of their fascinating magazine articles and, of course, teach you some English ...

Hello! I hope you’re having a great day! The word “that” has many different uses in English. Today we’re going to focus on just one of them: “that” as a relative pronoun. “That” can be ...

Hello, fellow bookworms! Today I want to recommend a book I read many years ago but which I still remember, the funny “Notes from a Small Island” by the American travel writer Bill Bryson. Bryson ...

Hi, ABA friends! If you have ever been abroad then you know how hard it can be to communicate, especially when flying or asking for information at an airport. If you already know how to ...

Hello there! Today we’re going to talk about the English possessive or Saxon genitive, which is used to show ownership or possession. It is formed by adding ’s to the word indicating the owner. It ...

Happy Holidays, everyone! It’s our favourite time of the year again. Yes, it’s nearly Christmas! Christmas is a time for celebrating, sharing and sending loved ones cards to show that we are thinking of them. ...