Learning phrasal verbs can be challenging. Luckily, phrasal verbs are used on the TOEFL in a limited, predictable way. Most phrasal verbs have multiple definitions, but the TOEFL will likely only use only the most ...

Hello ABA family! In English, one of the most common problems and often quite a tricky one for foreign language speakers learning English, is the use of the gerund. There are many rules which can ...

The TOEFL is a very North American exam. The test is sponsored by ETS, a California-based test prep organization. And the exam is pretty much universally accepted by schools in the USA and Canada. Moreover, ...

Hello there! Holy Week, just like Christmas, is an important religious holiday in countries with Catholic customs. But how do we celebrate this tradition in Anglo-Saxon countries like the UK or the United States where Christian ...

International Women’s Day (IWD) is held annually on March 8 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The IWD ...

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 ...

Many people study English for their own education or out of curiosity, for a job or because they wish to move abroad i.e. rational reasons. Others learn for love, a crush or passion. If you’re ...

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 ...

Today we’re going to learn the main differences between the verbs to do and to make. These two verbs have similar meanings but can be complicated for English learners. How are they used correctly? Let’s take a look! Generally, we ...

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. ...