The Ultimate 2025 TOEFL Exam Guide

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a globally recognized English-language proficiency exam created by ETS. The iBT (internet-based) version is the most widely used, measuring your skills in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing—all tailored to academic environments. 📋 What Is the TOEFL? 🌍 Who Should Take TOEFL? The TOEFL exam is…

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Master the 2025 TOEFL Speaking Section

The Speaking section of the TOEFL iBT is the third part of the test. It takes about 17 minutes to complete and includes 4 tasks—one independent and three integrated. You’ll be expected to speak clearly, fluently, and coherently on academic and campus-related topics. 🗣️ Question 1 – Independent Speaking This task asks you to state…

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Top 10 Reasons to Learn English Online

So you want to learn English—but between your busy schedule, that suspicious-looking instant noodle diet, and your love-hate relationship with grammar rules, you’re wondering how to actually do it. Fear not, future fluent speaker! I’ve put together the ultimate list of why learning English 1-on-1 online is basically the best thing since Wi-Fi. 1. You…

The difference between ‘Shade’ and ‘Shadow’

The difference between ‘Shade’ and ‘Shadow’

Understanding the Difference Between Shade and Shadow While the terms “shade” and “shadow” may seem like they mean the same thing, they actually refer to two different ideas. Shade refers to an area that is protected from direct sunlight, often providing relief from the sun’s heat. For example, sitting under a tree on a hot…

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Business Surprises: Words to describe uncertainty

Businesses often face unexpected changes and challenges that can be hard to predict. This could be because of things like prices going up and down, what customers want changing all the time, or the economy being unstable. In this discussion, we’ll look at some words that describe these uncertainties in business. These adjectives are better…

IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, the Cambridge Exams vs CEFR
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IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, the Cambridge Exams vs CEFR

IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge, and TOEFL are huge, global brands for English certification examsand there may be some confusion on how they stack up against each other. This can be further complicated by all the incomplete information available on the internet. For example, in my quest for a simple resource that compares all the exams, I…