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Preparing for both IELTS and TOEFL is manageable since they test similar English skills, but the TOEFL exam pattern focuses more on academic tasks and computer-based delivery. As an IELTS and TOEFL tutor, I recommend practicing with a PTE reading mock test to strengthen your reading skills, as...

Choosing between IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE depends on your target institution’s requirements and your comfort with test formats. TOEFL coaching focuses on academic English and computer-based tasks, while a PTE mock test can help you gauge readiness for its unique speaking and writing sections. As an...

Post-TOEFL registration, use the TOEFL score chart to identify the score range needed for your goals, such as 80-100 for most universities. As an IELTS and TOEFL tutor, I help students improve by practicing mock tests and focusing on specific skills like note-taking for Listening or structuring...

Losing marks in TOEFL Speaking often stems from repetitive or incorrect sentence structures. Incorporating the Passive Voice appropriately can enhance your responses by focusing on processes or outcomes. I help students practice this through mock speaking tasks, ensuring their answers sound...

Passive voice can be confusing because it reverses the typical subject-verb-object order, and forming it requires correct use of "to be" verbs and past participles. As an English tutor, I guide students through exercises to recognize active vs. passive structures and practice transforming...

To practice passive voice, try rewriting active sentences in the passive form and incorporating it into essays or reports. For example, change "The team finished the project" to "The project was finished by the team." I help my students with tailored worksheets and mock IELTS/TOEFL tasks to use...

In IELTS Task 1, passive voice is frequently used to describe processes or trends objectively (e.g., "The graph is divided into segments"). In TOEFL integrated writing, it’s used to summarize lectures or readings (e.g., "The theory was proposed"). As a tutor, I provide practice prompts to help...

To make TOEFL essays sound natural, use transitive verbs correctly to convey clear actions and ideas (e.g., "They built a house"). Understanding transitive verbs helps avoid awkward phrasing. I help my students practice these verbs in essay prompts to achieve a polished, native-like tone.

To sound natural in TOEFL Speaking, use transitive verbs correctly to express clear actions, like "I completed the task." I teach my students to practice with sentences containing transitive verbs during mock tests, focusing on fluency and proper object placement for a polished delivery.

Aim to practice 2-3 times a week using IELTS reading materials to build stamina and familiarity with academic passages. As an IELTS tutor, I recommend reviewing each practice session with me to identify errors and refine techniques, ensuring steady progress toward a higher band score.

After finishing a TOEFL mock test, you should review your answers carefully, analyze your mistakes, and take note of recurring patterns. I provide detailed feedback on mock test performance to help students improve efficiently.

To cover the TOEFL syllabus thoroughly, you should follow a structured study plan that focuses on one skill at a time, then practice integrated tasks. I provide personalized plans and mock tests to ensure each section is well-prepared.

Based on TOEFL registration details, it's best to register at least 2–3 months in advance, especially if you need a visa or are targeting competitive universities. As an IELTS tutor, I advise the same for all standardized tests.

Use a mix of vocabulary like “rose steadily,” “remained constant,” “peaked,” and “fluctuated.” For a Task 1 combination chart, I also recommend using transition phrases like “in contrast,” “meanwhile,” and “similarly” to compare different data sets.

Absolutely. Vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., "rose steadily," "fluctuated slightly") is key in a Task 1 combination chart. I give my students word lists and practice activities to build strong lexical resource scores.