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Writing

Who does she mean? Make pronoun references clear

Revise a short message so the reader knows who did the action.

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Writing

Write an email subject that tells the reader why

Turn a vague subject into a clear request or update.

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Vocabulary

Job or work? Name the position or the activity

Choose a job, two jobs, or some work without changing the meaning.

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Vocabulary

Bring or take? Choose a point of view

Follow the item’s movement and the speaker’s viewpoint.

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Writing

IELTS chart writing: percent or percentage points?

Describe a change from 20% to 30% without changing its size.

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Writing

IELTS General Training: make the letter’s purpose clear

Open a letter with the action you actually want to take.

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Speaking

IELTS Speaking Part 3: qualify a general claim

Give a clear opinion without pretending it applies to everyone.

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Vocabulary

TOEFL reading: use context to choose a word’s meaning

Check what a nearby explanation supports instead of choosing by appearance.

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Vocabulary

TOEFL reading inferences: do not make the claim stronger

Separate a supported conclusion from a prediction the passage cannot establish.

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Speaking

TOEFL interview answers: compare options on one clear point

Make a comparison easy to follow by using the same criterion for both options.

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Writing

TOEFL email writing: propose a solution that fits

Check the practical constraints before recommending an alternative.

3 practice questions · Explained answersRead & practice
Grammar

TOEIC word families: efficiency, efficient, or efficiently?

Choose the form by the job it does in the sentence, not just its familiar meaning.

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