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Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category. Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: If you could change one important thing about your hometown community, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.





Read the essay question below and identify the type of TOEFL essay category: What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.







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128 Comments on “5 Types of TOEFL Essays & TOEFL iBT Essay Patterns”

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you made me love writing essay !!!
what nice your lesson was ???
thank you a lot teacher …

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Thursday, October 22nd 2009

verry good

Thursday, October 22nd 2009

Very useful indeed. The video explains in details each TOEFL writing task.

Saturday, October 24th 2009

i want to learn english

Monday, October 26th 2009

    Then you will, Naveed. Desire is the first step. Best of luck to you.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

    In my view, uniforms are good idea, three reasons convince me that will improve the educational experience of students. In the first place, new school uniforms cost about 30$ but designer jeans and brand name shirt will cost five time that amount. The book would be better an investment. Second it is easier to get ready for school. If there are five choices that is may be take time and thought to choose furthermore, selecting socks and shoes to go with them. Took time and divert attention from preparing classes. Finally the student will identify themselves their school. Then if they see one student wearing colors school uniforms he is part of this group. In conclusion, I think that schools require uniforms send a positive message to their students. That Is more important for best student it is have best clothing.

    Wednesday, June 16th 2010Reply to this comment

some thing is better than nothing

Monday, October 26th 2009

i to become more familier with english and i try my best to learn these lectures with great carefully

Monday, October 26th 2009

    Yes you are right ,its happens to me as well ,i feel that i am perfect in english ,hhhh ,but i reality still bad ,

    Friday, November 6th 2009Reply to this comment

I went subscribe gave my awy

Monday, October 26th 2009

    Hope you enjoy the website.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

      dear mis Rebecca ESL
      goon evening…Im Ozz, from Jakarta, Indonesia. now, I’m in learning english.
      I just want to say thankful to you for a good lesson about english.
      And I will always search and brows your site especially for your english video lesson.
      i.m really helped whit it. but problem is i get difficult to download your video.
      thank you

      Sunday, February 14th 2010

Thank you for your kindness Ms. Rebecca in sharing your knowledge to us, TOEFL takers. I want to ask if you have a pattern or any suggestions in TOEFL-ibt integrated writing task because I need to have a good grade on that part. Please help me Mam.

Thank You

Wednesday, October 28th 2009

    I saw your comment and want to congratulate you for the scores. I’d like to improve my scores too, how did you prepare for the test? Would you mind sharing some tips.bye xiany

    Wednesday, January 13th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi Rebecca!

Thank you for that wonderful lesson. I hope you could also help me in structuring the TOEFL writing integrated part. Please help me I need to have a good grade on that part.

I already passed the other three tasks (27/30 reading, 27/30 listening, 26/30 speaking and writing 21/30). I’m desperately eager to have a 24 score in the writing section in order for me to work as Physical Therapist in Texas, USA. Pls help me!

Thank You!

Thursday, October 29th 2009

    Thanks for your feedback.

    The first important element of successful integrated writing in the TOEFL iBT is taking detailed notes during the listening portion. That way you have enough information to build your response, whatever you are asked to do.

    The integrated writing is more flexible in terms of pattern. It could be structured in different ways and still be effective. It could have only three paragraphs – a basic intro, body and conclusion, in which you place all the requested info in the body paragraph. Alternatively, you could have an intro and conclusion, and any number of shorter body paragraphs, each devoted to an additional fact or supporting detail from the reading and the listening.

    Try to address each point from the reading and the listening together, in the same paragraph. Move from point to point. Avoid explaining everything from the reading in one paragraph and everything from the listening in another paragraph. Blend, or integrate the information you present in your response.

    Look into Delta’s guide to the TOEFL iBT for some more examples of good integrated writing techniques.

    Also, do look at the sample essays on my goodlucktoefl.com website for ideas on how to improve the second essay task. There are also videos on engvid on How to Structure Your TOEFL Essay, which will help.

    My best wishes to you. I hope you’ll be certified as a Physical Therapist very soon.

    Saturday, October 31st 2009Reply to this comment

Thanks to all for your feedback.

Sunday, November 1st 2009

Thank you so much , i learnt a lot from you ,but there is one thing > please do a lesson how to write a paragraph ,i really can’t start writing ,

Tuesday, November 3rd 2009

    Okay, I will plan a lesson on that for you. Thanks for your suggestion.

    Thanks for your feedback and best of luck to you.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

Dear Rebecca,

I would like to know that essay that is mainly based on current affairs and is required to be around 2500-3000. Under which category of essay it comes?

Friday, November 6th 2009

    I’m not sure which exam you are speaking about. On the TOEFL iBT, the essay needs to be 300-350 words in length. On the IELTS, it needs to be 250 words.

    The length you have mentioned is much longer than this, so I’m not sure what that’s about.

    To know the essay category, you need to look at the way in which the question is framed. Perhaps if you write me the whole essay topic, I could tell you which type it belongs to.

    Hope that helps, Sohail.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

Hi Rebecca!
Thanks for having paved the way for us. Before, we found it a little bit difficult to develop anything about writing, but now it’s rather inspiring to do such a task.

Sunday, November 8th 2009

    Hi , its rarely to find an Algerian speaks English very well like you ! ,so are you from Algiers ?

    Monday, November 9th 2009Reply to this comment

    Thanks so much for your kind comments, Urcupido. It means a lot.

    Yes, as you have realized, it can be a lot of fun to write essays actually, once you learn how to organize and present your thoughts.

    My best wishes to you with your English.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

Hi Mrs Rebecca

I would like to ask you whether to generalize my essay or write something that fits me specifically..I mean for example on “Agree/Disagree” type; shell I answer the right thing or the thing that I really do.

Thank you

Wednesday, November 11th 2009

    Actually, the “right thing” is not limited to any one way.

    I usually recommend that you write from whichever point of view you have more to say. That way you will have lots of good ideas to add to your essay.

    You can write whatever you believe. It doesn’t matter whether you agree or disagree. What matters is that you explain your answer well, using your best grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling and so on…

    And of course the structure and content should address teh question asked,

    Best of luck to you, Tarek.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

Hi teacher!

Thank you so much for helping us!!!
I’m in Toronto and I’d like to know where you teach here?
I’m gonna take TOEFL soon and I really need help!!!
Cheers!!!

Monday, November 23rd 2009

i really liked the way you are teaching, so i would like to aske you a question out of this topic if you let me.
I confused what Theme is and how to use it.
thanks for your helping

Monday, November 23rd 2009

    Sorry, Mohammed, I’m not exactly sure what you mean by the theme.

    Perhaps you mean what is the broad area you are reading or writing about, such as holidays, education, technology, etc.

    Tell me a little more and I will try and help you some more.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

hank you Hi Mrs Rebeca
I’m in New Jersey I went this country two years ego and I study the english in College de Passaic on second grade. I essay in http://www.engvid.com
thank you so much for helping us.

Monday, November 23rd 2009

    It’s a pleasure. Keep on studying English and write as much as you can. You will surely reach your goal. My best to you, Armida.

    Saturday, December 12th 2009Reply to this comment

hi is it totally free??

Monday, December 7th 2009

I thank you for sharing ways to use, if you need to pass Toefl exams.
iam also prepraring for this paper.thank you.

Thursday, December 10th 2009

i like to write toefl exam but can you bring for us previous exams how

to see the way they took the exams

Tuesday, December 15th 2009

Thank you Mrs Rebeca, I am preparing myself to get IELTS , so if you have any information that you believe will be useful especially in writting part and speaking.
Best regards

Wednesday, December 16th 2009

First, I want to say that I really admire you : )
Now I have some question about writing part of TOEFL
, Independent Writing: If I wrote that “I disagree”, (just in first sentense)
but all the passage(supporting detail) is “agree with the topic)
I would like to ask you that how many scores I will be decreased TT
and is it minor or major mistake. I’m really worried nervous and worry now. I will look forward to your answer.
Best regards,

Nasarin

Saturday, December 19th 2009

    If you explained your point of view clearly throughout your essay, it should be fine. So don’t worry.

    My best wishes to you and thank you kindly for your feedback.

    Saturday, January 2nd 2010Reply to this comment

Oh.. I’m sorry for the last comment I did because I typed by using phone, so it’s kind of hard to read and there are a lot of mistakes. Just forget my last comment :) I will type a new one for you.

Question -> About Independent Writng Part (Agree or Disagree)
First, I hesitated between disagree or agree, and I decided to write “disagree.”
After that, I gave the supporting idea, and I’ve found that I’d better write in the way of “agreement.” The result is, all my supporting ideas support the topic.
The big problem is… I didn’t edit the word “disagree” in the first sentense.
Teacher.. .. I’m really worried now.. TT
I would like to ask you that “Is it minor or major mistake?” and “How many scores will be decreased?”
Would you mind answering me for the question.
I will look forward to reading your answer :)

Best regards,
Nasarin

Saturday, December 19th 2009

    As you said, you did explain clearly throughout the rest of the essay so I think it will be fine. Actually, that is why it is helpful to spend a few minutes planning before you start to write. In any case, there are many different factors that affect your score, so don’t worry.

    Let me know what happens. From your message,I would say you have a good command of written English so you should get a good score.

    Saturday, January 2nd 2010Reply to this comment

      Oh.. thank you teacher. I’m very glad to read your message.
      Happy New Year 2010 : )

      Saturday, January 2nd 2010

Hello ma’am, your lesson is great and effective. However, when i took your quiz i got only 6 out of 8, I confused when did i get wrong. I just follow your guide. My mistakes are no.4 and 8 question. In no. 4, i was confused with If( My answer) and Explanation/Description(Your answer). And no.8 with Preference(My answer) and Explanation/Description(Your answer). I hope you could help to explain my mistakes. Thank you !

Tuesday, December 29th 2009

    Thanks for your questions and feedback.

    You are right about question 4. We made a mistake in that answer; it should have been an If question. Thanks for pointing that out. It has now been changed.

    Number 8 is not a preference question, because they do not give you two choices. In a preference question, they will say, ” Some people…..” and then, “Other people think….” That is how you can identify a preference question. It’s not just a question of which animal you prefer out of all possible animals.

    Hope this helps you, and thanks for helping us. My best wishes to you

    Saturday, January 2nd 2010Reply to this comment

thank u teacher
how can i improve my english language to take TOEFL
i want to speak fluently.
ur teaching wondeful

Saturday, January 2nd 2010

    There are so many ways to improve your English. The best way to prepare for the TOEFL exam is to join a good exam preparation class and to work with some good TOEFL exam prep books, such as Delta or Barron’s.

    MY best wishes to you.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Thanx a lot Mrs Rebecca,
Your lessons give inspiration for studying.
I also want to speak English Fluently.
Please suggest me, What should I do??

Wednesday, January 6th 2010

    Immerse yourself in English. Find a good private teacher or class. Get hold of some good grammar books, such as Raymond Murphy’s Grammar in Use.

    Listen, speak, read and write but also have someone give you feedback on your English. All the best.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi,thank you so much for your lesson.I want to improve my spoken English.Will you please help me?

Friday, January 8th 2010

    There are many ways to improve your spoken English. If you can, try and join a class, or find a private teacher, or make an English-speaking friend who can help you.

    Good luck, Esha.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi Rebecca, I’m from Costa Rica. Just discovered this site. I love your lessons so much, very simple and easy to understand. I’d like to improve my toefl score, but need some tips on reading, and listening.

Wednesday, January 13th 2010

    Please have a look at the tips in my website, goodlucktoefl.com, as well as some of the other lessons here on engvid.

    Thanks for your feedback.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

thank you very much

Sunday, January 17th 2010

before any thing i would like to thank you for the great effort you made and still making so as to help us improving our english level in writing.
i want you to know that i have decided to pass the tofel exam lots of times but i couldn’t because i felt and still having the same felling that i am not ready for this:i fell i have a lack in vocbulary and a good style of writing assays as well.i hope that you serve me with some kinds of essays which will surely help me in developping my writing style.
i don’t know how to thank you my best teacher
your new student
najib

Monday, January 18th 2010

    Hi Najib

    Thanks for your kind compliments.

    Re your TOEFL, please check the free essay samples on the goodlucktoefl.com website.

    Also check my video lesson on How to Structure Your TOEFL Essay on this website.

    You also need to improve your grammar and spelling, because that counts too. The TOEFL is not an easy exam and you need to prepare well for it.

    Do some practice tests from a good TOEFL preparation book. They will also help you to know when you;re ready.

    All the best.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hello every one in this website, when i was just surfing on the internet i found your site here. It is very interesting thought, i love and like your all video lessons you done. Nowadays everything costs, but you all are giving priceless and usefull lessons for every one, it is very good. I hope! You can do much more than this. I wanna be your student, teachers! All the best wishes to u.

Thanks!

Sunday, January 24th 2010

    Thanks. Please do tell your friends so we can continue to offer this service. Best wishes to you.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hello Rebeca, I have been studying English for a year, and I still have grammar problems I would like to became an English Teacher, but it’s HARD I don’t going to give up, but belived me it’s Hard. Please give me a Good Advice, to learn Grammar, Also I like the way you teach, clear and straight, Thank You.

Sunday, January 24th 2010

    Hi Robert

    I wish you all the best with your chosen career. Please refer to Raymond Murphy’s Basic Grammar in Use and work through it steadily. It will help you a lot.

    Also, most mistakes that students make are covered in this book.

    All the best to you, Robert.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi, Rebecca!!!
I’m preparing for the TOEFL iBT. Independent writing.

First, I want to notice that your lessons are so wonderful: clear, simple, powerful.

But now I’m confused about Comparison & Contrast topic type. I’ve just finished “Barrons How to prepare for the TOEFL essay” book. There the author divided essay questions into 1) Making an argument; 2) Agreement/Disagreement; 3) Stating a preference (Advantages/Disadvantages, Compare/Contrast); 4) Giving an explanation.
These types are very similar to what you have shown, except Stating a preference type. You have separated it into two independent types: Preference and Comparison/Contrast. The Author of that book provides the same structure for every type of question. However, you ordered separate pattern for the Comparison/Contrast type.

It’s said in that book every paragraph of body should be started with topic sentence which gives general view of the whole paragraph.

My question is how to write topic sentences correctly for each body paragraph? And if you have some sample essays of that type of topic, organized in the way you provided, could you show it.

Thanks a lot! Hope for your help!!!

Tuesday, January 26th 2010

    There are many ways to write an effective essay and I offer one easy way. You could check essay samples on hte goodlucktoelf.com website.

    Topic sentences should be general, so that you can develop your paragraph. If the topic sentences are too detailed, then you have difficulty knowing how to expand the point into a full paragraph.

    My best wishes to you, Azamat.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi Rebecca,

I should like to thank you for the useful info you have given us. I really find it very helpful.

Sunday, January 31st 2010

thank you so much for helping us
and i like to improve my writing fast because i have exam after one month i need argumentative essay can you help me this is my email hmas4f@yahoo.com

Monday, February 1st 2010

    You’re welcome.

    Please check my answer to najib, easyenglish, above. That will help you.

    All the best.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi
I’m one of the student whom working to get the TOEFL . Your lessons helped me

Thanks

Wednesday, February 10th 2010

Dear Rebecca

First of all, thanks a lot for your lecture.

your explanation is so definite and clear~!

p.s- i also like as you smile :)

Sunday, February 14th 2010

    Thank you. Being friendly and kind is so important in life, isn’t it? Sure you are the same, if you noticed that quality.

    Warm wishes to you, Kim.

    Monday, February 15th 2010Reply to this comment

Hi Rebecca,

This lecture is useful to me in many ways. Thanks a lot! :)

Thursday, February 18th 2010

Dear Miss rebecca
I am from Peru, I am pursuing a postgraduate in Aerospace Engineering in Texas, i found your lectures very useful.
Than you very much.
Marcell

Thursday, February 18th 2010

hi Rebecca:
I did read your following TOEFL video, and I really want to read your simple of that topic, could you show me your essay ? thank you so much

http://www.engvid.com/how-to-structure-your-toefl-essay/

Saturday, February 20th 2010

so sorry, I typed wrong word yesterday
I should be:

hi Rebecca:
I did read your following video on youtube, and I really want to read your sample of that topic, could you show me your essay ? thank you so much

Sunday, February 21st 2010

Thank you very much for your lesson. And I have some question. I don’t understand between If and Explanation/description what about different?

Thursday, February 25th 2010

    The main difference is that the If question is more imaginary.

    Like,” If you could change one thing about your hometown, what would you change?”

    The explanation question just asks you to explain something ordinary and not imaginary.

    For example, ” In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbour?”

    Hope that helps you.

    Wednesday, March 24th 2010Reply to this comment

hello , i would like to improve my language and acually i no know how do this..

Thursday, February 25th 2010

    There are so many ways to improve – through reading, writing, listening, speaking, singing, watching TV and movies, joining a class…and so much more.

    Also, through engVid, of course! My best wishes to you.

    Wednesday, March 24th 2010Reply to this comment

Thankou for your lesson

Wednesday, March 3rd 2010

Hi Rebecca:

I have a question about independent task: can I use preposition in my writing, such as I,you,she, and he? I tend to use my own experience when I write a essay, so it is difficult to avoid from using.
Also, can I use “I think/ believe/insist” in my writing ?

Thank you so much Rebecca.

Take care

Thursday, March 4th 2010

    Yes, you can certainly use pronouns, such as I, you, he, she etc.

    In fact, you are being asked your opinion on the Independent Essay task, so you do need to say, “In my opinion…” or “I think…” etc.

    All the best!

    Wednesday, March 24th 2010Reply to this comment

it is astonishing lessons’ topics, and so the teachers’ performance
would you please introduce a topic about negotiations and what phrases used at different levels of it. As in place where contradicting opinions prevail, also when trying to keep counterparts more close to our opinons.
what language to use to make rivals more convinced in our pinions.

Thursday, March 11th 2010

first f all i wuld lik 2 congragulate u for almost replying for evry response vth patience and care………… hope u keep up vth dis in future as well

Monday, March 22nd 2010

thank you very much you are agood teacher . I hope one day be like you

Friday, March 26th 2010

Rebecca, thank you very much for your wonderful lectures! I’m attending special courses to prepare for TOEFL in Russia now, but our teacher isn’t so good as you.

Friday, April 2nd 2010

Thank you a lot , i walys take low digree in subject of essay ,and i don’t know the wrong that i have. but after this lesso i learned the basic which i need it to learn . thanx

Sunday, April 11th 2010

thanx a lot. I also want to take TOEFL exams but I have problems in writting section. But I know that if I will work hard I can do it.
i think that BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING. I mean if someone wants to do smth first he or she must believe that he or she can do it.

Saturday, April 17th 2010

wow this really helped me ..

I have been able to differentiate .. and I can answer questions on any 1 give only because I am still in doubt

thanks a lot

Sunday, April 18th 2010

Hello,

This is a very nice video. I like the way you explain things. : o)

I have some questions about comparison and contrast essays.

Question 1:

I think the system you showed on the video is called ‘block system’, right? I have heard that there is another system called ‘point by point system’. It is Okay to use any system you want?

Question 2:

Also, you mentioned that we should use another paragraph about the preference. In other words, which position do we like the most and why. Can we write that even if it is not asked on the topic question?
For example, let us consider this topic question:

“The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.”

I think the topic question does not say anything about the write preference. Would it be OK if I write my preference even though it is not required (or is it?)?

Question 3:

What about the other essays? Is there a system we should follow to write the other types of the TOEFL essays?

A lot of question, I know. But I’d be most grateful if you would give me some answers.

Thank you very much in advance.

: o)

Tuesday, April 20th 2010

    How you structure your answer depends very much on the question. In your Question 2, it is possible to have two body paragraphs – one for the advantages and one for the disadvantages. It is possible to mention your own opinion briefly in the conclusion.

    Please check my goodlucktoefl.com website for more info and sample essays.

    All the best to you, Mouhcine.

    Wednesday, July 28th 2010Reply to this comment

Thank you for your efforts ,really you explaining in very good way , you simplify and facilitate points that appear complex in the beginning.

Thank You a lot

Wednesday, April 28th 2010

thank you!!!

Tuesday, May 4th 2010

Thank you ,miss Rebecca and the web!!

Sunday, May 9th 2010

can I have all your lectures and quiz by email? I found your teaching style the best.

Thursday, May 13th 2010

KIndly see if my essay is good enough. thanks

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Everyone knows that we can’t judge a book by its cover, but is it true when it comes to judging people? For me, external appearances are certainly not a fail-safe indicator to a person’s true character and personality.
One of my friends, Jenny, serves to be the perfect example to illustrate the point that outside appearance can be incredibly deceptive. When I first met her, the first thought flashing through my mind was ” What a serious girl!” She dressed like a nun, talked like a nun, and even her name reminded me of a nun! However, as we came to know each other better, all my first impressions about her began to shatter. I found out that she likes to wear mini-skirts and pink tank tops, enjoying eating anything but vegetables, collecting rock music albums and attending all kinds of parties. Except for her name, nothing on her is associated with a nun.
External appearances can really trick and deceive people, but I do agree that sometimes, people have no alternative but to judge each other by what is on the surface. For example, a famous international company is going to employ 5 people, and thousands of applicants flooded in. Instead of spending lots of time to understand everyone, the interviewers may very likely filter out thousands of candidates by looking at their photos first. It may sound unfair to a lot of people but it is the harsh reality of life. Besides, I believe that sometimes, appearances are the tell-tale signs of a person’s true character and personality. For example, if a student always wears dirty clothes to school and chews gums/ betel nuts while talking with his/her professors, no matter how bright and diligent the student is, no professors will likely to have a good impression about him/her.

Appearance is not everything, and it can even be totally opposite to a person’s true values and attitudes; thus judging a person only by his/her external appearance is treacherous. Nevertheless, we can never overlook the power of appearances; after all, sometimes, first impressions can mean far more than we have expected.
Word count: 352

Tuesday, May 25th 2010

    We don’t check essays on this website, but you certainly have a great command of the English language and would get a very high score on your TOEFL exam if you wrote like that!

    All the best to you, Metsm.

    Wednesday, July 28th 2010Reply to this comment

ahm, i am just confused, if we are writing essay what would be the best form of tenses should be apply in writing? is that present tense,continuous, or past tense?

Wednesday, May 26th 2010

    It depends what you are trying to say. Please check some of the free sample essays on my TOEFL website.

    Best wishes to you, Raphy.

    Wednesday, July 28th 2010Reply to this comment

Thank you for sharing these videos in this website. This will definitely improve my English.

Sunday, June 13th 2010

Well, when I was taking English classes… I felt like participating a lot and in so many cases, I felt like taking control of the class and I wanted to do more than just listen to my teacher. I believe a lot of participation is needed everyday so we “students” can practice and show individually what we have learned and what we would like to learn. Thanks for this website.

Tuesday, June 22nd 2010

    Yes, you are right. Unfortunately, many English classes are too large to enable students to participate sufficiently and improve their skills effectively. In our private language school, we allow only 8- 10 students in each class so everyone gets a chance to speak.

    Best wishes to you, Edwin.

    Wednesday, July 28th 2010Reply to this comment

thank you for updoading these useful lessons. I have a question about the agree/disagree topics. do we have to choose one of the two ‘options’ we are given? could our opinion be somewere between?

Saturday, June 26th 2010

Rebecca mam, this is the 1st time im visiting this site , and am very much impressed with ur teaching from the 1st class itself . i need to take toefl on july 10,2010 . pls guide me in READING section.thankyou

Sunday, June 27th 2010

I have become a huge fan of urs REBECCAESL MAM , even explaining micro details to the viewers like the reason for the noise erupting as a result of MOTOR BIKES, u r a perfect teacher , as per the say “FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE BEST IMPRESSION”…pls mail me

Sunday, June 27th 2010

i like the way when you teach i learn a lot watching your videos,tomorrow is going to be my essay test, im so nervious

Tuesday, June 29th 2010

i think is so good . i can help me very so much in learning englsih

Thursday, July 8th 2010

hi rebecca,i m an avid viewver of ur videos.they are really proving very helping in my toefl prep.i have question 4 u.is it mandatory to use GRE(typical n tough) words in r essay?what are the benefits/drawbacks of using/not using them?please give the appropriate suggestion for both the viewpoints.thank you in advance.

Friday, July 16th 2010

    What’s important is to use vocabulary that you know how to use correctly. A good essay has some simple vocabulary and some advanced. Of course, if you know advanced level vocabulary very well, then by all means you should use it. Focus on writing relevant content within a clear and logical essay structure. Every sentence should serve a purpose toward supporting your argument.

    I have a strong feeling that you will do very well. Your command of English is strong. All the best to you.

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hi…,rebecca i should to great on your teaching in english it’s very easy to whom more people interested for studied all them.and also it for me yes!! im happy your website cause look a see at post the website.im a start study english. i want imformation cause i have to planning apply call center..i thought more call services, i think the website in to wellfare share lesson..i also big thing itself for study english.

Saturday, July 24th 2010

hellow! Rebicca
all good’s your share lesson english i think got a people more learn.but then themselve will to cultovate however to speaking exactly for conversation. that’s great have consent to in shown give to open mind.that’s all i know for every who intended to develope speak in english.will has theme proctice if is a available time.it make will ought more for proctice in english to all,

Saturday, July 24th 2010

Hello, it seems to be a good program and i would like to thank Mrs. Rebecca, she is really hare working woman and she provide good lesson
i would to thank you just the same Mrs Rebecca.

Saturday, July 24th 2010

wooooooooooooooooow i like it
the best lessons that i have ever to see about the toefl is yours

Tuesday, July 27th 2010

Thanks to all for your comments, questions and suggestions.

Wednesday, July 28th 2010
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