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Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. PHRASE: "broaden their horizons " Meaning: to increase one's knowledge and experience Example: When a country has multiple cultures, people in the country can experience different customs and they can broaden their horizons and stimulate their imaginations. Q. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details. When a country has multiple cultures, people in the country can experience different customs and they can broaden their horizons and stimulate their imaginations. At the same ...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ", available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. IDIOM: "swimming against the tide " Meaning: to do things the opposite of what most people would do  Example:  There's no point in swimming against the tide , it only makes a person tired. Q. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details. When making a major life change like moving to a new country, we have to strike a balance between giving up the old and integrating with the new. There's no point in swimming against the tide , it only makes a person tired. Your Turn! Answer ...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help  you boost your TOEFL writing score. THEMATIC VOCABULARY: "integrating " Meaning: combining two things to form a whole.  We have to strike a balance between giving up the old and integrating with the new.  Q. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details. When making a major life change like moving to a new country, we have to strike a balance between giving up the old and integrating with the new. There's no point in swimming against the tide, it only makes a person tired.  Your Turn! Answer the questions, using t...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ", available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. SENTENCE STRUCTURE: " ...not only...but also..." Meaning: A way to show two ideas at the same time.  Example: Playing sports  helps children  not only  to stimulate their imagination  but also  to expand their social circle.    Q. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why? For instance, when children play sports such as basketball and soccer, they can make friends, learn responsibility, and overcome adversity. It h...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. PHRASE: "expand their social circle " Meaning: to make more friends and expand one's network  Example: "Playing with friends not only stimulate children's imagination but also expand their social circle."  Q. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?  When children play sports such as basketball and soccer, they can make friends, learn responsibility, and overcome adversity. It helps children not only to stimulate their ...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. IDIOM: " ...the best of both worlds …" Meaning: You get benefits from both sides.  Example:  Without a doubt, a childhood spent playing allows  the best of both worlds,  as playing and socializing is just as important an aspect as absorbing academic knowledge in a child's life.   Q. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?   When it comes to raising and education children, some people think that formal education should beg...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved  " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. THEMATIC VOCABULARY: " routine " Meaning: A set of actions that are regularly followed. Example: A s children go to school to study at a very early age, they have to accept a regular course schedule and  routine. Q. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?  First of all, as children go to school to study at a very early age, they have to accept a regular course schedule and routine. Some people think that it can help children to have better academic performance than students of other countries.  Your Turn! Write sen...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. SENTENCE STRUCTURE: "Although some claim that ...disagree "   Meaning: A way to show contrast  Example: " Although some claim that environmental issues are just being exaggerated by the media, leading scientists and academics disagree .  "    Q. In twenty years, there will be fewer cars in use than there are today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?  Although some claim that  environmental issues are just being exaggerated by the media, leading scientists and academics  disagree . There is a growing worldwide environmental awareness of the detrimental effects of greenhouse gases and climate change.  Your Turn! Write sentences u...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved  " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. PHRASE:  " overcome adversity " Meaning: get over a difficult situation  Example: "While the environment is indeed a huge problem right now, people are quite innovative in their ability to overcome such adversity ."    Q. In twenty years, there will be fewer cars in use than there are today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?   While the environment is indeed a huge problem right now, people are quite innovative in their ability to overcome such adversity.  Your Turn! Answer the questions, using the phrase: 1. When you were younger, what's an example of how you overcame adversity ? 2. Explain how you have recently overcome some adversit...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. IDIOM: "stewards of the environment " Meaning: people who are environmentally friendly  Example: "With extreme weather patterns becoming more obvious on a global scale, commuters are also becoming shouldered with the responsibility of being stewards of the environment ."  Q. In twenty years, there will be fewer cars in use than there are today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?  Nowadays, people are more likely to favor public transportation over personal cars due to its decreased ecological impact and convenience.  With extreme weather patterns becoming more obvious on a global scale, commuters are also becoming shouldered with the responsibility of ...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . , In this blog, you'll find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. THEMATIC VOCABULARY: "obsolete " Meaning:  out-of-date, no longer useful or in use  Example: A lthough cars will not become totally  obsolete , they will certainly decrease in numbers because of cost issues and their detrimental effects on the environment.    Q. In twenty years, there will be fewer cars in use than there are today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?  Although cars will not become totally obsolete , they will certainly decrease in numbers because of cost issues and their detrimental effects on the environment. The necessity for new modes of transportation, carpooling, and a change of mindset seems clear.    Your Turn!...