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TOEFL Speaking Speaking is one of the modules’ which is a bit dubious task for some students; they hesitate while answering the questions. Let’s know in detail about Toefl’s speaking- Total 6 questions are asked in this module, and it is conducted the same day with other modules exam.  Question 1:- This question is independent question which is about the likes, dislikes and preferences of the student. Example: What you prefer to do in your leisure time? Preparation time: 15 seconds Speaking time: 45 seconds Question 2:- This question is also independent question and is normally asked about two different opinions of two groups of people and the student’s opinion.             Example: Some people prefer to travel alone while people prefer to travel with group. What would you prefer and why? Preparation time: 15 seconds Speaking time: 45 seconds Question 3 and 4:- This is an inte...

Practice the past test papers to crack IELTS Students should practice the past test papers to make them familiar with the test pattern and to generate ideas for different types of questions. In IELTS writing module, task 2 is often related to common areas such as education, arts, health, sports, media, environment, tourism etc. There are chances of getting the similar type of task. Some writing task 2 posted by students seen in the month of July - September, 2017 in different parts of the world are: 1. Crime has become a global problem and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. Do you agree or disagree? 2. Many parents are unhappy with the amount of violence shown on TV, video games, in other activities. What are the impacts of it on children? What could be done to solve this problem? 3. Many countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development. However sometimes this may bring loss of social values. Do the advantages o...

Common Idioms that can be used in any Competitive Test Idioms Definition An idiom is a phrase, saying or a group of words that has a metaphorical (not literal) meaning, which has become accepted in common usage. An idiom’s symbolic sense is quite different from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. There are a large number of Idioms and they are used very commonly in all languages. There are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language. Idioms in fact, evolve the language; they are the building blocks of a language and civilization. They also have great intensity to make a language interesting and dynamic. Idioms bring a spectacular illustration to everyday speech. They provide interesting insights into the use of words, languages and the thought processes of their speakers. They have a sense of mystery and fun about them. So what makes idioms difficult? The answer is their “meaning”. Idioms ...