TOEFL writing Archives - Advanced English Lab

Teacher explaining seven advanced expressions with intensifiers on a classroom whiteboard, showing collocations like strongly recommend, deeply regret, sincerely hope, and truly appreciate

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7 Advanced Expressions with Intensifiers

writer August 31, 2026

1. Introduction to Intensifiers and Collocations In English, using the same simple words repeatedly can make your language sound dull and basic. One powerful way…

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Writing Dates in English: American vs. British Formats

writer August 31, 2026

1. Introduction to Date Format Confusion Writing the date seems simple, but it can cause serious problems in international communication. Different countries use different formats,…

Teacher pointing to a whiteboard listing the 10 worst English mistakes with spelling and speaking errors marked incorrect and correct

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10 Worst Mistakes in English: Spelling & Speaking Errors to Avoid

writer August 31, 2026

1. Introduction to the 10 Worst Mistakes Making mistakes is part of learning, but some errors are so fundamental that they can damage your credibility…

Teacher explaining confusing capitalization rules on a classroom whiteboard with sections for subjects, courses, places, professions, and title case examples

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Confusing Capitals: Rules for Subjects, Titles & Places

writer August 31, 2026

1. Introduction to Confusing Capitals Capitalization in English can be tricky because the same word may be capitalized in one context but not in another….

Teacher explaining parallel structure on a classroom whiteboard with balanced noun, verb, and adjective columns and example sentences

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Parallel Structure: Write & Speak with Power

writer August 31, 2026

1. Introduction to Parallel Structure Parallel structure, also called parallelism, is a writing and speaking technique that creates balance and rhythm by using the same grammatical…

Teacher explaining how to fix run-on sentences and comma splices on a classroom whiteboard with four correction methods and example sentences

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Run-On Sentences & Comma Splices: Fix Them Easily

writer August 31, 2026

1. Introduction to Two Common Errors In English writing, two of the most common errors are the run-on sentence and the comma splice. Both occur when two complete…

Teacher explaining how to write stronger sentences for TOEFL and IELTS writing on a classroom whiteboard showing weak and strong sentence examples

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Stronger Sentences for TOEFL & IELTS Writing: Avoid Weak Openings

writer August 29, 2026

1. Introduction to Writing Stronger Sentences Many TOEFL and IELTS candidates write grammatically correct sentences but still fail to achieve high scores. Why? Because their…

Teacher explaining semicolon usage on classroom whiteboard with examples showing how to link two complete sentences and clarify lists

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Semicolon Usage: Complete Guide to Improve Writing

writer August 29, 2026

1. Introduction to the Semicolon The semicolon is one of the most misunderstood punctuation marks in English. Many learners avoid it entirely, while others use it incorrectly….

Infographic comparing common nouns (general, lowercase) like woman, city, street, language vs proper nouns (specific, capitalized) like Jane Wilson, London, Main Street, Spanish, Thursday, July, Microsoft

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Common Noun vs Proper Noun: Easy Way to Improve Your English Writing and Capitalization

writer August 14, 2026

Whether you are appearing for an English exam like IELTS or TOEFL, or you want to improve your professional writing or your email, learning the…

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