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TOEFL Exam Update

Hela Goodwin, October 8, 2025

The TOEFL exam is changing – but why? Starting in January 2026, the TOEFL […]

Cause and Effect transition words

Janean Fischli, August 18, 2025

In academic writing, transition words can improve the style and flow of your writing […]

When Life gives you Lemons

Hela Goodwin, July 18, 2025

Since the lemons on our tree started ripening a few weeks ago, I’ve been […]

Confusing Words: Also, Either

Janean Fischli, May 1, 2025

Often English language learners confuse the words also and either, when used as adverbs […]

SAT classes at Primavera English

Hela Goodwin, March 12, 2025

Hoping to study in the United States after high school? If so, you are […]

Pulling someone’s leg

Evelyn Koppschall, February 10, 2025

The expression “to pull someone’s leg” is a common expression you’re sure to hear […]

Turning over a New Leaf

Hela Goodwin, January 9, 2025

New Year’s Resolutions are hard to hold to, but how about ‘turning over a […]

Until the Cows Come Home

Jeanette Boller, August 16, 2024

Every language has its sayings and idioms, which cannot always be understood by knowing the meanings of the individual words...

Hard and Hardly

Evelyn Koppschall, May 28, 2024

What’s wrong with the use of the word hardly in this sentence? Fiorella was trying to show the contrast between a hard (or strong or fierce) wind and gently falling rain. However...

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