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		<title>TOEFL Tip #143: TOEFL Journey Program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to study abroad at an English-speaking institution, you know that the process encompasses (see definition 2b) a lot more than taking the TOEFL exam. You have to do research on the program – or several programs – you’re interested in, apply for a visa, research sources of financial support, and so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #142: Using The Strictly English Blog For Self-Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We cover a lot of different topics here on the Strictly English blog, from study and test-taking tips, to changes in the exams, to reports and testimonials from our students. With well over one hundred entries, that’s a lot of material to help with your self-study. While you certainly can scroll through each of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #141: TOEFL Junior Test: English Proficiency Exam For Middle School Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the global prevalence of English, families often wish to assess students’ mastery of English at an early stage of their education. Such a benchmark provides opportunities to adjust their school programs so that students are fully prepared for tests such as the TOEFL if they want to pursue advanced education in English. To address [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #140: Your Native Language Can Affect Your Speaking Speed On The TOEFL</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Students preparing for the TOEFL often have trouble with the time limit on the Speaking section. Some finish too quickly, and don’t know how to stretch out their answers to fill all of the available time. Others are still speaking when the time expires, having taken too long to give their answers. While one obvious [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strictlyenglishusa.com/blog/2012/01/toefl-tip-139-your-native-language-can-affect-your-speaking-speed-on-the-toefl/</link>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #139: Eliminate Unnecessary Distractions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Strictly English tutors call people on Skype, we are always surprised by the number of distractions we hear in the background: TVs Crying children Cars honking in the street Phones ringing Dogs barking Similarly, when people screen share with their tutor, we are often surprised to see 5 to 10 other programs open. This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strictlyenglishusa.com/blog/2012/01/eliminate-unnecessary-distractions/</link>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #138: Don&#8217;t Be Redundant; Don&#8217;t Be Redundant!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a pressured situation, like taking the TOEFL exam, students can easily become redundant. They can feel like they need to repeat what they have said to make sure they are getting their point across. While this concern is understandable, it is also a mistake. There are two types of redundancy. The first is redundancy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #137: Test Of American As A Foreign Culture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It has long been a complaint lobbed at standardized tests (like the SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and TOEFL) that they are culturally biased. Historically, this discussion has typically focused mostly on how the SAT inadvertently favors middle and upper class test takers by presenting reading passages about topics more familiar to them than to economically [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strictlyenglishusa.com/blog/2012/01/test-of-american-as-a-foreign-culture/</link>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #136: Improving Your TOEFL Vocabulary in 2012!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Strictly English's blog will help you improve your TOEFL Vocabulary.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.strictlyenglishusa.com/blog/2012/01/improving-your-toefl-vocabulary-in-2012/</link>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #135: The Year In Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this last post of 2011, we’re taking a look back at the year. The Strictly English blog has been busy! As you look at the topics below, and perhaps revisit some items you may have missed when they were first posted, please take a moment to leave a comment. We are always eager to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TOEFL Tip #134: Dec 17th Tests Scores Lower than Expected</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you did poorly on the December 17th TOEFL test, you're not alone. READ MORE. ]]></description>
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