TOEFL iBT (26+) Complete Preparation Course!
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This course has been completely updated to reflect July 26, 2023, exam modifications. As you know, the new Academic Discussion question activates on July 26, 2023, and we have a complete strategy breakdown in our course. Prepare to conquer the TOEFL iBT exam like never before with our mind-blowing, eye-opening course! Get ready to experience a complete transformation as we unveil the secrets to achieving remarkable success on the updated July 26, 2023 exam.
With an impressive track record of being a Udemy Bestseller, our course boasts an awe-inspiring collection of over 3,000 glowing 5-star reviews (*****)! This is not your average run-of-the-mill tips and tricks course; we offer an unparalleled level of quality instruction that rivals even in-person full courses. Our expertly crafted exam strategies are presented in a practical and engaging manner, making it a breeze for you to master the test. As long as you have the requisite English level, brace yourself for score increases of a staggering 10-20 points.
I have been a dedicated TOEFL iBT Instructor for more than 15 years. Learning the TOEFL iBT is a challenge because it is not simply about knowing English but actually requires test strategy and tactics that have proven results. In addition, the TOEFL iBT is an online exam, so your taking this course will allow you to study in the format that is best for the exam.
NEW UPDATE: The course Academic Discussion update teaches you how to respond to this new question type. We have a lot of examples of self-practice questions for you to practice applying the strategies we teach.
But wait, there’s more! For a select few lucky students, we offer the exclusive opportunity to take a speaking test. Spaces are limited, so this is your chance to showcase your skills and receive personalized feedback. To be eligible, make sure you’ve completed the entire course and get ready to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Remember, speaking test availability is not guaranteed, so act fast, as we only have 20 spaces per month for this program.
What You Get From This Course
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Over 150 Lectures (Over 60 Hours of Video Teaching)
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Strategies and Tactics for Each Section
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Instructor-Led Examples of Mastering Each Section
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Free Participation in Live Monthly Group Classes
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Exam Advice From Past Examiners/Graders
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Timed Practicing Reading and Listening (Live Class Recordings)
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Speaking and Writing Self-Practice Exercises
Course Benefits
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Free Participation in our Monthly Live Online Group Class covering different subjects
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Quizzes and Assignments
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Teacher Demonstrations to Succeed in Every Section
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Having Access to Consistently Updated Teacher Examples
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Free Participation in Live Monthly Group Class
By the end of the Understanding TOEFL course, you will:
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be familiar with all parts of the TOEFL test
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have some useful tips to help you achieve your TOEFL goals
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understand how the TOEFL test is assessed
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know how to apply strategy in a high-scoring manner
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know what the examiner expects for high scores
Course Structure
This TOEFL Course is organized by skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Each skill area has four key components:
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Starting out: introducing the strategies and tactics for each area, explaining task types, and providing hints on how to prepare and how to achieve the best marks on each test section.
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Advice and tutorial videos: Our experts explain the application of the tactics and strategies.
Course Requirements
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A minimum of Intermediate level English
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Ability to Actively and Consistently Participation
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Consistency, Motivation, and Dedication
Target Audience
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A student applying for Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate programs in the USA, UK, Australia, or Canada.
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A non-EU trained health professional applying to register with the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council)?
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An international medical graduate taking the PLAB test to register with the GMC (General Medical Council)?
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A qualified pharmacist, dentist, nurse or physical therapist that needs this course for licensing?
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An international medical graduate applying for residency in the USA or Canada.
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1Benefits of TOEFL iBT Complete CourseVideo lesson
Learn about the benefits from taking our course
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2(Updated) TOEFL iBT Exam OverviewVideo lesson
This lecture will provide you a quick overview of what you will encounter on the exam,
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3(Updated) TOEFL iBT Course OverviewVideo lesson
After this lecture, you will clearly understand what will will provide in this course. You will know the focus of our teaching and how we will help you succeed.
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4Our TOEFL Course BenefitsVideo lesson
In this video, you will learn the benefits and outline of our course. This is a COMPLETE course that will teach you every aspect of the TOEFL iBT.
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5Accelerated Course SyllabusText lesson
This accelerated course is for those students who are already familiar with the TOEFL iBT and do not need the extra lecture that show application of strategy. Some students desire a more streamlined course and this arrangement is for those students. Of course our recommendation is to do the complete course from start to finish. We tend to give a lot of examples of the explanation of strategy and for some students this is more than they need. As a result, we have created an accelerated syllabus.
Please download the attached Accelerated Course Syllabus
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6Good Practice Habits Part 1Video lesson
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7Good Practice Habits Part 2Video lesson
In addition to the information provided in the lecture and the practice and quizzes we offer in this course, you can also practice the strategies and tactics you learn in this course by using the TOEFL Go App.
Coming Soon: TOEFL Go!® app
Starting July 26, 2023, you can practice for your TOEFL iBT test on the go, for free, with the TOEFL Go!® app. It will be available for mobile and desktop devices and includes the following:
a complete TOEFL iBT mock test
additional practice for all four sections
AI-powered automated scoring
performance feedback for all four sections
personalized feedback and tips for Speaking and Writing responses
high-level sample responses for Speaking and Writing, with opportunities for comparison and reflection
The TOEFL Go! App will be available in the App Store and Google Play™ store.
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8Managing Test Anxiety (Part 1 - Live Class Recording)Video lesson
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9Managing Test Anxiety (Part 2 - Live Class Recording)Video lesson
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10Managing Test Anxiety (Part 3 - Live Class Recording)Video lesson
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11Managing Test Anxiety (Part 4 - Live Class Recording)Video lesson
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12Managing Test Anxiety (Part 5 - Live Class Recording)Video lesson
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18Reading Specific Question Strategy IntroVideo lesson
Watch and grasp the information you will learn in this section. We teach the specific strategy for each question.
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19Reading Question TypesVideo lesson
This video reviews all of our reading strategies in a summarized format.
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20Question Types Identification QuizQuiz
Look at the question and identify the Question Type. Being able to identify the question type, recalling the appropriate strategy, and then accurately applying that strategy is the key to scoring well.
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21TOEFL Reading: Trap Answers ReviewVideo lesson
In this lecture, we breakdown the different Trap answers that you need to watch out for. In the specific strategy lectures for each question, we point out for you when these traps make an appearance.
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22Detail Question Strategy IntroductionVideo lesson
We have now updated our strategy for the Detail Question, so that it reflects some of the news ways the TOEFL test designers are trying to word and challenge you. Please watch these videos and learn exactly how to do this question type.
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23Detail Question Strategy ApplicationVideo lesson
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For the first question that I analyze in this strategy application, a student could have read that next sentence because of the word "But." A sentence that starts with the word "But" is connected to the previous sentence. However, the keyword sentence had ALL of the keyword language and most importantly, it has the language "quickest where" that directly connects to the answer. A person would be perfectly fine in reading that next sentence. I probably should have explained in the lecture that although it would be appropriate to read it, it actually is not helpful because we have the language that points directly to the answer. I actually did this mentally, and forgot to take it from my head to the screen. One last point: when the next sentence starts with the word "But" yes it is connected; however, the word "But" indicates conflict with the keyword sentence and will likely not provide helpful information. This is why I don't really consider it on the same level of "this that these those" for pointing to the answer in the following sentence.
We have now updated our strategy for the Detail Question, so that it reflects some of the news ways the TOEFL test designers are trying to word and challenge you. Please watch these videos and learn exactly how to do this question type.
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24Details Question QuizQuiz
Practice Answering Detail Questions
Practice answering the inference questions.
Practice the except questions. NOTE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE QUIZ PUT YOUR TIMER ON 5 MINUTES. ON AN EXCEPT QUESTION, YOU CANNOT TAKE NO LONGER THAN 1.45 MINUTES TO FINISH A QUESTION. Yes, I am taking into account the August 2019 changes to the amount of questions.
If you want to simulate test pressure, put a timer in effect. Very often students question why they perform well in practice and badly on the exam. The reason why is because they do not simulate test pressure.
SET A CLOCK!!
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25Purpose Question Strategy IntroductionVideo lesson
The Purpose question is tricky. Watch how we break it down and simplify it for you.
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26Purpose Question Strategy ApplicationVideo lesson
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27Purpose Question QuizQuiz
Practice using strategies to answer the purpose question
Practice answering the inference questions.
Practice the except questions. NOTE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE QUIZ PUT YOUR TIMER ON 5 MINUTES. ON AN EXCEPT QUESTION, YOU CANNOT TAKE NO LONGER THAN 1.45 MINUTES TO FINISH A QUESTION. Yes, I am taking into account the August 2019 changes to the amount of questions.
If you want to simulate test pressure, put a timer in effect. Very often students question why they perform well in practice and badly on the exam. The reason why is because they do not simulate test pressure.
SET A CLOCK!!
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28Inference Question Strategy IntroductionVideo lesson
The infer questions causes a lot of problems for students because they don't quite know how to make those logical extensions that are directly connected to the details in the passage.
We have now updated our strategy for the Infer Question, so that it reflects some of the news ways the TOEFL test designers are trying to word and challenge you. Please watch these videos and learn exactly how to do this question type.
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29Inference Question Strategy ApplicationVideo lesson
We have now updated our strategy for the Infer Question, so that it reflects some of the news ways the TOEFL test designers are trying to word and challenge you. Please watch these videos and learn exactly how to do this question type.
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30Outside Lecture on INFERENCINGText lesson
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31Inference Quiz QuestionsQuiz
Practice answering the inference questions.
Practice the except questions. NOTE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE QUIZ PUT YOUR TIMER ON 5 MINUTES. ON AN EXCEPT QUESTION, YOU CANNOT TAKE NO LONGER THAN 1.45 MINUTES TO FINISH A QUESTION. Yes, I am taking into account the August 2019 changes to the amount of questions.
If you want to simulate test pressure, put a timer in effect. Very often students question why they perform well in practice and badly on the exam. The reason why is because they do not simulate test pressure.
SET A CLOCK!!
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32Except/Not Question Strategy Introduction and ApplicationVideo lesson
This is one of the hardest questions for students, and it has become even more difficult with the new ways they are arranging this question. Let us make it easy for you
We have now updated our strategy for the Except/Not True Question, so that it reflects some of the news ways the TOEFL test designers are trying to word and challenge you. Please watch these videos and learn exactly how to do this question type.
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33Except Question QuizQuiz
Practice the except questions. NOTE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE QUIZ PUT YOUR TIMER ON 7 MINUTES. ON AN EXCEPT QUESTION, YOU CANNOT TAKE NO LONGER THAN TWO AND A HALF MINUTES TO FINISH A QUESTION.
If you want to simulate test pressure, put a timer in effect. Very often students question why they perform well in practice and badly on the exam. The reason why is because they do not simulate test pressure.
SET A CLOCK!!
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34Paraphrase Question Strategy ApplicationVideo lesson
We have now updated our strategy for the Paraphrase Question, so that it reflects some of the news ways the TOEFL test designers are trying to word and challenge you. Please watch these videos and learn exactly how to do this question type.
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35Paraphrase Question Strategy and Tactics Process Part 2Video lesson
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36Paraphrase Question QuizQuiz
Practice answering the inference questions.
Practice the except questions. NOTE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE QUIZ PUT YOUR TIMER ON 5 MINUTES. ON AN EXCEPT QUESTION, YOU CANNOT TAKE NO LONGER THAN 1.45 MINUTES TO FINISH A QUESTION. Yes, I am taking into account the August 2019 changes to the amount of questions.
If you want to simulate test pressure, put a timer in effect. Very often students question why they perform well in practice and badly on the exam. The reason why is because they do not simulate test pressure.
SET A CLOCK!!
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37Sentence Addition Question Type StrategyVideo lesson
The sentence addition question is all about your understanding of coherence. In this video we explain and apply the strategy.
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38Sentence Addition QuizQuiz
Practice answering the inference questions.
Practice the except questions. NOTE WHEN YOU ARE DOING THE QUIZ PUT YOUR TIMER ON 5 MINUTES. ON AN EXCEPT QUESTION, YOU CANNOT TAKE NO LONGER THAN 1.45 MINUTES TO FINISH A QUESTION. Yes, I am taking into account the August 2019 changes to the amount of questions.
If you want to simulate test pressure, put a timer in effect. Very often students question why they perform well in practice and badly on the exam. The reason why is because they do not simulate test pressure.
SET A CLOCK!!
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39Vocabulary Question Strategy ApplicationVideo lesson
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40Outside Lecture on Vocabulary Through ContextText lesson
Hi
Follow the link below for more explanation on the general concept of what it means to discover vocabulary by context. I think that this lecture adds even more explanation to the concept explained in the previous lecture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiNggzdWkIo
Once you understand the basic idea of what it means to find meaning through context, you can answer this question easier.
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41Reference Question Strategy Intro and ApplicationVideo lesson
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42How Paragraph(s) Organized or Related StrategyVideo lesson
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43Reference.Vocabulary.How Organized StrategyVideo lesson
Watch this videos and learn the new ways they are presenting the Reference, Vocabulary, and take a look at the rare but more recently asked "How is the Passage Organized?" Question
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44Non-Category Questions StrategyVideo lesson
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45Summary and Category (table) Question StrategyVideo lesson
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46Category (Table) Question Answer ExplanationVideo lesson
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47Summary Question Answer ExplanationVideo lesson
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48Demonstration (Questions Go In-Order)Text lesson
This resource will show you what we mean by "the questions go in the order of the passage." Every Reading passage works the same way. You will not find information for question 2 in paragraph 6.
Instructions:
1. GO through the passage and just mark the Paragraph Location of EACH QUESTION. Note: All Except questions cover an entire paragraph.
2. Practice Answering the Questions using the strategies noted in the video lectures. The answers are provided on the last pages.
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49Timed Strategy Application QuizQuiz
See how accurately you can answer the questions within the time limits.
Instructions
1. Set your timer for 36 Minutes
2. DO NOT GO OVER 36 MINUTES
3. If you go over the given time limit you are not practicing according to the restrictions of the exam and your evaluation is actually false.
4. Your goal should be to get 85% correct.
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50Reading: ALL Questions Timed Review Part 1Video lesson
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51Reading: ALL Questions Timed Review Part 2Video lesson
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52Reading: ALL Questions Timed Review Part 3Video lesson
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53Reading: ALL Questions Timed Review Part 4Video lesson
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54Reading: ALL Questions Timed Review Part 5Video lesson
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55Timed Practice #2 Part 1Video lesson
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56Timed Practice #2 Part 2Video lesson
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57Timed Practice and Answers Review #2 Part 3Video lesson
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58Timed Practice #2 and Answers Review (Part 4)Video lesson
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59Timed Practice and Answers Review #2 (Part 5)Video lesson
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60TOEFL Reading Quiz #1 (Set a 7-Minute Timer)Quiz
Here is your opportunity to apply the question strategy.
Set a 7-minute timer and begin. This will simulate the exam.
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61TOEFL Reading Quiz 2 (Set a 15 Minute Timer)Quiz
Set a 15-minute timer and begin. This will simulate the actual exam clock pressure and requirements.
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62TOEFL Reading Quiz 3 (Set a 7-Minute Timer)Quiz
Set a 7-minute timer and begin. You must answer the questions in 7 minutes to simulate the exam
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63TOEFL Reading Quiz 4 (Set 10 Minute Timer)Quiz
Practice the strategies we have taught in this course. Set a 10-minute timer and begin
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64Reading Quiz 5 (Set 12-minute timer)Quiz
Practice applying the strategies
(Set 12-minute timer) Simulate the actual exam.
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65Reading Passage Practice (New Format)Text lesson
These are 3 Reading Practice passages with the new format of only 10 questions. Work on applying the skills that we teach in this course. Set a Timer for 54 Minutes!!!!! This is a free practice set provided by ETS on their website. Your goal should be 85% correct if your interest is scoring above a 25 on the real exam.
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66TOEFL Exit Practice Reading TestText lesson
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67Managing Specific Question Types (Detail, Purpose, Inference) Part 1Video lesson
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68Managing Specific Question Types (Detail, Purpose, Inference) Part 2Video lesson
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69Managing Specific Question Types (Detail, Purpose, Inference) Part 3Video lesson
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70Managing Specific Question Types (Detail, Purpose, Inference) Part 4Video lesson
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71Managing Specific Question Types (Detail, Purpose, Inference) Part 5Video lesson
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72Managing Difficult Question Types (Live Class Recording - Part 1)Video lesson
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73Managing Difficult Question Types (Live Class Recording - Part 2)Video lesson
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74Managing Difficult Question Types (Live Class Recording - Part 3)Video lesson
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75Managing Difficult Question Types (Live Class Recording - Part 4)Video lesson
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76Live Reading Class Recording Session A (Part 1)Video lesson
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77Live Reading Class Recording Session A (Part 2)Video lesson
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78Live Reading Class Recording Session A (Part 3)Video lesson
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79Live Reading Class Recording Session A (Part 4)Video lesson
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80Live Reading Class Recording Session A (Part 5)Video lesson
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81Live Reading Class Recording Session A (Part 6)Video lesson
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82Live Reading Class (May 2020) Part 1Video lesson
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83Live Reading Class (May 2020) Part 2Video lesson
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84Live Reading Class (May 2020) Part 3Video lesson
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85Live Reading Class (May 2020) Part 4Video lesson
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86Live Reading Class (May 2020) Part 5Video lesson
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87Live Reading Class (May 2020) Part 6Video lesson