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For the Love of Language and Writing
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For the Love of Language and Writing
Guide to Argument Essays: Why Your Argument is Weak, and What to Do About It

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1500 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up!

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The argument essay is the most common type of essay you’ll need to write in high school and college. Learn what makes your argument weak (and boring) and what you can do to fix that in this presentation.

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Information for this presentation is based on “Making a Case: Defining a Position Argument” and “Writing Process: Creating a Position Argument” in Writing Guide with Handbook by Michelle Bachelor Robinson, Maria Jerskey, and Toby Fulwiler, published by OpenStax in 2021. Access them for free at https://openstax.org/books/writing-guide/pages/10-1-making-a-case-defining-a-position-argument and https://openstax.org/books/writing-guide/pages/10-5-writing-process-creating-a-position-argument

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3 years ago
21 minutes 33 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
The Nature of Business | Advanced English

Learn how businesses affect everything in our lives. For advanced English language learners. 

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1500 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183

Don’t forget to leave a comment with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*What do you know about the indigenous or native people of your country?*


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This article has been adapted from “The Nature of Business” in Introduction to Business, by Lawrence J. Gitman et al., published by OpenStax in 2018. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/introduction-business/pages/1-1-the-nature-of-business.

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3 years ago
11 minutes 58 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
The Americas, Part 1 | Intermediate English

Learn about the people who originally inhabited the American continents. For intermediate English language learners.

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1500 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183


Don’t forget to leave a comment with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*What do you know about the indigenous or native people of your country?*


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This article has been adapted from “The Americas” in U.S. History, by P. Scott Corbett et al., published by OpenStax in 2014. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/1-1-the-Americas.

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3 years ago
9 minutes 5 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Requirements for Human Life | Beginner English

Learn about the things we all need to keep us alive. For beginning English language learners.


Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1500 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up!

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Don’t forget to leave a comment with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*Have you ever experienced extreme heat, cold or air pressure? What was it like?*


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This article has been adapted from “Requirements for Human Life” in Anatomy and Physiology, by J. Gordon Betts et al., published by OpenStax in 2013. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/1-4-requirements-for-human-life

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3 years ago
6 minutes 59 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Guide to the TOEFL - Reading

Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Reading presentation. In it, you'll learn what the reading section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers. Download the transcript at: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/06/21/guide-to-the-toefl-reading/

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a Master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183

Visit the website: https://lovelangwri.com

Get a monthly subscription for access to this content for all levels: https://www.patreon.com/lovelangwri

Purchase individual worksheets: https://gumroad.com/lovelangwri

Official TOEFL website: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers

Content adapted from: Educational Psychology: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/153

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3 years ago
25 minutes 22 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation | TOEFL Study

Learn about the force that keeps us all tied to Earth. For advanced English language learners. For students studying for the Test of English as a Foreign Language.


Don’t forget to leave a comment on the video or the website with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*Would you ever go on a tourism trip to outer space?*


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Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183


This article has been adapted from “Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation” in College Physics, by Paul Peter Urone and Roger Hinrichs, published by OpenStax in 2012. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/6-5-newtons-universal-law-of-gravitation

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3 years ago
10 minutes 58 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Guide to the TOEFL - Listening

Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Listening presentation. In it, you'll learn what the listening section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers. Download the transcript at: https://lovelangwri.com

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a Master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183

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Official TOEFL website: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers


Content adapted from: Astronomy: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/4-2-the-seasons 


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3 years ago
25 minutes 17 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
What Is Culture? | Advanced English

Learn about how culture is defined and how we can all appreciate other cultures more. For advanced English language learners.


Don’t forget to leave a comment on the video or the website with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*What is one part of your culture that others may find strange?*


Download a free worksheet: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/05/31/what-is-culture-advanced-english/

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Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183

This article has been adapted from “What Is Culture?” in Introduction to Sociology 2e, by Heather Griffiths and Nathan Keirns, published by OpenStax in 2015. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology-2e/pages/3-1-what-is-culture

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3 years ago
13 minutes 18 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Guide to the TOEFL - Writing

Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Writing presentation. In it, you'll learn what the writing section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers and get advice on whether using templates to form your answers is a good idea. These questions depend on written texts, so be sure to go to the website to download the transcript so you can read them: https://lovelangwri.com

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a Master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183 


Visit the website: https://lovelangwri.com

Get a monthly subscription for access to this content for all levels: https://www.patreon.com/lovelangwri

Purchase individual worksheets: https://gumroad.com/lovelangwri 

Official TOEFL website: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers

TOEFL Writing Rubrics: https://www.ets.org/s/toefl/pdf/toefl_writing_rubrics.pdf 

Content adapted from: National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/history and

American Government 2e: https://openstax.org/books/american-government-2e/pages/7-3-elections 


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3 years ago
14 minutes 48 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
The Seasons | Intermediate English

Learn about the movement of the Earth and why it’s hot in summer and cold in winter. For intermediate English language learners.

Don’t forget to leave a comment on the video or the website with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*What is your favorite season and why*

Download a free worksheet: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/05/17/the-seasons-intermediate/

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Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183

This article has been adapted from “The Seasons” in Astronomy, by Andrew Fraknoi, David Morrison, Sidney C. Wolff, published by OpenStax in 2016. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/4-2-the-seasons

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3 years ago
8 minutes 22 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Guide to the TOEFL - Speaking

Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Speaking presentation. In it, you'll learn what the speaking section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers and get advice on whether using templates to form your answers is a good idea. Some of the questions depend on written texts, so be sure to go to the website to download the transcript so you can read them: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/05/10/guide-to-the-toefl-speaking/


Get a monthly subscription for access to this content for all levels: https://www.patreon.com/lovelangwri

Purchase individual worksheets: https://gumroad.com/lovelangwri

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183


Sample texts for these questions are based on articles in:

Principles of Economics 2e by Steven A. Greenlaw and David Shapiro: https://openstax.org/books/principles-economics-2e/pages/3-1-demand-supply-and-equilibrium-in-markets-for-goods-and-services

and Psychology 2e by Rose M. Spielman, William J. Jenkins, and Marilyn D. Lovett: https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/12-2-self-presentation


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3 years ago
21 minutes 6 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Multiple Intelligences | Beginner English

Learn about Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. For beginning English language learners.


Don’t forget to leave a comment on the video or the website with your answer to the Question of the Day!

*Which types of intelligence do you have?*


Download a free worksheet: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/04/19/multiple-intelligences-beginner/

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Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183


This article has been adapted from “Multiple Intelligences” in Educational Psychology, by Kelvin Seifert and Rosemary Sutton, published by University of Manitoba in 2009. Access it for free at: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/153.

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3 years ago
5 minutes 23 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
Introduction

In today's audio, you'll learn about this podcast and how it can help *you* learn English!

Interested in taking a lesson with me, Veronica? Sign up at iTalki to receive private, online lessons. I'm a certified teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages, I have a master's degree in English Literature, and I've been working with students for over 10 years, with more than 1400 lessons taught online. Find my profile here and sign up! https://www.italki.com/teacher/3596183 


Download a worksheet for each episode by visiting the website: https://lovelangwri.com/

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3 years ago
2 minutes 20 seconds

For the Love of Language and Writing
For language learners, academic writers, and all who love English