Academic English Skills with Dr. Byrnes

Interactive Quiz Choose A, B, C or D. After the last question you'll see your score and the full answer key.

Module 1 Fill in the Missing Letters (Questions 1-10) Conservation is the effort to protect plants and animals that are endangered because of human activities. Conservationists sa endangered spe by crea areas wh they c live saf . Conservationists al educate t public ab the impor of preserving the natural world. Conservation is based on research about wildlife and ecosystems that aims to understand their needs and the threats they face. By taking care of the environment, conservationists help ensure a healthy planet for future generations. Next

Dr. Byrnes' TOEFL Practice Task 1: Sentence Build 06:30 Start Task Timer Instructions: Drag the words from the blue bank into the white boxes to complete the sentences correctly. Your presentation yesterday was impressive. Thanks. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ? do you want me to send you a copy I wish I hadn’t missed the conference last week. _____ you _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ? the recordings where don't know the sessions of to get The new yoga class was very relaxing. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ on Saturdays . are a fe...

  MEMO TO:  All Students SUBJECT:  Options for Submitting Audio Responses Please use any recording method you prefer for your answers. You can submit your audio using any of the following free tools: The Above Form Vocaroo:   vocaroo.com 123Apps:   online-voice-recorder.com Canva:   canva.com Apowersoft:   apowersoft.com Waveroom:   waveroom.com Voice Memos:  Record on your phone and upload the file ( MP3  or  WAV ). Simply record your response, save the link or file, and submit it through the portal. Reach out if you have any technical issues!

Video Hello everyone, welcome back to Dr. Byrnes’ TOEFL Show! Today we have another TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat lesson , with tips, strategies, and practice to help you earn a top score . In particular, we will focus on how to pronounce words the way native speakers do , using connected speech , and how native speakers stress words to create natural sentence rhythm . Today we will use an official TOEFL sample set . These are the seven sentences we will work on today. "Welcome, let's get started and check you in." "There is a reception desk over here for you." "The elevators are located just off the main lobby." "Our hotel lounge is available for relaxation." "If needed, we can store your bags in the luggage storage room." "Our amenities and services are listed on the notice boards throughout the building." "To avoid being charged a late-departure fee, be sure to check out on time." We will look at how to st...