Hi everyone! Dr. Nanhee Byrnes here. Today, I want to share one of my favorite writing tips that can truly elevate your TOEFL essay: the strategic use of participle phrases. I've noticed that many students tend to connect ideas using the word "and." While this conjunction is perfectly fine when used occasionally, overusing "and" can make your writing sound repetitive, choppy, and lacking the grammatical sophistication needed for a high-scoring TOEFL essay. Today, I will show you how to upgrade your sentence structure using participle phrases. [Advertisement] Are you aiming for a 26 or higher in TOEFL Writing but don’t know how? Enroll in Dr. Byrnes’ TOEFL Writing course! Our program offers flexible templates, numerous sample responses for both integrated essays and academic discussions, and detailed essay reviews personally conducted by Dr. Byrnes. Sign up and study at your own pace. It’s affordable, and once purchased, it’s yours forever. Learn the techniques...
Welcome to Dr. Byrnes' Academic English, where we focus on improving English learners' formal language skills, essential for academic and professional success. Unlike colloquial English, which is informal and idiomatic, formal English emphasizes grammatical accuracy and precise vocabulary usage. Additionally, spoken formal English should adhere to the standard American accent in our context.