Essay Topics and Tips for English Tests Takers

Most English Tests such as TOEFL, GMAT, SAT and LSAT require tests takers to submit one or two essays. These essays are not that hard but must be done in limited time (mostly in 30 minutes). Therefore, to shoot a dreaming score you'd better be well prepared. This section, English Exam Essays, provides information regarding common exam essay topics, essay question preparation and general techniques of answering essay questions.

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  • Sample TOEFL Essay Questions
    The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Currently more than 2,400 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada require the TOEFL test scores from non-English speaking students in order to admit them to a program.
  • Ten Tips to Improve Your TOEFL Essays
    Hint: first of all please be familiar with TOEFL essay questions before you go to exam site. It is worthy to take your time to practice, practice and practice real TOEFL essay questions. But there are also many ways to improve your TOEFL writing, and a lot of these don't involve studying at all. Here's our top ten list....
  • Persuasive Essay Outline for AWA Issue Questions
    The follow outline can be used for almost all English Tests that have 30-minute-or-so essay questions. This outline can be used for TOEFL essays and GMAT AI essays.
  • 7 Weapons to Beat GMAT AWA Analytical Argument Essay
    For most GMAT test takers, the analytical argument essay seems very challenging since they have to beat the argument in 30 minutes. Here I generalize the 7 most common logic flaws. You can use them to refute down the argument.
  • Sample GMAT AWA Issue (Analitical Issue) Questions
    Below are some sample GMAT AWA analytical issue questions. For a full list of all real essay questions please visit GMAT's official site.
  • Sample GMAT AWA Argument (Analitical Argument) Questions
    Below are some sample GMAT AWA analytical argument questions. For a full list of all real essay questions please visit GMAT's official site.
  • How to Tackle the GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
    Students tend to under-prepare for the AWA section. This is ironic because it is the one GMAT section where a small amount of preparation can make a large difference on test day. You don't want an embarrassing AWA grade coming up in a business school interview.