--- title: | Matt Andrewes --- - [Contact Us](https://approachusa.org/contact-us/) - [Apply Now](https://approachusa.org/application-form-2/) Menu - [Programs of Study](https://approachusa.org/programs-of-study/) - [English as a Second Language (ESL)](https://approachusa.org/esl/) - [Test Preparation (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, SAT)](https://approachusa.org/testprep/) - [Advanced Programs](https://approachusa.org/speccialty-programs/) - [ESL Teen Culture Program](https://approachusa.org/youth-programs/) - [Student Services](https://approachusa.org/student-services-2/) - [Join our Community](https://pages.approachusa.org/approachusa-community) - [Blog](https://blog.approachusa.org/) - [Academic & Career Advising](https://approachusa.org/academicadvising/) - [Student Activities](https://approachusa.org/academic-activities/) - [Students’ Success Stories](https://approachusa.org/students-success-stories/) - [Housing](https://approachusa.org/student-services/) - [Admissions](https://pages.approachusa.org/en-us/our-programs-usa) - [Apply from Abroad](https://pages.approachusa.org/applying-from-abroad) - [Tuition and Fees](https://pages.approachusa.org/tuition-and-fees) [![Approach International Student Center®](https://blog.approachusa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Approach_USA_April2021/images/header_logo.png?height=500&name=header_logo.png "Approach International Student Center®")](https://approachusa.org/) - Call us today **[+1 617 787 5401](https://wa.me/16177875401)** - Email us **[admissions@approachusa.com](mailto:admissions@approachusa.com)** # Matt Andrewes ## [12 Common Non-native Speaker Language Mistakes](https://blog.approachusa.org/12-common-non-native-speaker-language-mistakes) In this post, I briefly cover 12 common language mistakes, which I encounter at Approach... 2 Minute Read [Read More](https://blog.approachusa.org/12-common-non-native-speaker-language-mistakes) ## [How to Identify High-Quality Schools and Courses](https://blog.approachusa.org/how-to-identify-high-quality-schools-and-courses) Prior to doing my first teaching certificate abroad, I never really took my choice of schools or... 2 Minute Read [Read More](https://blog.approachusa.org/how-to-identify-high-quality-schools-and-courses) ## [Free Resources for TOEFL Takers](https://blog.approachusa.org/free-resources-for-toefl-takers) One of the problems with test prep for TOEFL is there are so many resources that many people have... 2 Minute Read [Read More](https://blog.approachusa.org/free-resources-for-toefl-takers) ## [TOEFL vs. IELTS: Which is better?](https://blog.approachusa.org/toefl-vs.-ielts-which-is-better) “Should I take TOEFL or IELTS?” and “Which one is better?” seem to be perennial questions of many... 2 Minute Read [Read More](https://blog.approachusa.org/toefl-vs.-ielts-which-is-better) ## [How many words do I need to know in order to speak English fluently?](https://blog.approachusa.org/how-many-words-do-i-need-to-know-in-order-to-speak-english-fluently) Some of you out there may be wondering “How many words do I really need to know in order to speak... 2 Minute Read [Read More](https://blog.approachusa.org/how-many-words-do-i-need-to-know-in-order-to-speak-english-fluently) ##### About Us Approach International Student Center is a well-established English language school located in Allston, MA, only 5 minutes away from Boston – one of the most dynamic student centers in the world. 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