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1. The person started studying for the TEPS (Test of English Proficiency) 521 one year ago, around the end of July.
2. Their first score on the TEPS was 400 points in early September.
3. They mentioned doing TOEIC quizzes at home once a month.
4. The person has a background in English Literature and English Education.
5. They discussed the importance of understanding the type of test and one's strengths and weaknesses in each part.
6. The person emphasized the importance of analyzing mistakes and learning from them.
7. They discussed their study strategy, including time management during practice exams.
8. The person mentioned focusing on grammar and vocabulary sections for improvement.
9. They used a stopwatch to time themselves during practice exams.
10. The person mentioned the need to efficiently allocate time for different sections of the exam, depending on their proficiency.
These facts provide insights into the person's study approach and their efforts to improve their English proficiency for the TEPS exam.