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Ron Ross February 26th, 2024 New TOEFL Changes 2023 - New TOEFL Format Preparation Guides for the July 2023 Changes TOEFL Preparation Guide

TOEFL is shortening it's length by 1 hour and incrementing smaller changes that will result in more room for error. They are starting with the TOEFL speaking and TOEFL writing sections. The small, but impactful changes to their TOEFL speaking and TOEFL writing sections will be discussed In this article. You'll learn about the new TOEFL format changes for the speaking and writing sections and the new IBT MyBest™ score reports. The new score reports will help those who have taken the test multiple times.

 

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James Liu August 13th, 2023 10 TOEFL Reading Question Types TOEFL Reading Guide

Becoming a great reader in English takes an exceptional amount of skill and practice. And, on the Reading section of the TOEFL, it’s not just that you’ll need to read passages, you’ll also need to be able to show that you truly understood what you read. Questions on the Reading section will test your reading comprehension ability, and you can give yourself a boost on this section by getting to know the types of questions before they’re right in front of you.

Want to learn more about the types of questions on the Reading section of the TOEFL? This article compares the 10 types of questions found on the Reading section, along with explanations and example questions and passages for each question type.

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Ron Ross May 21st, 2022 New TOEFL Speaking Topics Updated for TOEFL Speaking Task 1 - 2022 Edition TOEFL Speaking Guide

One of the reasons why students find the TOEFL speaking test challenging is new TOEFL speaking topics are added each year. Because of this, it's a lot harder to prepare for the speaking section. Even native English speakers can get nervous and have their minds go blank when they are asked to talk about unfamiliar TOEFL speaking topics. Because there are so many different speaking topics you could encounter, the best way to prepare for the TOEFL speaking section is to learn and master the basic and more advanced strategies to answering each speaking question type first. Then you'll want to start practicing and honing your new skills with as many old & new TOEFL speaking topics as you can find.

In this post, you will find 45 new TOEFL speaking topics for Independent Speaking Task 1 in 2021 and 2022. These question topics cannot be found on older TOEFL online courses or books. We gathered them from students who took the actual TOEFL exams. If you want to prepare for the TOEFL Speaking Task 1, these new TOEFL speaking questions are a must-study.

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Ron Ross October 12th, 2021 3 Key TOEFL Writing Templates for 2020 TOEFL Writing Guide

In the TOEFL writing section, you’ll need to be able to structure your thoughts coherently, but that’s easier said than done. Using an effective writing template is a simple, straightforward way to get yourself up to speed on the best techniques for the TOEFL Writing section.

We’ll introduce you to 3 useful TOEFL writing templates, intended to help you clarify, organize, and rationalize your thoughts in writing. First, you’ll need to get acquainted with the distinct kinds of writing tasks you be expected to do in the Writing section.

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James Liu October 12th, 2021 The Top TOEFL Speaking Templates for All Speaking Tasks TOEFL Speaking Guide

For many, the Speaking section is the biggest obstacle to overcome on the TOEFL. To succeed, speakers must demonstrate their ability not only to answer correctly, but to do so in real-time. Instead of freezing up, you can prepare yourself for the Speaking section with the help of a speaking template.  We'll lay out everything you need to know about the different tasks you'll encounter on the Speaking section of the TOEFL test, and show you how you can best use Speaking templates to your advantage.

You’ll find the use of these 9 TOEFL speaking templates to be an essential tool in making sure you’re ready for anything that shows up on this section of the TOEFL test. Read on to learn more about speaking templates, and be able to approach each Speaking task with confidence and ease.

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Madison Oster October 12th, 2021 TOEFL Reading Tip: How to Read Faster By Breaking Down Long Sentences TOEFL Reading Guide

On the Reading section of the TOEFL test, time-management is key to give yourself enough time not only to read, but to answer questions. The best way to save time is simple: you must learn to read faster. That sounds easy enough, but learning to read more quickly isn’t about moving your eyes faster across the page. There are ways to read faster while still maintaining comprehension.

Want to learn how to read long sentences at a faster pace, understand more, and save yourself some time on the Reading section of the TOEFL test? This guide will break down reading longer sentences into three parts, each one with plenty of tips to get you reading more quickly. Read on to become a faster reader on the reading section of the TOEFL test.

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Ron Ross October 12th, 2021 TOEFL speaking tips: How to improve connecting sentences in your speech TOEFL Speaking Guide

The Speaking section of the TOEFL can be especially difficult, as you must speak in real-time, while also giving an organized, thoughtful response to questions. However, there are few tricks you can learn to help you connect your sentences more naturally when speaking. At the same time, connecting words or “filler words” can also buy you extra time to plan your response.

To learn more about improving your speaking for the Speaking section of the TOEFL test, check out this article. Here, you’ll find plenty of examples, as well as explanations of how to use different types of strategies to better connect your sentences when speaking.

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Madison Oster October 12th, 2021 How to Take Notes in the TOEFL Listening Test TOEFL Listening Guide

Taking notes while trying to listen at the same time is easier said than done. On the Listening section of the TOEFL test, it’s important that you’re able to accurately remember information you heard, and relying on your short-term memory isn’t a safe bet. However, accidentally missing another important piece of information in the process of trying to take notes is also a potential issue. Effective note-taking skills will allow you to perform better on the Listening section.

We’ll cover some of the common-sense ways to take notes faster, as well as some of the less obvious ways to improve your note-taking skills right way. There are several strategies for each type of listening, depending on whether you’re listening to a conversation or a lecture. Check out this guide to learn more about becoming a powerful notetaker on the Listening section of the TOEFL.

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Madison Oster October 12th, 2021 TOEFL for Business School Studying Abroad - TOEFL Info

Many of the top business schools worldwide do not only require TOEFL scores but require high scores. Business schools value competence in English and they require that in their students. If MBA is ever in your future, you will probably have to submit a TOEFL score and it will never be too early to start studying, especially when you know their requirements are high.

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Kayla C. October 12th, 2021 TOEFL Scores and Conditional Acceptance TOEFL Test Guide

Getting a TOEFL score high enough to be accepted at your desired school could end up more difficult than you expected. But, there are alternatives for those of us who don’t score quite high enough on the TOEFL. One way around a seemingly troublesome TOEFL test score is called “conditional acceptance”, and even top universities may still be in reach for you.

If you’re not familiar with TOEFL scores and conditional acceptance, or have additional questions, this guide will provide some of the essential information you’re looking for. Come find answers to common questions on conditional acceptance with your TOEFL score, and learn more here.

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Madison Oster October 12th, 2021 Predict Your TOEFL Score TOEFL Test Guide

After you’ve finished your TOEFL test, it’s likely that you’re waiting (perhaps not so patiently) to know how you did. While it’s normal for many anxious test takers to want to know their score right away, the truth is there isn’t any simple way to calculate your exact score before receiving it. However, it is possible to get an idea of how you did on the TOEFL.

We’ve put together a few points and resources in this article that may satisfy some of your test curiosity, both before and after you take the TOEFL test. You’ll learn more about steps you can take right now to see what kind of TOEFL scores you can expect.

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Madison Oster October 12th, 2021 Do I need to take the TOEFL? TOEFL Test Guide

Taking the TOEFL is not easy. Before committing to take TOEFL, make sure the college or graduate program actually requires it.

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