Speaking Task 4: I Missed That Part of the Lecture!
What do you do when you tried your best to take notes on every detail, but you still know you are missing points from the lecture? You...
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Aug 12, 20201 min read
Speaking Task 2: Don't Be Surprised If...
I don't want you to be surprised on test day! An unexpected phrasing of a question or a new format can suddenly throw off your response....
Jul 24, 20204 min read
Understand What Your TOEFL Question Is Asking (and don't forget it!)
**UPDATE** As of July 26, 2023 Writing Task #2 will now be an Academic Discussion Writing Task. It is still very important to understand...
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Want your score up? Sound UP!
Sometimes you just don't want to sound upbeat. I get it. But... The key to getting a high speaking score is to sound excited and...
Mar 25, 20191 min read
Are You Gonna Say Gonna?
Informal contractions in English like "wanna" or "gonna" are very common, but should you use them on the TOEFL? Find out in this video.
Jan 7, 20191 min read
How Do I Answer the Question "What's up?"
Greetings in casual conversation in English can sometimes be tricky because they don't always match with the greetings we learn in...
Sep 16, 20181 min read
Don't Wait! Start Speaking Now!
Do you have trouble getting your thoughts together before you start speaking on the TOEFL? Do you hear the "beep" and then freeze not...
Jun 9, 20181 min read
#1 Mistake Students Make When Reading Their TOEFL Notes
There is a lot to think about when we summarize a lecture. With so much on your mind, it is common to forget one very important thing...
Feb 19, 20183 min read
6 Speaking Tips for the TOEFL
1. Organize your response. Yes, I know you only have 15-30 seconds and that’s not a lot of time. Welcome to TOEFL. There’s never enough...
Feb 12, 20183 min read
5 Common Mistakes in TOEFL Speaking and Writing
After evaluating many students’ TOEFL speaking and writing responses, I noticed a pattern of mistakes. Mistakes can be distracting to the...
Jan 2, 20181 min read
TOEFL Speaking: Listen to Yourself
No one really likes to listen to the sound of their own voice. I know I don't. But, it's the best way for you to start to understand how...
Nov 13, 20172 min read
Grammar Check: It's the Subjunctive
I recommend that you pay attention to your grammar in your TOEFL speaking and writing! Here's one grammar tip for you. Let's say you are...
Oct 9, 20171 min read
For Speaking Task #2 Choose ONE
In Speaking Task #2, you are asked to give your opinion. Choose ONE side when answering this question. Don't say "both" or "it depends."...
Sep 4, 20172 min read
Advice for TOEFL Speaking Task #1
Speaking Task #1 Questions ask you to give your opinion about a certain topic. In your response, AVOID saying "The first reason is...
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