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What does it take to be fully prepared for something? Well, it is hard to be prepared for everything, if not even impossible. The reason for that is that you can be prepared for a structure, a strategy, a question list, etc. You can do a lot of research and make multiple plans but in the end it all comes down to the good old trusting in yourself. My wife is currently preparing for a TOEFL test and she asked me how to prepare for it. I told her that she can prepare by reading old toefl tests (from 2023) to get a hang of the structure. To practice her speaking by recording herself and timing herself. To practice her reading by reading academic posts and newspapers. To practice her listening by watching English lectures, series or movies (and to make notes so she can use it to write a summary of it and use it to talk about it for a minute straight as well). Outside of that, I revised her grammar and taught her some new vocabulary. Whilst all of this might prepare her for what's to come, in the end it will still come down to herself and how she performs during the test. Will she pass, will she freeze, we will find out, all I know is that she's almost fully prepared for the test and should be able to get a high score if she remains calm and focused. How do you prepare for something? #toefl #preparation #business #thebusinessdevil #thebusinessdevilinkorea

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TOEFL Edition Sentence with One Clause 1. Skill 1: Be sure the sentence has a subject and a verb. The most common types of problems you will encounter in TOEFL structure questions involve subjects and verbs: maybe it lacks a subject or verb, or both, or maybe the sentence has an extra subject or verb. A SENTENCE IN ENGLISH MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE SUBJECT AND ONE VERB. 2. Skill 2: Be careful of object of prepositions. A preposition is followed by a noun, pronoun, gerund, or noun clause called an object of the preposition. If a word is an object of a preposition, it is not the subject. An object of a preposition can cause confusion in structure questions on the TOEFL test because it can be mistaken for the subject of a sentence. 3. Skill 3: Be careful of appositives An appositive noun comes before or after a noun and is generally set off from the noun with commas. If a word is an oppositive, it is not the subject. The following appositive structures are both possible in English. 4. Skill 4: Be careful of present participles A present participle is the -ing form of the verb. The present participle can be (1) part of the verb or (2) an adjective. It is part of the verb when accompanied by some form of the verb be. It is an adjective when it is not accompanied by some form of the verb be. 1) The man is standing in the corner 2) The man standing in the corner was naughty 5. Skill 5: Be careful of past participles A past participle often ends in -ed, but there are also many irregular past participles. For many verbs, including -ed verbs, the simple past and the past participle are the same and can be easily confused. The -ed form of the verb can be (1) the simple past, (2) the past participle of a verb, or (3) an adjective. 1) He painted this picture. 2) He has painted this picture. 3) The picture painted by Jack is now in a museum.

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In TOEFL Speaking, there is no luck. Consistent practice wins. Remember, only 13% of TOEFL test-takers are in the 26+ club. Here's how they do it and you can too: Structure: Structure your responses to each task with a clear beginning, middle, and end, ideally dividing your response into three equal parts (1/3 - 1/3 - 1/3). This helps ensure coherence and completeness. Practice with a timer to simulate test conditions. For more details on this approach, Google "John Healy Grid." Content: Using transition words like "first" and "second" helps organize your thoughts and makes your speech flow more naturally. I suggest memorizing transition "master-phrases" to use during the test. For instance, in Task 3, you can use: "The professor in the lecture expounds on this concept by providing a couple of specific examples." Feedback: Get instant data from tools like My Speaking Score or TOEFL® TestReady™ to receive precise feedback on your TOEFL Speaking performance. These tools help you estimate your score today, and identify areas for improvement, allowing you to iterate, experiment, and improve continuously.

📢 Calling all educators and students preparing for the TOEFL exam! 🌟 As an experienced and ETS-certified TOEFL preparation teacher, I wanted to share some valuable tips that can help you crack the TOEFL exam with confidence. 💪 1️⃣ Familiarize yourself with the exam format: Understanding the structure of the TOEFL exam is crucial for effective preparation. Familiarize yourself with each section - Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing - to develop a strategic study plan. 2️⃣ Practice, practice, practice: The key to success in any exam lies in consistent practice. Make use of official TOEFL practice materials to simulate real test conditions. Focus on improving your time management skills and accuracy as you progress. 3️⃣ Enhance your vocabulary: Expanding your vocabulary is essential for both the Reading and Writing sections. Read extensively in English, and be sure to learn and review new words regularly. Utilize flashcards or online tools to make learning vocabulary engaging. 4️⃣ Develop strong reading skills: The Reading section may seem daunting, but effective strategies can help you navigate through it successfully. Practice skimming for general understanding and scanning for specific information. Take note of keywords to quickly locate answers. 5️⃣ Hone your listening skills: Active listening is key in the Listening section. Engage in English conversations, watch movies or TV shows without subtitles, and listen to English podcasts or news broadcasts regularly. This will help improve your comprehension and note-taking abilities. 6️⃣ Master speaking fluency: For the Speaking section, it's important to speak naturally and fluently while maintaining clarity. Practice speaking about a wide range of topics with friends or language partners. Record yourself speaking and analyze areas for improvement. 7️⃣ Craft well-structured essays: In the Writing section, aim to present your thoughts coherently and with strong arguments. Practice organizing your ideas and supporting them with relevant examples. Seek feedback from teachers or peers to refine your writing skills. Remember, success in the TOEFL exam is a journey that requires dedication and consistent effort. Stay motivated, set achievable goals, and don't be afraid to seek guidance when needed. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to me. Best of luck to all educators and students aiming for TOEFL success! 🌟🎓 #TOEFLPreparation #Education #LanguageLearning #ExamTips

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized education English test primarily taken by students applying to universities in the U.S. The TOEFL is also accepted as proof of English ability by some universities others U.S. These other forms of the TOEFL are only available to students via their schools. The TOEFL is composed of four sections – reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The So, Many students must be prepared even they must allow 3 - 6 months preparing for the TOEFL before taking the exam. The TOEFL Essentials exam was designed to be an easier, cheaper English test with a less academic focus.

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https://lnkd.in/gi8Rk4sJ If you are getting started with your TOEFL preparations, my first suggestion is to take a complete practice exam now so that you can start getting familiar with the variety of questions in each section and also know your initial level. Your initial level is like a starting point or point of origin on a GPS mapping tool. Along with your target score, you can figure out the distance between those two points or how long it might take to prepare or how fast you need to go to reach your target score. The time it takes to reach a destination can vary greatly if you decide to walk, to bike, to drive, or to fly. In terms of preparing for an exam such as the TOEFL, the results can vary quite a lot if you can only study for 1 hour a month, 1 hour a week, or 1 hour a day, etc. Your availability, work and family responsibilities, and other commitments can significantly affect how much time and effort you can dedicate to your exam preparations. Many students overestimate how much time they can realistically dedicate to preparing for the TOEFL. If you would to take a free practice exam for the TOEFL, please go here to sign up for one: https://lnkd.in/gGVkU3kz #TOEFL #TOEFLprep #TOEFLpreparation #TOEFL_ibt #TOEFLibt #testTOEFL #TOEFLexam

I did a follow-up interview with my friend and TOEFL Tutor Han Joon Lee about some of the teaching methods he uses in Korea. This one might be a bit too inside-baseball for some, but I think a few readers here are interested in how test prep is done around the world. A few highlights: 1. Overall, he thinks the TOEFL is a pretty good test. Test-takers build their fluency while preparing for the test. They do tend to improve in all four key skills. 2. He really likes the massive vocabulary books that are available in Korea. Memorizing those 2000 words is helpful for the reading section. This somewhat surprised me. 3. He thinks that practice reading sets are useful, but test-takers can go overboard. Instead of blowing through 100 sets before taking the test, it is often better to use just a few dozen and examine them at a sentence-by-sentence level. Test-takers might consider spending a couple of hours on a single reading passage and really understand the function of each sentence. 4. Dictation and shadowing are key for the listening section. It can be useful to spend a few hours working with just a short passage. 5. Non-TOEFL conversation practice is really, really useful. Seek it out. 6. Feedback, feedback, feedback. People need speaking and writing feedback before they take the test. Tutors need to be harsh. 7. Student buy-in matters. Students need to understand that high scores require a lot of work. This doesn't seem to be a problem when it comes to test-takers in Korea. I've got a great spit-take at about 17:50. I will talk to a friend in China this weekend. Let me know if there are any questions I ought to ask. https://lnkd.in/gR366fSA