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TOEFL SPEAKING CHANGES- 2019

11/17/2019

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One major change is now you get a TOTAL score. Before August of 2019, you were given a score on each speaking question. That was helpful information, because then the student knew which speaking question was their weakness.

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE NEW TOEFL FORMAT

8/28/2019

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​Hello all! I took the new TOEFL that began in August of 2019. In this blog post, I want to share with you my experience as well as give you some insight about what to expect.

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THE NEW TOEFL: PROMPT 2 for 2019-2020

8/18/2019

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This blog will deal with a new style on the TOEFL iBT for Prompt 2.
It is becoming more common, so while you still may get the old style, be prepared for this style as well. 

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THE BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT THE TOEFL Ibt TEST

7/2/2019

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This blog will cover the most common misunderstandings that students have about the TOEFL test. This is based on my ten years of teaching TOEFL students. 

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CHANGES TO THE TOEFL

6/16/2019

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 In this blog post, you will learn about changes to the TOEFL iBT that will begin in August of 2019. Click on READ MORE to continue to the blog post. 

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HOW TO GET 26+ ON THE SPEAKING SECTION

4/29/2019

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Many of my students need to get over 26 on the speaking section, but this is not easy!  It takes a lot of work. I’ve been teaching TOEFL for ten years, and students who get over 26 follow these tips.

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TIPS FOR THE INDEPENDENT WRITING SECTION

4/28/2019

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TOP TEN TIPS FOR THE INDEPENDENT WRITING SECTION
Many students, especially pharmacists and dentists, need to get a high score on the writing section of the TOEFL iBT. This blog is aimed at giving you some tips to increase your probability of getting a high score.

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Why is it so difficult to get 26+ on the Speaking?

5/1/2018

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​Why is it so difficult to get 26 on the Speaking section of the TOEFL iBT?
 
This blog post will address why it is so difficult to get a 26 on the Speaking and give advice on how to improve your independent responses.
​If you are reading this, you are probably a pharmacist or a teacher who needs 26 or more on the TOEFL iBT.  You have probably also heard a lot of stories about how difficult this is to obtain.


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 Examples for Speaking Questions One and Two

1/9/2017

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Here are some examples of how to answer speaking questions one and two.  Do not memorize these answers; the ETS can tell if you have memorized answers and you are only repeating them.  However, these should give you some ideas about how to structure your answer. Try repeating these to get used to the organization.  

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Where Should I Get My TOEFL training?

11/29/2016

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​A lot of TOEFL students ask me this question.  They need a high score quickly and they are interested in taking classes or hiring a tutor. 
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What should I do after TOEFL?

11/12/2016

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What to do after I get my TOEFL score?

Congratulations! You studied hard and received a great score on your TOEFL! Now what? How about studying a Certificate at one of the best Universities in California?
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Sample Independent Essay 

7/5/2016

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Some people believe Universities should spend money on academics.  Others think Universities should spend money on sports. Which do you believe and why? ...
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Abbreviation System for Taking Notes in TOEFL Listening

5/22/2016

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Many students ask me, “Do I HAVE to take notes during the listening section?” The answer is YES, YES, and YES! You must take good notes. Studies show that if you do not, you will miss 50% of the information...
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How the Independent Writing is Scored

5/9/2016

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​One of the most difficult parts of the TOEFL exam is the writing section. Many students wonder what they must do to achieve their target score. To do this, we must first understand how this section is scored.This section will be graded by 2 ETS scorers and the scoring is between 0 and 5. If the 2 scorers cannot agree on the score, a third scorer will be consulted...
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What are these weird animals?

5/7/2016

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​Marmots, ungulates, cetaceans, lemurs, and albatrosses, oh my!
The TOEFL has a lot of information about animals and their behavior and adaptations. Many of my students panic—they don’t know how to spell the name of the animal or they don’t know what on Earth the animal looks like!
Good news.  Many English speakers are not familiar with all the animals of the TOEFL either.  The people who prepare the TOEFL are aware of this, and do not expect you to be able to spell the names of the animals...
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Inference Questions in the Reading Section 

5/6/2016

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An inference is a conclusion you draw based on evidence. It's not a blind guess—it's using what you read to come to a logical conclusion.
For example, if you read: "The boy used sign language to talk to his teachers," you can infer that the boy is deaf...
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How to focus during the TOEFL listening

5/6/2016

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​The TOEFL listening section can be long… and boring.  Some students have trouble focusing.  Here are some tips when you feel your attention wandering...
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Answering purpose questions in the reading

5/6/2016

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Purpose questions on the TOEFL look like this:
Why does the author mention (X)?
The author mentions (X) in order to…
The author includes the information of (X) in order to…
The author uses (X) as an example of…
The author mentions (X) for which of the following reasons?
The author does (X) in order to…
What is the author’s purpose in mentioning…
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Taking Notes in the Listening Section

5/4/2016

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One common question I hear from students is, “What should I write down in the listening section?”
It can be very difficult to write down everything.  Here are some things you should definitely note down, because there are often questions about these topics...
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