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Learn to tackle word questions by using context over dictionary definitions, and apply cues such as punctuation, examples, pronouns, contrasts, and nearby sentences to infer meaning.
Learn to tackle reference questions by analyzing how pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition, with practical exercises to practice this skill for the TOEFL iBT reading section.
Master how to place sentence questions by using transition cues such as additional information, example, cause-and-effect, contrast, and conclusion to place sentences logically within a paragraph.
Take thorough notes during the listening section, as you hear the lecture only once and must answer five to six questions before moving on, with no backtracking.
Identify the main idea from the first sentence of a listening passage, and pay attention to pauses, intonation, and any idioms or jokes for key questions.
Explore listening question types: main idea, details, and inferences in lectures and dialogues. Identify formats like single-answer, multiple-answer, true/false, charts, and steps in the process.
This lecture explains that main idea questions are always the first after each listening passage; the answer is the first sentence of the passage, and practice with the provided exercises.
Learn to tackle details questions in the listening section by paraphrasing, spotting rephrased correct answers, and using careful question reading to beat distractors.
Navigate the speaking section tour with microphone checks and six question types, from describing the city to campus announcements and lectures, while timed responses build confidence.
Learn how to succeed on TOEFL speaking by following official scoring standards, delivering coherent, fluent responses with simple language, minor grammar fixes, within time and a well-developed structure.
Explain how speaking number two uses two options, choose one and describe why you prefer it, and avoid choosing the middle ground.
Practice speaking on a topic with 15 seconds prep and 45 seconds to speak, describe how a large donation could advance scientific or medical research, and record yourself.
Learn how to avoid the reported speech problem in speaking by using the present simple (the man says, the woman says) and correct subject-verb agreement.
Structure your speaking 3 response by using well-taken notes and a 30-second prep to guide a 60-second delivery, employ cliches and transitions, and read your notes confidently.
Learn what to expect in speaking task 4: read a 45-second textbook paragraph, listen to a 2–3 minute lecture, and summarize both in 60 seconds after 30 seconds of prep.
Explore how reading about fractions misconceptions and a lecture on math teaching reveals why rote methods fail, and practice a 60-second spoken response using notes and timing.
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Skip this lesson because it is not included in the new version of the test
Skip this lesson because it is not included in the new version of the test
Skip this lesson because it is not included in the new version of the test
Master structuring a one-minute speaking response by noting key information and then start with 'the lecture discusses' to cover the main points, omitting minor details.
Learn how the TOEFL writing section is scored, including the two 0–5 essays, arithmetic mean to a 0–30 scale, and the criteria for integrated and independent essays—organization, accuracy, and language.
Engage in integrated writing by reading a text, listening to a lecture, and writing a concise 150–225 word essay in twenty minutes, while predicting content, taking notes, and paraphrasing.
Analyze a sample integrated essay on fluoride in water by comparing reading and listening points, using a practical checklist to improve topic sentences, organization, accuracy, and paraphrase.
Learn to write TOEFL iBT writing task two: plan in 30 minutes, produce a 300-word, cohesive essay with a clear introduction, transitions, 2–3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Learn the three writing topics on the TOEFL iBT—descriptive essays, do you agree or disagree, and compare and contrast—and study their structures with real examples to boost exam readiness.
Master the do you agree or disagree essay structure: identify key words like smoking in public places, write a four-sentence intro with a thesis, and build two reasons.
Master the essay structure, read the question carefully, plan your thesis and arguments, then write, revise, and budget time to ensure cohesive, concise, error-free writing.
Learn to maximize your TOEFL iBT score by taking a no-practice day before the test, relaxing, planning your test center, and preparing admission tickets, ID, snacks, and water.
Arrive on time with admission ticket and passport, bring water and snacks, lock your phone, avoid cheating, stay focused, take notes, swap papers as needed, and don't cancel scores.
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