45 Things You Wish You Knew About a High Score for TOEFL iBT®
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45 Things You Wish You Knew About a High Score for TOEFL iBT®

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45 Things You Wish You Knew About a High Score for TOEFL iBT®

About this book

Don't fear the TOEFL iBT test!

Newly updated for the Academic Discussion Question, now you have these 45 top recommendations that will improve both your TOEFL and English skills before the exam.

Take the test once and get the score you need!

Learn how to answer the 4 Speaking Questions, 2 Writing Questions, and more!

Use these helpful suggestions from a veteran TOEFL instructor who gives his own students the same advice.

Use this convenient eText to study for the high score on the exam that you seek – and deserve!

Plus, sign up for Teacher Winn's TOEFL email blog for more practice to extend your learning so you are better prepared for success on exam day!

Get your copy of 45 Things You Wish You Knew About a High Score for TOEFL iBT® today!

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Publisher
Winn Trivette II, MA
Year
2021
eBook ISBN
9798201828813
Topic
Study Aids
Subtopic
Study Guides

Chapter 1: Assess your level of English fluency.

How strong are your English skills?
You need a very high level of English fluency and TOEFL skills to nab an optimal score on the exam!
The first step you should take to prepare for the TOEFL iBT exam is to know your beginning level of English.
Why? Your English level now determines how long it will take you to be ready to present the exam.
If your English is not at a sufficient level to even contemplate success on the test, it is better to first strengthen your language skills first and prepare for the TOEFL second.
English fluency for the exam just does not center on your gift for speaking the language without hesitation.
Fluency for the TOEFL means you can also write well (under pressure) and read academic texts and understand college-level audio.
Plus, you need a strong vocabulary and good grammar to achieve the highest score possible.
The TOEFL is an expensive test.
Save your cash and get your English Skills and Fluency rating.
Only sign up for the TOEFL test when you are ready. Don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself.

Chapter 2: Prepare 3 months ahead of the test date

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
You’ve decided to take the TOEFL exam. Great!
Register today and establish the goal of TOEFL and English proficiency before that test date.
Then, take the next three months to prepare for success on exam day.
From my own experience – over a decade – of preparing students for the exam, three months (classes of 3 hours a week – at least) is sufficient to take both your English and TOEFL skills up a notch.
Take your time to build up both your English and TOEFL test-taking skills.
In three months, focusing on the test allows you the time to build both your English and TOEFL skills.
I always tell my students: TOEFL success is ½ TOEFL skills and ½ English skills.
Depending on your self-assessment (or with a veteran English instructor), you need time to strengthen your test specific skills and your overall language skills before attempting the exam.
Plan your study prep time wisely to efficiently maximize your readiness on exam day.
You learn about a proposed study plan in the next chapter.

Chapter 3: Personalize your study plan.

You have one, right?
By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. - Benjamin Franklin.
Do you have a study plan to get the highest score possible on the TOEFL iBT® exam?
How much time do you have free every day?
Yes, every day.
Remember, preparing for the exam is like training for a marathon.
Take every opportunity to study for the exam. Don’t wait.
If that means getting up early on a weekend, make sure you take advantage of opportunities to squeeze in extra time!
In August 2019, ETS released a new TOEFL test for candidates.
In a nutshell, the test is shorter, notably the Speaking Section (6 to 4 questions).
However, the Writing Section is the same.
TOEFL Study Plan – Listening Section
First, learn about the Listening Section of the exam: the directions, the types of listening exercises, and the time limits.
Do an assessment of how your current skills match up with the test requirements.
Remember, each section of the exam is scored from 0 to 30.
Second, know how to listen and write notes at the same time like you would in a typical classroom.
Listen to TED lectures on YouTube and practice taking notes. Are you able to capture the main ideas? What conclusion (inferences) can you draw? Are they valid?
You will listen to lectures and conversations – only once.
Thus, you will need to forever record the main ideas and opinions expressed to be able to effectively answer test questions.
No prior knowledge is needed about the academic topics that are discussed on the exam.
Above all, be familiar with the setup of the Listening Section.
Know the directions for the section ahead of time to save time!
TOEFL Study Plan – Reading Section
First, how fast do you read in English?
Fast reading helps you get the answer even faster and a better score.
Second, make sure you read every day. Read widely, too.
A good newspaper, a veritable one-stop shop, is usatoday.com.
You can read a variety of news article from business to travel in one location.
While the English writing is not a high register like The New York Times or The Washington Post, expansive reading on will help you read faster and build vocabulary.
The three reading passages are on academic topics.
So, ETS, the creator of the TOEFL exam, suggest the nytimes.com and sciencetimes.com. Make reading these sites a priority as well.
If you unaware of any terms during your reading, list the new words in your vocabulary notebook.
Then, loo...

Table of contents

  1. Copyright Page
  2. 45 Things You Wish You Knew About a High Score for TOEFL iBT®
  3. Why You Need This Book
  4. Surprise Gifts for You
  5. About the Author
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1: Assess your level of English fluency.
  8. Chapter 2: Prepare 3 months ahead of the test date
  9. Chapter 3: Personalize your study plan.
  10. Chapter 4: Adopt a positive test-taking attitude.
  11. Chapter 5: Keep a journal to reach your goal.
  12. Chapter 6: Be proficient in Academic English.
  13. Chapter 7: Make sure your pronunciation is clear.
  14. Chapter 8: Learn to manage your time effectively.
  15. Chapter 9: Command a strong vocabulary.
  16. Chapter 10: Know these 6 “hidden skills.”
  17. Chapter 11:  Type speedily.
  18. Chapter 12:  Know the exam format.
  19. Chapter 13:  Reading is fundamental.
  20. Chapter 14: Face the Combined Skills Challenge.
  21. Chapter 15: Prepare your test prep study zone.
  22. Chapter 16: Sign up for the TOEFL Email Blog.
  23. Chapter 17: Engage in active listening.
  24. Chapter 18 Signals Words, Transitions for Listening
  25. Chapter 19: Prepare with qualified TOEFL teacher.
  26. Chapter 20: Know types of answers for the Speaking Questions.
  27. Chapter 21:How to approach TOEFL Writing
  28. Chapter 22: Boost Your Natural English
  29. Chapter 23: Record your voice for TOEFL Speaking.
  30. Chapter 24: Sidestep these 9 Confusing Word Pairs.
  31. Chapter 25:  How TOEFL Scores Your Speaking Tasks
  32. Chapter 26:  How TOEFL Scores Your Writing Tasks
  33. Chapter 27:  Use e-flashcards to review your vocabulary.
  34. Chapter 28:  Be fluent with these 9 idioms.
  35. Chapter 29:  Be fluent with these 9 phrasal verbs.
  36. Chapter 30:  Know how to use these 9 collocations.
  37. Chapter 31:  How to Answer the 4 Speaking Questions
  38. Chapter 32:  Write noun clauses and appositives.
  39. Chapter 33:  Write in parallel sentences.
  40. Chapter 34:  Know these essentials of paragraphing.
  41. Chapter 35:  Learn how to read and understand faster.
  42. Chapter 36:  Include these 5C's of writing in WT 2.
  43. Chapter 37:  Use complex grammar structures.
  44. Chapter 38:  Follow the 5 Rules of Vocabulary.
  45. Chapter 39:  How to Answer Writing Task 1.
  46. Chapter 40:  How to answer the essay.
  47. Chapter 41:  Strengthen all 4 language skills.
  48. Chapter 42:  Avoid these 5 common grammar pitfalls.
  49. Chapter 43:  4 Ways to Write Academic English Better.
  50. Chapter 44:  Know how to find the best answers.
  51. Chapter 45:  Precise Proofreading, please!
  52. 7-Day Online TOEFL Score Booster
  53. Thank You