How do you start practicing for the TOEFL Listening section? You start very, very early. At least several months before the TOEFL is recommended. Even earlier is better, since it takes time to build up understanding and work on vocabulary. If you’re starting a little late, though, don’t panic! You can still use the time … Read more
“Slow and steady wins the race.” This classic saying means that it is best to move toward your goals at a comfortable but persistent (regular or even) pace. If you try to move too fast, or to do too much at once, you may actually make things harder for yourself. This simple idea can help you score … Read more
Collins English for Exams – Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test – Reading & Writing Powered by Cobuild Collins Skills for the TOEFL iBT Test is a three book series to help learners prepare for the ‘Test of English as a Foreign Language’, used by over 7,500 institutions in 130 countries as a measure of language ability. … Read more
What to Expect from the TOEFL Speaking Section Speaking has two types of tasks: Integrated and Independent. Integrated Speaking requires you to respond orally to a question that is introduced by a short text or an audio clip. Independent Speaking asks you to answer a question based on your own experiences and opinions. There are six tasks in total, and the whole … Read more
Want to get a high score on your TOEFL test? Or perhaps you’ve written many essays. Well done! Now it’s time for one big final practice: a practice test. Any good TOEFL practice test should have the same sections, tasks and time limits as the real TOEFL test. If you have the money, you can order a practice pack online from … Read more