[Originally posted: Feb. 22, 2022] When you think of the word “football,” which sport would you associate it with? While most countries refer to football as a type of sport where the rules are limited to kicking, did you know that “football” in American English refers to a completely different sport? Here’s a free TOEFL…
The speaking section is the third section of the TOEFL test. It has 4 different question types, including one independent question and three integrated ones. Since you only have limited time to prepare your answer, improving your scores in the speaking section can be tough. To help you with that, I have come up with…
Let’s learn how the TOEFL Reading negative factual information questions are made and how to choose the correct answer every time. This post is part of a “How to Answer” series brought to you by our TOEFL test developer [TG_John] from the TestGlider team. Information about Negative Factual Information Questions Negative Factual information questions are…
The TOEFL Writing Section only has 2 types of questions — Integrated and Independent. The first task is an integrated question. You will read a short reading passage about a topic then hear a lecture on the same topic. The integrated question will ask you to summarize the points made in the passage and the…
Today we’re meeting Jiyeon, a student whose goal was to pass the TOEFL in 2 weeks with a 80 or higher. After studying on TestGlider, she got an 87! We’re revealing all of her TestGlider study records to motivate everyone studying for the TOEFL on this blog post. Meet today’s TOEFL graduate, Jiyeon 22-year-old undergraduate…
I’ve recently received my scores from ETS and wanted to share my study process with you! From getting questions wrong, studying reviews, and nervously checking the timer during my speaking section, this is my 7-day TOEFL study journey. Here’s how my speaking score went from 24 → 28 in 7 days. [This is an older…
We’re always creating and improving test prep features. Here’s how you can use TestGlider for fast TOEFL improvement. Get started with organized mock test sets All mock tests are organized by set names (ex: Mango) so you can see which sets you’ve already solved and which you can try next! You can take a whole…
1. Information about TOEFL Listening Gist Content/Purpose Questions TOEFL Listening Gist Content/Purpose questions ask test takers to identify the main point or idea of a conversation or lecture. Gist Purpose questions ask test takers to identify the reason why the conversation is taking place. Every listening question set will begin with this type of question….
The two sections that many TOEFL test-takers find the most unpredictable are the speaking and writing sections. Among the four sections, the speaking section has the most variables for something to go wrong. So, what are these “variables?” Well, let’s say that there’s someone taking the speaking test beside you and they are talking in…