First time starting your TOEFL Reading practice? You’re not alone. The TOEFL Reading is the one section many people try to improve by themselves — since answers are provided for you, it feels like you can give yourself feedback and go from there. But once you get an answer wrong and you can’t figure out…
Speaking for the TOEFL can be a scary experience. I’ve been there — confused, lost, and unprepared. With only 15 seconds to prepare the first speaking response, the domino effect of one rushed answer can leave your other answers a rambling mess. (No? Just me?) Suffice it to say: I could have definitely used a…
1. Information about Connecting Content Questions TOEFL Listening Connecting Content questions ask test takers to show that they understand the relationships among ideas presented in the lecture. These are the rarest type of listening questions, and they usually take one of two forms. Some will ask the test takers to arrange information in a chart…
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…
Did you know that Writing is the most challenging part for most IELTS test-takers? Without proper strategies and basic knowledge, it is quite difficult to achieve your desired band score in the IELTS writing section. Throughout the following posts, we will explore everything about IELTS writing, from what is required for each writing task, question…
1. Information about Function Questions TOEFL Listening Function questions ask test takers to identify the meaning of a statement in a particular context. The meaning of the sentence can vary depending on the situation in which it was used. That is to say, the statement often has a surface or literal meaning that is different…