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We’ve improved our TOEFL mock test graded feedback with our newest feature: Speaking and Writing Corrections! What is Speaking and Writing Corrections? Corrections is a grading tool that scans your TOEFL Speaking and Writing mock test answers and then generates an edited, improved version of your answer. How do I Access Corrections? Complete any of…
Understanding the Integrated Writing Task The Writing section is the final part of the TOEFL test, designed to assess your ability to express ideas clearly and coherently in written English. It consists of two tasks: Integrated Writing and Writing for an Academic Discussion. You will be given 20 minutes for the Integrated Writing…
1. Information about Organization Questions TOEFL Listening Organization questions ask test takers to explain how information was presented in the lecture or conversation. There are usually 1 or 2 per passage. They may ask about the overall organization of the passage, the relationship between two parts of the lecture, or why a particular thing was…
Speaking is notorious for being the hardest TOEFL section. Not only do you need super fast reading and listening comprehension skills, but you also have just 15 seconds to prepare for the first question! It’s not easy to practice speaking on your own, and trying to boost your score can feel like you’re talking to…
Many students planning for study-abroad programs often aim to pass the TOEFL in the shortest time possible. Between classes and expensive TOEFL lessons, it’s a challenge to reach that dream score. Today’s TestGlider review is brought to us by Soobin Lee, a college undergraduate student who increased her TOEFL score within 1 week of using…
Hi, this is the TestGlider team. When you start to study for the TOEFL, you’ll most likely be looking for these 3 things: how long you need to study, useful resources, and feedback. With these 3 things alone, it can feel overwhelming to practice by yourself. To cheer you all on, I’d like to introduce…
Information about Summary Questions Summary questions ask the test taker to identify sentences that express major ideas and critical information included in the reading passage. Nearly every passage has 1 of these questions at the end. The test taker is provided with a summary statement of the reading passage and 6 answer options. All of…
Having problems taking the TOEFL on your Mac? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the TOEFL Home Edition for Mac users. 1. Resources to Read Before Test Day ETS has partnered with ProctorU to deliver safe test-taking experiences for both the test-taker and testing-proctor. ProctorU has partnered with “Support-LogMeInRescue” application…