The writing section is the last section of the TOEFL test and tests your ability in writing well-formed essays. For people who have not studied essay writing formats, it can be challenging to master at first. Fear not, as in this blog we will look at how to write an awesome essay based on these…
1. Information about Detail Questions TOEFL Listening Detail questions are very similar to the Factual Information questions in the Reading section. They ask test takers to identify specific facts from the lecture or conversation, although they are less likely to deal with trivial details like names or dates. Instead, they ask about important details that…
Understanding the TOEFL Speaking Section: Format and Task Types The TOEFL Speaking section is designed to assess a range of speaking skills in four tasks, which are split into two types: Independent and Integrated. Independent Speaking Task (Task 1): This task requires sharing personal opinions or experiences in response to a general prompt. Test-takers have…
Notice: This post is based on the TOEFL format before the August 2023 update. For the latest information about the Listening section, please refer to the following article. > TOEFL Listening-Complete Guide to All Question Types (2024) Although the TOEFL Listening Section is shorter than the Reading Section, now you have…
Studying for the TOEFL writing section can feel difficult. You’ve studied reading, listening, and speaking — what about writing? If you want to read more about common writing section problems, check out our previous post: TOEFL Writing Section Model Essays. But if you’ve put pencil to paper and asked yourself: How do I write better?…
Hi guys, this is Brian from TestGlider – I am in charge of managing the overall AI infrastructure for the automatic grading. Speaking of AI, I’m sure most of you who have used our service realized at one point that your writing responses are being graded by a machine. Now, some of you might have…
[Originally posted: Nov. 25, 2021] The next upcoming holiday widely celebrated in the U.S. is Thanksgiving! Fun fact: Although the holiday was observed as early as 1621, turkeys weren’t a main part of the famous dinner menu until the 1860s. Try this free TOEFL® Reading Quiz and find out if you can get all 10…
I did it. I took the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition. After taking the test, I realized many people have questions & concerns about what happens when you take the Home Edition. Students getting ready to take the TOEFL ask questions like: “How do you register for the TOEFL iBT Home Edition?” “What’s the TOEFL iBT…
Hi, this is TestGlider. Today we’re meeting Minji, an undergraduate student who got a 114 on the TOEFL after studying on TestGlider for 45 days. Can you believe that a student got 114 on the TOEFL with no experience other than practicing with TestGlider? Let’s find out how she increased her TOEFL score by 18…