TOEFL Exam Pattern: Test Structure and Scoring, Explained

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL General InfoTags ,

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To prepare effectively for the TOEFL, you need to understand the TOEFL exam pattern: how the test is structured, what kinds of questions it’ll ask you, and how you can ultimately use this information to get a high score on test day.

In this guide, we go over the TOEFL pattern, for the test as a whole and for each section. Along the way, we provide you with key tips for using the TOEFL test pattern to your advantage and give you a rundown of the TOEFL structure for the paper-delivered test as well.

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The 4 Best TOEFL Vocabulary PDFs for Your Prep

Author Christine SarikasPosted on Categories TOEFL PrepTags , , ,

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You’ll need a strong vocab to do well on the TOEFL, but learning the words you need to know can be tough. Luckily, you don’t need to spend time reading a dictionary because we have much better ways for you to learn TOEFL vocab words!

In this guide, we have four TOEFL vocabulary PDFs to make your studying easier and more efficient.  You can study them on the computer or print them out (or both!). These lists include a TOEFL word list, a TOEFL vocabulary PDF organized by parts of speech, TOEFL vocabulary flashcards, and a TOEFL vocabulary list PDF with blank definitions you can fill in. Together, these four TOEFL vocab PDFs will help ensure you know all of the words you need for exam day.

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327 Essential TOEFL Vocabulary Flashcards

Author Christine SarikasPosted on Categories TOEFL PrepTags , , ,

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If you want to excel on the TOEFL, one of the skills you need is a strong vocabulary. Many TOEFL questions either ask you the definition of a word outright or require you to have knowledge of certain words in order to answer a question correctly.

The best way to learn new vocab is to use flashcards, which is why we’ve created printable flashcards of the 327 TOEFL vocab words you must know for the test. We’ll also discuss the best method for studying your TOEFL vocabulary flashcards and give reviews of some of the other TOEFL flashcard sets that are available.

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Harvard TOEFL Requirement: The Score You Need

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories Applying to US Schools, TOEFL General InfoTags , ,

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What’s a good TOEFL score for Harvard? Is there a TOEFL Harvard minimum you must meet in order to qualify for admission as an undergraduate or graduate student? Who has to take the TOEFL?

In this guide, we go over the Harvard TOEFL requirement for each major department and look at how this minimum score varies depending on the program you’re applying to. We then give you expert tips on what to do if you’re struggling to meet the Harvard TOEFL score threshold.

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TOEFL Meaning: What Does TOEFL Stand For?

Author Christine SarikasPosted on Categories TOEFL General InfoTags ,

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Are you taking the TOEFL and looking for some background information on the test? What does TOEFL stand for anyway? Do those letters mean anything?

In this article, we explain the TOEFL meaning, give a brief history of the exam and its name, and go over all the other TOEFL acronyms you need to know before you take the exam.

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8 Steps for How to Pass the TOEFL With a Stellar Score

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL PrepTags , , ,

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Knowing how to pass TOEFL test day is critical for international students who want to an attend English-speaking school. But what does “passing the TOEFL” really mean? Is there a certain TOEFL passing score everyone must get?

In truth, a TOEFL passing score is any score that’s high enough to get you into the schools you wish to attend. Therefore, the score you need to pass the TOEFL will vary depending on where you’re applying.

In this guide, we explain why you can’t technically pass (or fail) the TOEFL. We also give you tips on how to find your TOEFL passing score, how to increase your odds of passing the TOEFL, and what to do if you’re struggling to reach your passing score.

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How Long Is the TOEFL Test?

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL General Info, TOEFL LogisticsTags , , ,

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It can be almost as tricky to figure out how to make sure you get to all the TOEFL questions as it is to figure out how to answer them. As such, many test takers worry about the TOEFL test time. But how long is the TOEFL test? Answer: about four hours for the TOEFL iBT, and three for the paper-delivered TOEFL. As you can see, the TOEFL certainly isn’t short—but it doesn’t have to be endless, either.

In this guide, we go over the length of the TOEFL iBT, the revised Paper-delivered Test, and all of their sections. We also give you four tips on how to deal with the TOEFL test time so that you can beat exhaustion on test day.

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How to Use TPO TOEFL Tests in Your Prep: 6 Tips

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL PrepTags , ,

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The best way to prepare for the TOEFL is to take a practice test. Luckily, ETS (the maker of the TOEFL) offers a handful of TPO TOEFL tests—full-length practice tests that are exactly like the real exam. But are these tests actually worth buying?

In this comprehensive TPO review, we explain what TPO TOEFL tests are, look at their advantages and disadvantages, and give you advice on whether to buy one. We also give you six top tips on how to use TPO tests effectively in your TOEFL prep.

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3 Reasons to Request a TOEFL Rescore (and 4 Not To)

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL LogisticsTags , , , ,

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Not happy with your TOEFL score? Then you might want to get a TOEFL rescore. TOEFL rescoring is when ETS (the maker of the TOEFL) gets new raters to reevaluate your Speaking and Writing scores. But is this service actually worth using?

Read on to learn more about what a TOEFL rescore entails and how to request one. We’ll also take a look at the risks involved with TOEFL rescoring and give you tips on whether you should consider getting one.

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9 Tips to Improve Your TOEFL Test Experience

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL LogisticsTags , ,

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TOEFL test day can be as exciting as it is terrifying. But as long as you’re confident and prepared, you’ll have a great TOEFL test experience.

In this guide, we go over what to expect on TOEFL test day—specifically, what kinds of procedures you’ll need to follow before, during, and after the test. After, we look at examples of real test-day experiences and give you nine tips for ensuring you have a smooth TOEFL experience.

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