TOEFL Grammar: 11 Rules You Need to Know for the Exam

feature_TOEFLgrammar

There are a lot of topics you should be focusing on during your TOEFL studying, but is grammar one of them? Yes! Even though the TOEFL has no questions specifically on grammar, you’ll be tested on your own grammar skills during the Speaking and Writing responses, so you need to make sure you have a good grasp of English grammar before test day.

There are some grammar rules that many English learners find tricky to remember and use correctly, but that’s what this guide is for! We go over the top 11 grammar rules to know for the TOEFL, complete with examples and short quizzes for each rule so you can test your knowledge. We end with the best methods and resources to use for your TOEFL grammar practice.

Continue reading “TOEFL Grammar: 11 Rules You Need to Know for the Exam”

The 8 Best TOEFL Exercises to Prepare You for the Exam

feature_toeflexercise

Are you taking the TOEFL but aren’t sure how to prepare? There are lots of TOEFL exercises you could do, but it can be hard to know which ones are the best and will help you get the score you want on test day. In this guide, we go over the eight best TOEFL exercises that you should absolutely make part of your study plan.

For each of these practice exercises for the TOEFL, we also explain how to get the most out of it and the top resources you should be using in order to make your study plan as effective as it can be. Follow this guide, and you’ll be well prepared for every skill you need to ace the TOEFL.

Continue reading “The 8 Best TOEFL Exercises to Prepare You for the Exam”

TOEFL Exam Pattern: Test Structure and Scoring, Explained

feature_color_pattern

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.

Continue reading “TOEFL Exam Pattern: Test Structure and Scoring, Explained”

The 4 Best TOEFL Vocabulary PDFs for Your Prep

feature_toeflpdf

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.

Continue reading “The 4 Best TOEFL Vocabulary PDFs for Your Prep”

327 Essential TOEFL Vocabulary Flashcards

feature_toeflflashcards

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.

Continue reading “327 Essential TOEFL Vocabulary Flashcards”

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

feature_passed_stamp

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.

Continue reading “8 Steps for How to Pass the TOEFL With a Stellar Score”

Expert Review: Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test

feature_cambridge_toefl_book

If you want a great TOEFL prep book to guide your studies, consider buying Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test. This comprehensive book offers a ton of English-skills practice, test-taking tips, and even full-length practice tests. But is this the right TOEFL prep book for you?

In this review, we cover everything you need to know about the Cambridge TOEFL book, starting with a brief look at what’s in it. After, we give a detailed analysis of the book’s pros and cons as well as tips on how to use this resource to your advantage.

Continue reading “Expert Review: Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test”

Buying Barron’s TOEFL iBT Book? Read This Review First

feature_barronstoefl

Barron’s is a popular and well-established producer of test prep books, but how good is their TOEFL book? In this guide, we take an in-depth look at the Barron’s TOEFL iBT book. We’ll go over everything the book includes (and what it doesn’t), the strengths and weaknesses of the book, who should purchase it, and how to get the most out of it.

By the end of this guide, you’ll know if Barron’s TOEFL book is the TOEFL book for you and how to use your prep book to get the TOEFL score you want.

Continue reading “Buying Barron’s TOEFL iBT Book? Read This Review First”

The 39 Best TOEFL Tips and Strategies

feature_woman_studying_outside

It can be difficult to figure out how to approach the TOEFL, as there are so many TOEFL tips and strategies out there to choose from. This is why we’ve compiled the 39 most critical TOEFL tips you need to know.

From general test-day advice to preparation tips for each of the four sections, our expert TOEFL strategies will not only help you feel ready for the exam but will also give you the confidence you need to get a high score on test day.

Continue reading “The 39 Best TOEFL Tips and Strategies”

Ultimate Guide to TOEFL Integrated Writing: Tips and Practice

feature_hands_laptop_top_view

Writing English essays can be difficult for non-native speakers—especially on TOEFL Integrated Writing. For this task, you must compose a short essay comparing a lecture with a reading passage. And to get a high Integrated Writing score, you’ll need to know which resources to use as well as how to prepare effectively for the task.

In this guide, we’ll explain what TOEFL Integrated Writing entails and go over the best resources you can use for quality TOEFL Integrated Writing topics and practice. In addition, we give you six key tips to help you get the Integrated Writing score you deserve.

Continue reading “Ultimate Guide to TOEFL Integrated Writing: Tips and Practice”