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When describing a weather scene in TOEFL Speaking...
When describing a weather scene in TOEFL Speaking, follow a three‑step mini‑outline: (1) set the scene with a specific location, (2) note th…
Use a single, well‑chosen phrasal verb to...
Use a single, well‑chosen phrasal verb to make your TOEFL speaking response sound natural and concise. Before you record, write a quick out…
When a TOEFL speaking prompt asks you...
When a TOEFL speaking prompt asks you to talk about a personal relationship or a strong feeling, use the “S‑E‑A‑C” framework: State the Sit…
When the TOEFL speaking prompt asks you...
🗣️ When the TOEFL speaking prompt asks you to discuss a personal habit, spend the first 5-6 seconds stating the habit (e.g., “I exercise thr…
TOEFL Tip: To boost your TOEFL Speaking score, practice using idioms like "in the same boat" to descr
To boost your TOEFL Speaking score, practice using idioms like "in the same boat" to describe shared experiences, e.g., "My friends and I ar…
TOEFL Tip: In the TOEFL Speaking section, when discussing business and work, use specific vocabulary
In the TOEFL Speaking section, when discussing business and work, use specific vocabulary like "entrepreneur" and "colleague" to describe pr…
TOEFL Tip: In the TOEFL Speaking section, when discussing hobbies and free time 🏞️, use specific voc
In the TOEFL Speaking section, when discussing hobbies and free time 🏞️, use specific vocabulary like "in my leisure time" or "on weekends" …
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