thank you so much, I have been studying with your videos very hard. It makes me feel more confident about my english now that I know how to asnwer the TOEFL test. The best thing about your videos is I dont have to pay so much money.. I really appreciate your help and support.
The only thing that I can say is "thank you so much" I appreciate your help and support. I feel more confident when I study with your videos... Again thanks a lot.
Thanks for the video, I had few days to study for my toefl few weeks ago n then I saw your video. Happy to say I used the speaking n writing templates n I passed it got my result just 2 days ago. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work. Guys stick to the templates, it helps a lot n saves you time. I got 28 in my speaking after I studied the templates for about 6 hours.
shegellee lee I got 25 on reading because I was trying to beat time as I got 4 passages and I had a lot of distractions with people coming in for the exam. I also got 26 on the listening section. I’ve never had issues writing so it wasn’t difficult for me. Study the templates they really work. Practice, practice, practice then start timing yourself n also record yourself with a timer n know how fast n clearly you speak.
Thanks and Congrats to you sounded so confidently. Please could you email me ( shegellee@gmail.com) let me gain from your personal experiences. I really appreciate your response.
shegellee lee when you listen to this guy, he knows what he’s doing I must say. But the whole thing is just you being determined to take it once and move on to the next phase. I’ll mail you soon. Take care
Hey, I just finished the exam. All the question were as you described. The only difference was in Speaking Question 5. THE TWO STUDENTS SPENT A LOT OF TIME DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM. It took almost two minutes or so. Unlike the Official guide, where the description of the problem is one or two sentences.
please share with us your exam experience if you're going to have your test before 5th of january 2019.I would like to know whether there're different Q formats in any section or not?
Michael, your tips have helped me out a lot thank you very much. I'm just wondering about the size of the content answer, I think we are not able to speak it in 60 seconds in a regular speed voice.
I have a question: will the questions in the test be presented in the same exact order mentioned in this channel? And thank you for the videos the are really helpful.
I took the test again today Saturday, April 13th. Speaking questions 1 and 2 were long paragraphs with two choices each. Speaking question 5 was also very confusing, hard to identify the student's problem. As you explain on your video, the description of the problem and the objections were broken up by interjections, were confusing and long dialogue. Independent writing task included a long paragraph with three choices. Each time the test is elaborated harder and harder. Can you recommend me a quick method or technique to learn the spelling of the vowels and consonants ?. Thanks again for your awesome and useful videos. Greatly appreciated.
I'm not sure what you mean by "learn the spelling of the vowels and consonants." Can you clarify? Meanwhile, though, thanks for letting everyone know about your test day experience. That will help readers, I am sure.
I think you are using out of date practice materials. The Interactive Sampler is famous for being really old. Anything is possible, but I am fairly certain the speaker will state objections.
I''m really nervous for my exam tomorrow... *and thank you for the tips...* I did an online practice test on speaking and scored 27/30 but still I''m scared if i'll mess it up in the exam moment
@@thiagomarinsvet for reading and listening you could practice and there's so many videos related to toefl listening and reading and they give alot of tips as well...just type toefl listening tips and same for reading...and you'll find bunch of helpful videos... here's some videos,(i'll post some links...I actually didn't watch alot of videos for reading and listening section but instead i practiced alot...using *toefl ibt superpack* anyways do your best in the test...sorry if this doesn't help much) ruclips.net/video/TSAZKU1zVGM/видео.html ruclips.net/video/iFL5VuEndss/видео.html ruclips.net/video/ArN1L0mFjxo/видео.html
I think for a non-native and slow speaker it is very hard to include that "However " and "But" part of the Suggestion and objection section! If I avoid that how much will it affect my score?
Hİ, I have a question. I need 18 from speaking and 60 total, however I do not believe that my formal english is enough. Consider me as a upper level student. Do you think can I get what I need?
Yes, but numbers 1 and 2 could be reversed or repeated, as I mentioned in the videos. Those two questions are so similar that you might not even notice if it does happen.
Thank you for your useful video's. can I use one of these two sentences instead of the state you're preference part The two solutions have a double edge sword However I prefer .................... OR If I were in his shoes, I would choose ............ which one are more natural ?
I spoke your answer rather quickly and it took me 90 seconds. In a normal speaking setting, this will take at least 2 minutes for a native speaker and Toefl takers are not natives! It's not practical at all and it needs to be summarized badly and then the result will be a completely different answer! Being realistic is crucial in making this kind of video.
I just read it aloud in my office and it took 54 seconds. I really want to stress that word count is quite important for a high score. The SpeechRater is looking for about 170 words to score in the 99th percentile for integrated responses. That requires an extremely fast pace. Obviously not everyone will be able to achieve that... but it is the "target" for a 30 point score.
@@Toeflresources According to ETS, by speaking at a normal pace you will be able to get the perfect score. There are even example answers in the official ETS channel, in which the test takers speak at a normal pace and get the complete score. Indeed they even recommend a normal pace. If a non-native speaks this many words in less than one minute (that seems impossible) with an unfamiliar accent, even Toelf experts will have difficulties understanding it. ETS utterly states that in order to achieve a perfect score, your speech must be easily understandable.
I don't believe that they say "by speaking at a normal pace you will be able to get the perfect score." Do you have a source for that? Keep in mind that the samples provided by ETS are described a "high" level. But to ETS high is 24 and above.
@@Toeflresources ruclips.net/video/JPEfWz6MFSg/видео.html Listen to 2:00 this is also repeated in the other words in the other speaking guide videos. When they say this response receives 4 out of 4 I think it can be translated to the "perfect score"! However, the sample response in this reference video receives 3 out of 4; but there are also other videos in this channel providing examples of 4 out of 4 scored responses.ruclips.net/video/NHPwR3En_1A/видео.html look at 3:12 for "natural pace" recommendation and 3:50 for a sample response that has received 4 out of 4 points.
At 2:00 in that video it says "if you speak at a normal pace, you will have enough time to give a complete response." It does not say that you will get a perfect score. Same for 3:12 in the other video. It is also important to note that the videos you've referred to are quite old. They were created many years ago, before automated scoring was implemented on the TOEFL. Answers are no longer scored "4 out of 4". While it is entirely possible that the human rater might assign such a score to one of those samples, the automated scoring has a whole different scoring method... which takes speaking pace into consideration. Anyways, you don't have to trust me. Just try it for yourself. Purchase two of the graded speaking tests from ETS via. Speak at a "normal" pace in the first one, and then speak quickly in the second one. You will be provided with a chart that measures your speaking rate and what percentile you are in.
thank you so much, I have been studying with your videos very hard. It makes me feel more confident about my english now that I know how to asnwer the TOEFL test. The best thing about your videos is I dont have to pay so much money.. I really appreciate your help and support.
I am happy to help! My goal is to ensure people can pass the test without breaking their bank accounts.
The only thing that I can say is "thank you so much" I appreciate your help and support. I feel more confident when I study with your videos... Again thanks a lot.
I'm here for you. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for the video, I had few days to study for my toefl few weeks ago n then I saw your video. Happy to say I used the speaking n writing templates n I passed it got my result just 2 days ago. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work. Guys stick to the templates, it helps a lot n saves you time. I got 28 in my speaking after I studied the templates for about 6 hours.
Thanks Melissa for attestation. congrats. what was your general score.? How did you do the reading part and listening part.
shegellee lee I got 25 on reading because I was trying to beat time as I got 4 passages and I had a lot of distractions with people coming in for the exam. I also got 26 on the listening section. I’ve never had issues writing so it wasn’t difficult for me. Study the templates they really work. Practice, practice, practice then start timing yourself n also record yourself with a timer n know how fast n clearly you speak.
Thanks and Congrats to you sounded so confidently. Please could you email me ( shegellee@gmail.com) let me gain from your personal experiences. I really appreciate your response.
shegellee lee when you listen to this guy, he knows what he’s doing I must say. But the whole thing is just you being determined to take it once and move on to the next phase. I’ll mail you soon. Take care
Thank you Melissa. indeed he's doing a good job. I appreciate him a whole lot. Hoping to hear from you to gain from your fresh experience.
Great video Michael. July 13th would be my first shot at TOEFL. Need 26 in speaking. Will keep you posted
Come back and let me know the result!
thank you so much! I will take my test in three weeks and I finally started to understand what the questions actually want me to do and how to reply
Nice! Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for the tips! got 114 and your videos definitely helped a lot.
btw, is there someone to interview you when the speaking goes in IBT?
llala ken nope. You’ll be recorded answering the questions and the answers will be analyzed afterwards.
I'm really proud of you! What's your next step?
TOEFL Resources the gmat :)
@@samiralvarezr oh thankuuu
thanks a lot for your great work
I'm here for ya.
Hey, I just finished the exam. All the question were as you described. The only difference was in Speaking Question 5. THE TWO STUDENTS SPENT A LOT OF TIME DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM. It took almost two minutes or so. Unlike the Official guide, where the description of the problem is one or two sentences.
Thanks for the report. That does sound strange. I will investigate further.
Thanks for the video Michael! I wanted to ask, is it necessary to paraphrase things I heard in conversation or I can use the same wording?
You can use the same wording.
please share with us your exam experience if you're going to have your test before 5th of january 2019.I would like to know whether there're different Q formats in any section or not?
Some slight changes are described here: ruclips.net/video/F-Az7vPE0xw/видео.html
nice video sir
Thanks! Just keep in mind that this question is no longer on the TOEFL. Best to jump to my most recent videos!
Hi Michael, your videos are just amazing. I'm missing the Speaking Question 6 2018 edition video. Have you already put it together?
Sadly, not yet. It should be uploaded in the next day or two, however.
Michael, your tips have helped me out a lot thank you very much. I'm just wondering about the size of the content answer, I think we are not able to speak it in 60 seconds in a regular speed voice.
Well, the video indicates which parts you can shorten. Eliminate parts of the template as indicated.
I have a question: will the questions in the test be presented in the same exact order mentioned in this channel?
And thank you for the videos the are really helpful.
Yes.
However, question one and two could be reversed. Since they are so similar, though, it is no big deal.
I took the test again today Saturday, April 13th. Speaking questions 1 and 2 were long paragraphs with two choices each. Speaking question 5 was also very confusing, hard to identify the student's problem. As you explain on your video, the description of the problem and the objections were broken up by interjections, were confusing and long dialogue. Independent writing task included a long paragraph with three choices. Each time the test is elaborated harder and harder. Can you recommend me a quick method or technique to learn the spelling of the vowels and consonants ?. Thanks again for your awesome and useful videos. Greatly appreciated.
I'm not sure what you mean by "learn the spelling of the vowels and consonants." Can you clarify?
Meanwhile, though, thanks for letting everyone know about your test day experience. That will help readers, I am sure.
The question which i was doing related to this the women didn't had any problem to both of the solutions provided what to do now pls help
Where did you see this question?
@@Toeflresources toefl ibt interactive 2014 edition i guess
@@Toeflresources pls also anwer my question i posted on speaking 6 2018 video
I think you are using out of date practice materials. The Interactive Sampler is famous for being really old. Anything is possible, but I am fairly certain the speaker will state objections.
Thank you very much for the videos.
I have a Q , Is it ok if I give one reason only in this question and other similar questions?
I strongly suggest giving two reasons. One reason is "okay" but won't score as well.
I''m really nervous for my exam tomorrow... *and thank you for the tips...* I did an online practice test on speaking and scored 27/30 but still I''m scared if i'll mess it up in the exam moment
Just stay confident! You're going to do great.
@@Toeflresources thank you so much! i scored 25 out of 30 for speaking and im happy for it...these templates saved my life
@@dedemolisher1691 Do you know if there is a really good channel like this to study the reading and listening section ?
@@thiagomarinsvet for reading and listening you could practice and there's so many videos related to toefl listening and reading and they give alot of tips as well...just type toefl listening tips and same for reading...and you'll find bunch of helpful videos...
here's some videos,(i'll post some links...I actually didn't watch alot of videos for reading and listening section but instead i practiced alot...using *toefl ibt superpack* anyways do your best in the test...sorry if this doesn't help much)
ruclips.net/video/TSAZKU1zVGM/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/iFL5VuEndss/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/ArN1L0mFjxo/видео.html
toefl resourses. when will you upload 6th video, or should i just use previous one.
also do i have to give two reasons. cant be one strong reason?
Just use the previous version. I will not change much.
You can use one reason and still score well... but I strongly recommend two reasons.
I have Toefl on 4 th november. Do I have to give my personal second preference solution? I mean, In 5th question?
I strongly suggest that you support your choice with two reasons.
What was ur result?
I think for a non-native and slow speaker it is very hard to include that "However " and "But" part of the Suggestion and objection section! If I avoid that how much will it affect my score?
I know... it is hard. I actually did NOT recommend that in the video from last year. I think you can omit that part and still score well.
@@Toeflresources Thank you! Your videos have helped me a lot.
Hİ, I have a question. I need 18 from speaking and 60 total, however I do not believe that my formal english is enough. Consider me as a upper level student. Do you think can I get what I need?
Sadly, I don't have any way to guess how you will score without hearing some of your answers.
I get it. Thank you for your templates btw. Also I was wondering if you have any tips for reading section?
Sadly, I am not a TOEFL reading expert. But I recommend Kathy Spratt's book. You can find it on Amazon.
Are questions always in this very sequence?
Yes, but numbers 1 and 2 could be reversed or repeated, as I mentioned in the videos. Those two questions are so similar that you might not even notice if it does happen.
Can I use "the woman should use the computer lab" ???
Sure
Thank you for your useful video's.
can I use one of these two sentences instead of the state you're preference part
The two solutions have a double edge sword However I prefer ....................
OR If I were in his shoes, I would choose ............
which one are more natural ?
"If I were in his shoes, I would choose..." is much better. The first sentence is quite poor.
I spoke your answer rather quickly and it took me 90 seconds. In a normal speaking setting, this will take at least 2 minutes for a native speaker and Toefl takers are not natives! It's not practical at all and it needs to be summarized badly and then the result will be a completely different answer! Being realistic is crucial in making this kind of video.
I just read it aloud in my office and it took 54 seconds. I really want to stress that word count is quite important for a high score. The SpeechRater is looking for about 170 words to score in the 99th percentile for integrated responses. That requires an extremely fast pace. Obviously not everyone will be able to achieve that... but it is the "target" for a 30 point score.
@@Toeflresources According to ETS, by speaking at a normal pace you will be able to get the perfect score. There are even example answers in the official ETS channel, in which the test takers speak at a normal pace and get the complete score. Indeed they even recommend a normal pace. If a non-native speaks this many words in less than one minute (that seems impossible) with an unfamiliar accent, even Toelf experts will have difficulties understanding it. ETS utterly states that in order to achieve a perfect score, your speech must be easily understandable.
I don't believe that they say "by speaking at a normal pace you will be able to get the perfect score." Do you have a source for that? Keep in mind that the samples provided by ETS are described a "high" level. But to ETS high is 24 and above.
@@Toeflresources ruclips.net/video/JPEfWz6MFSg/видео.html Listen to 2:00 this is also repeated in the other words in the other speaking guide videos. When they say this response receives 4 out of 4 I think it can be translated to the "perfect score"! However, the sample response in this reference video receives 3 out of 4; but there are also other videos in this channel providing examples of 4 out of 4 scored responses.ruclips.net/video/NHPwR3En_1A/видео.html look at 3:12 for "natural pace" recommendation and 3:50 for a sample response that has received 4 out of 4 points.
At 2:00 in that video it says "if you speak at a normal pace, you will have enough time to give a complete response." It does not say that you will get a perfect score. Same for 3:12 in the other video.
It is also important to note that the videos you've referred to are quite old. They were created many years ago, before automated scoring was implemented on the TOEFL. Answers are no longer scored "4 out of 4". While it is entirely possible that the human rater might assign such a score to one of those samples, the automated scoring has a whole different scoring method... which takes speaking pace into consideration.
Anyways, you don't have to trust me. Just try it for yourself. Purchase two of the graded speaking tests from ETS via. Speak at a "normal" pace in the first one, and then speak quickly in the second one. You will be provided with a chart that measures your speaking rate and what percentile you are in.