TOEFL Reading Mistakes You Must AVOID

[@juva]

🚀 *GET YOUR TOEFL MATERIALS HERE:* _Templates, Sample Answers, Courses & More_ 👉 juva.podia.com/toefl-materials (Ad) What should the next videos be about? Post your wish in the comments! VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE TOEFL Reading Question Types and Strategies - kzbin.info/www/bejne/onK6qHdjgp6Ug80 TOEFL Reading Question Types and Strategies - Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGO7p6hpeqh0ec0 TOEFL Reading Practice Test with Answers - Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al6aYmibfNB-b6s TOEFL Reading - Don’t do THIS! In TOEFL Reading you can easily make mistakes that cost you a lot of points. I scored 29 in TOEFL Reading and I talk about 5 things that you should not do in this part of the TOEFL test. Some of the mistakes I talk about will slow you down making it impossible for you to finish the TOEFL Reading section on time and answering all the questions. Others will simply make you lose points. You can easily avoid all of these mistakes if you know about them. When doing the TOEFL Reading task always remember them because you must absolutely avoid them if you want to get a high TOEFL Reading score. Don’t let these mistakes get in your way! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 TOEFL Reading - Don’t Do This! 00:28 - #1 Don't read the whole passage in detail 02:47 - #2 Don't take notes 05:04 - #3 Don't skip a question 06:54 - #4 Don't change an answer out of a whim 09:05 - #5 Don't spend too much time on a question

[@mohitindumukhi7319]

Hi Juva, how much time do we spend on a quick glance. During my practice, i hurt my score coz i missed some important details mostly because I was running against time. Also i do mess up the last 2 mark question as i haven't read the complete passage. Finding them in the last few minutes puts me to panic.

[@juva]

@@mohitindumukhi7319 Hi Mohit, I'd recommend spending about 1-2 minutes on skimming the passage. Then have a look at the questions. When answering them, make sure that you read the relevant part of the passage in detail. This should help you to find all the information you need to answer the question correctly. Hope this helps :).

[@mohitindumukhi7319]

@@juva Hi Juva! I gave my TOEFL iBT at a test center last week and I just got my scores! 115 !!! Thank you so much for all the guidance and prompt responses to my questions in the comments! I was particularly worried because I was recovering from Dengue fever and lost most of my preparation time. With just a week left, your videos truly helped me structure my approach!

[@juva]

@@mohitindumukhi7319 Congratulations Mohit! That’s an awesome score, you can be so proud of yourself! I'm so glad the channel was helpful to you. I'd love to ask you a few questions about your experience. If you are interested in that, please drop me an email at [e-mail] . I'd love to hear from you :)

[@luanasenaferreira2266]

Relevant points, Juva. If people follow them, will score a lot! First time I did the exame, I made all these mistakes. On the second time, I followed some tips from your channel and it was amazing.

[@juva]

Luana, I'm so glad the tips were helpful to you. It's so great that it went better the second time, you can be so proud of yourself!

[@scavi]

Thank you so much, I just got my scores (Home Edition; R 30, L30, S30, W29) and I am overwhelmed. I was pretty confident in my skills before, and in practice tests, I scored around 27 in each section. This channel really helped me to know what to expect, wouldn't have made it otherwise.

[@adelelmansouri5619]

Congratulations! Do you have any tips for the Home Edition?

[@scavi]

@@adelelmansouri5619 just keep calm. Yes, some people had very bad experiences with the home edition, but I think (and hope) those are just edge cases. My proctor was extremely nice and helpful, preparation took about 30 minutes, including some chatting and talking to them. Otherwise just follow the advice on this channel and on reddit (r/toefladvice)

[@marwakhateeb3721]

How was the writing section in which you have to read an article then have to listen to lecture? it was containing fast listening or you can take notes? this part of the test have concern me , iam terrified

[@scavi]

@@marwakhateeb3721I had to write pretty quick, but the lecturer pauses every now and then for a second or two, giving you time to catch up. Sometimes I just sat there for a few seconds not taking any notes

[@marwakhateeb3721]

@@scavi was it so fast when he was talking? i mean his language very fast or you can understand his,i'm not a native speaker so this issue concern me alot , was he swallowing the words ?

[@oumaimaharich3282]

Thank you dear. Much appreciation

[@juva]

You're most welcome!

[@IamAndreaMendoza]

I'll be taking my exam tomorrow. I am so scared, pressured but yet excited. I am watching all of your videos as I prepare and I hope that I get a good score.

[@juva]

I wish you all the best for your TOEFL! You can do this! :)

[@IamAndreaMendoza]

Hello Juva I already got my score I don't know if it is good but I hope that my speaking and writing pull it off heheh. I got 14 in reading and 20 in listening 😞

[@juva]

@@IamAndreaMendoza Hi Andrea, congratulations on your scores! You can be so proud of yourself. There is no reason to worry about it.

[@neel743]

Lol ! I got the exact same scores and I appeared Sunday, May 15th, 2021. Im not happy :(

[@juva]

@@neel743 Sorry to hear that! If you have any questions, feel free to put them in the comments, I'll be happy to answer them.

[@jessica_hdezc]

Thanks to your videos I am more confident. I had to take my test today, and in the middle of the reading section an error appeared and the window just closed. I tried to reach the proctor but it got disconnected. I am very worried, I called TOEFL, and they suggested me to calling tomorrow to reschedule the test date.

[@juva]

Hi, I'm so glad the videos are helpful to you! Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. That must have been really frustrating for you. But don't worry, since it was a technical issue, you shouldn't have any problems rescheduling the test. I wish you all the best for your next TOEFL test!

[@Emotional.Gangsta]

I happen to me too today, but stayed online and connection was restored. But I didn’t pass the reading part😔

[@juva]

@@Emotional.Gangsta I'm so sorry to hear that! Was it because of technical issues or because the reading part was so hard? In the latter case, TOEFL reading is a race and it's really difficult, so don't be too hard on yourself.

[@mithilesh_singh]

Great Juva .. My test is tomorrow wish me good luck

[@emilierivalin9215]

mine too! good luck :))

[@nad9777]

Me too! Good luck y’all

[@marcostorrestaboada5502]

gl!

[@juva]

Good luck! You can do this! :)

[@mithilesh_singh]

@@emilierivalin9215 hope it went well

[@moroto250]

Thanks Juva, I wish to have a speech like yours!!! Thanks for all your videos...my test will come on Jan 27th!!! Kinda nervous 😟

[@juva]

You're so welcome!! I'm so glad you like the videos :). Being nervous is totally normal, I was very nervous before my TOEFL test too. Always remember that you can do it!

[@walidahmadzai197]

how was your test?

[@moroto250]

@@walidahmadzai197 I decided to take the IELTS, I´m persuing my PR in Canada.

[@ammoula2974]

Great that you put these points all in one video. Thank you Juva!!

[@juva]

I'm glad you liked it Ammoula, you're so welcome!

[@さわたあゆみ]

I had took the exam of TOEFL, My reading score was the most worst of all sections. I try to try the TOEFL again following your advice. Thank you helpful video. Love you

[@juva]

Great job! I'm so glad I could help :)

[@fernandomatosinhos8583]

Your tips are fantastics!!! Thanks a lot, Juva,,,, it is extremely interesting and lovely...

[@juva]

Glad you like them! :)

[@marwakhateeb3721]

you are right ! when i was practicing i directly started by reading the questions, that is really helps me to keeps my time in order to answer them efficiently. now i increasing my vocabulary and upgrade it, i memorized so far up to 3000 words and alot of verbs plz can you make videos about how we can take notes during listening that is kind of my concern iam obssesed with that because sometime i imagine that when i listening to the lecture i will not understand and all the answers will elude my mind ! it's really the gosts movie 😂

[@juva]

Wow! It's amazing how many words you memorized! Just remember when starting the reading section to skim the passage first before reading the questions so that you know where you can find the information in the passage when you read the questions. This should make it easier for you to find the information you need in order to answer the question correctly. You're right Marwa, taking notes in the Listening section is a real challenge! I noted your wish :)

[@marwakhateeb3721]

@@juva Hello juva How are you I hope you are at your best, i want to ask you when i was writing i was confused , i should to write every thing in the article and if i reduce it how i can know that i maked overreduce

[@juva]

@@marwakhateeb3721 Hi Marwa! I'm fine thanks. How are you doing? Are you talking about the integrated writing task? You should include every argument the writer makes and state it in your own words. Don't write too much but also don't make it too short, try to find a middle way. You can always use the word count as an orientation.

[@marwakhateeb3721]

@@juva what did you mean by that ( use the words as an orientation) i want to ask about The speed of the professor when he speaks is it a fast with clearly or he speaks in a mumble .

[@juva]

@@marwakhateeb3721 Oh this was a misunderstanding. The professor speaks clearly. Generally, people speak clearly in the listening parts of the TOEFL. So you don't have to worry about that :)

[@sanimansurabubakar758]

Thanks a lot for all this

[@juva]

You're very welcome! :)

[@sanimansurabubakar758]

@@juva I am writing my exam this week. Please! I need your advise. Additionally, I also have gone through all the templates for "All in one bundle" that I bought from you couple of weeks ago. They are really helpful!

[@kenknod7352]

Hi i am from Togo (french speaking country) and I am waiting for my score, TOEFL home edition. I am so afraid🤦

[@juva]

So great that you took the TOEFL! Don't worry, everything will be fine :).

[@Aceee9662]

i listened to your videos and i improved! thank you :D

[@juva]

Great job! I'm glad they're helpful to you :)

[@innocentnamwase5087]

Thanks for sharing these tips

[@juva]

My pleasure 😊

[@TheStarShivani]

Please can we get more material to study for reading listening speaking and writing. also, Please can you make a video on time management and skimming techniques or hacks... :)

[@juva]

I noted your wish :)

[@JuanTheGardener]

You're awesome!

[@juva]

Thank you so much! You too! :)

[@malvikatokas1191]

Your videos are so helpful!

[@juva]

I'm so glad you like them!

[@abualia922]

Thanks Juva for the great videos you share with future test takers. Anyway, I have 3 questions irrelevant to the video topic; 1- If my exam starts at 10:00 A.m. and I understand that I need to be there 30 minutes before that time., but the question is, if I arrived early and finished the regular security check and these stuff early, will I start the exam immediately and get distracted by every student entering the test room? or all students enter at once? 2- Is it better to reach the the speaking section before other students in order to focus more on the tasks? (for example by skipping listening for the directions, do you recommend such a thing), or it's better to slow down and start a little bit further than others in order to hear them answering speaking questions and get an idea about the tasks? 3- Perhaps this one sounds silly but it's really got me thinking about it lately, What is the best location in the room to take the test? I mean near the entrance door, or in the middle, or may be as far as possible from the door? and do we have the choice where to sit in the room? or it's just their decision and we can't discuss this matter? I know that was too much to be asked, and I apologize for that. Thanks a lot Juva, really appreciate it 💖

[@juva]

Hi Anas, I'm so glad you like the videos

[@luanasenaferreira2266]

Anas, students don't enter once. It can distracs you. Usually you don't choose the place.. the machine selects it. Talk first speaking section than others can help you to be focused, but also you can feel shy. My advice is practice the test with noise (radio, lecture recorded etc). It helped me a lot.

[@abualia922]

@@juva thanks again Juva, pretty informative

[@abualia922]

@@luanasenaferreira2266 thanks a lot Luana, appreciate it

[@juva]

@@luanasenaferreira2266 Practising with noise is an amazing idea Luana! This way you simulate exactly the environment on test day. That's perfect!

[@Ms.Sheden]

Hi Juva, any tips for solving summary questions in reading section?? I can't manage them, really annoying especially I always end up with 1 out of 3 sentences wrong

[@juva]

Hi Shaden, don't worry, you can do this! Have a look at my TOEFL Reading playlist, there is a video where I explain how to solve summary questions. Hope this helps :).

[@Ms.Sheden]

@@juva Thanks alot

[@juva]

@@Ms.Sheden You're most welcome!

[@renatocastillo2905]

Juva could you make a video with reading samples like the real test? Please with the answers at the end or something like that?

[@juva]

I noted your wish Renato :). Does this mean you would like to have a more interactive video where I explain how to solve the questions and you can practise with that?

[@renatocastillo2905]

@@juva Exactly!! You read me very well, because we can notice what level we should have while we are practicing ;)

[@juva]

@@renatocastillo2905 Ok, I understand. Wish noted :)

[@desilva7812]

Thank you so much. Can you tell me what you mean by skimming passage? How do I skim ?

[@juva]

You're so welcome! Skimming means that you only focus on the main ideas of the passage instead of reading it in detail. This helps you understand what the passage is mainly about.

[@desilva7812]

@@juva thank you 😊

[@panugantijayanthkumar6468]

Hello Juva, how can I tackle summary question! How to skim the passage fast

[@juva]

I explain how to solve summary questions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGO7p6hpeqh0ec0 To skim the passage fast you should focus on the key points because that's the only information you need to get a rough idea of the passage. You will become faster if you practice frequently.

[@nisaatakul3682]

Juva! I have this prejudice towards the reading section. I believe if i want a higher grade on TOEFL it will not be because of the reading section. I think it does not matter how strong I built my vocabulary or do a lot of reading practise it will not affect my grade. In the end I will answer the questions according to my perception during the exam. What do you think the author thinks in the passage? I think the author thinks A.. Ops..! NO. Author thinks B. (Happens everytime) Any advise?

[@juva]

Hey Nisa, both aspects will play a role in TOEFL Reading. First, if you have a broad range of vocabulary and are used to reading English texts the reading section will be easier for you. Second, knowing the question types is very important because this will save you a lot of time and you will know what you are looking for. I'd recommend practicing with the free ETS practice tests, especially in order to get to know the question types. Hope this helps :).

[@paulagreco]

Hello! During the exam, When you are reading a question, the part of the passage that the question is referring to, is besides ? Or you have to scroll up/down to look up the exact part ?

[@juva]

Hello Paula! You have to search for the relevant passage yourself, this means that sometimes you need to scroll to find it.

[@dabelypeleddjekou6403]

Hi i love your advises about the TOEFL test and i would like to have templates of the four sections

[@juva]

Hi, I'm so glad you like them! Have a look at my playlist called "TOEFL Templates", you will find templates for Writing and Speaking there. For Reading and Listening you don't need templates. Hope this helps :)

[@maca-lavueltaalmundo6202]

Hi Juva, I just found your videos and are really useful for me, thank you so much. However I have a concern and I would like you help me, please... I don't why, but always in the last question that is about choose 3 answers as a resume of the passage. I normally have 2/3 correct answers, I mean I usually fail 1 question, so my doubt is, if I aswer 2/3, will I get at least 1 point or 0? , because normally the answer is scored with 2 points. I hope you answer. Thank you!

[@juva]

Hi Maca, I'm so glad the videos are helpful to you. If you choose 2 correct answers, you will get 1 point. Have a look at my TOEFL Reading playlist, there is a video where I explain how to solve summary questions, hope this helps :).

[@vivekuhs8845]

I know you are concerned about the listeners around the world, cuz they watch your video. I would like to suggest you to speak a lil bit faster. It feels like you talk slow. I might be wrong but just saying. Once consider this feedback. I have watched this video in 1.25x and 1.5x speeds.

[@juva]

Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it :).

[@cihadcamgozoglu3504]

Juva hello. 2 months ago, I took toefl test and my reading score was 25. How can I improve my score to 27 or 28.

[@juva]

Hi Cihad, first of all congratulations! A reading score of 25 is amazing, you can be really proud of yourself. I'd recommend figuring out where your weaknesses are. Then practice these questions to make sure that you can cope with them. It should be easy for you to improve your score, since you already got a very high score.

[@SuperBandicootcrash]

What must I do if the cuestion is ... What is the mainly porpuse of the lecture? Should I read all the text?

[@juva]

You should have an overview of the passage and understand the main idea.

[@geraldinecoquillat2761]

Its maybe a strange question but do we have to save our answers at the end of each part before that the time is over or it saves automatically ?

[@juva]

That's an excellent question! There is no save button, so you don't have to save anything.

[@geraldinecoquillat2761]

@@juva thank you !

[@juva]

@@geraldinecoquillat2761 You're very welcome!

[@AK-zz9ok]

Got mine in an hour, so nervous!

[@AK-zz9ok]

My unofficial scores for reading and listening ended up being 28 for both! Very happy. The speaking section went pretty meh sadly, but writing went great. Thanks for your videos! They helped me immensely.

[@juva]

Congratulations! These are amazing scores, you can be so proud of yourself! I'm so glad I could help :)

[@AK-zz9ok]

@@juva Just got my scores: R28 L28 S29 W29 (114). Totally did not expect to get this high!

[@juva]

@@AK-zz9ok Congratulations! That’s awesome! I'd love to ask you a few questions about your experience. If you are interested in that, please drop me an email at [e-mail] . I'd love to hear from you :)

[@AA-fv4cf]

Tomorrow is my exam, and I'm scared about the time :(

[@Emotional.Gangsta]

I just did mine today and didn’t pas the reading part. It was brutal.

[@juva]

Don't worry, you'll be fine! Being nervous is totally normal, and the TOEFL is a race and it's really difficult to cope with that. But always remember that you can do this! I wish you all the best for your TOEFL!

[@juva]

I'm so sorry to hear that! The reading part is really hard because the texts are so long and complex and there is not much time. So, don't be too hard on yourself!

[@marwakhateeb3721]

@@Emotional.Gangsta are you a native speaker ?

[@AA-fv4cf]

@@Emotional.Gangsta how much did you get?

[@dennisnielsen8303]

Hi Juva. Once again thanks for a very informative and helpful video. With regards to your practise and preperation for the TOEFL reading, what did you use and in what degree? The Offical Toefl guide practise tests, there are 4 reading practise tests, did you use several toefl offical guides? Also - do you remember how similar the offical TOEF reading test was compared to the ones in the offical toefl guide reading part? Is it also 3 reading passages, same amount of questions and same time frame? Kind regards from Denmark!

[@juva]

Hi Dennis, you're so welcome! I'm so glad the video is helpful to you. I used the practise tests. Honestly, I was shocked when I did the reading section in the TOEFL. The texts were much longer and more complex. But don't worry! If you do well in the practise tests, you will also be able to manage TOEFL Reading. Apart from that the real test is totally similar. However, you may get a fourth so-called 'experimental' passage in the real test. They sometimes do that to test new things for future tests. Hope this helps :) Lots of greetings to you!

[@dorjeejurme6796]

Hi,juva could you tell me,how to skip the passage? I had been dilima

[@juva]

Hi Dorjee, what you need to do is reading the passage roughly without trying to extract every detail. In other words, your eyes should fly over the passage. Hope this helps!

[@dorjeejurme6796]

@@juva i appreciate you.

[@justasydefix6251]

After seeing that thumbnail, I will not do these mistakes, I promise!

[@juva]

Haha, I'm glad! :D

[@sandpproductions1627]

how do you know whast relevant and irrelevant in the passage, Juva?

[@juva]

That's an excellent question! After you have skimmed the passage, have a look at the questions and look for the answer in the passage. These are the relevant points. Hope this helps :).

[@sandpproductions1627]

@@juva thanks

[@nuseybamed2665]

Hi please I took my toefl ibt test yesterday and didn’t do well😩 Please do you have study materials that you suggest or free and affordable courses that you know I would love to take them.

[@juva]

Hi Nuseyba! Don't be too hard on yourself, the reading section is really difficult. However, you can quickly improve your reading score if you have the right strategy. The first thing you need to do is reading it in the right order. As I say in the video: 1. Skim the passage 2. Read the question 3. Go back to the relevant part of the passage and read it in detail Further, it is important that you know the question types. If you like, have a look at this video where I give tips how to boost your reading score: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqewd3Zvpah0iZo Hope this helps :)

[@nuseybamed2665]

@@juva thanks for the motto! Your videos are helpful keepem coming

[@juva]

@@nuseybamed2665You're welcome! I'm so glad they're helpful to you.

[@wishellie4565]

Hi juva can we still download the pdf's for free ?

[@juva]

Hi 😀 You can get access to all TOEFL Materials here: juva.podia.com/toefl-materials

[@wishellie4565]

@@juva not free got it tnx

[@pranavmagdum]

Very important tips🔥👍👍

[@juva]

Thank you! I'm glad you like them :)

[@amanullahstanikzai8085]

Your voice is beautiful Juva

[@juva]

Thank you! I'm flattered :)

[@asy858]

Would u mind if you coukd share with us your toefl score.

[@juva]

My TOEFL score is 115 :)

[@asy858]

Hey juva how much practice do we need for toefl? I mean 6 hours a day is enough or how much you put your time on teofl.

[@juva]

@@asy858 Hey :) This depends on your current level of English, the amount of time you have, and the score you need. However, 6 hours a day is already a lot. It may be hard to concentrate if you study more.

[@karen1317]

Hi! Juva, I have a question, The reading and listening section score displayed as an unofficial score on the day of the test, is the exact score that you get in those sections?

[@juva]

Hi Karen, the unofficial scores can change but don't have to. I got exactly the same scores in the end.

[@JosePerez-vw9zs]

Yeap THE BEST VIDEOS!!! I Will like to see TEMPLATES OF EVERY SECTION OF TOEFL! And EXPLAIN EVERY SECTION ONE BY ONE TEMPLATES , WHAT WILL SEE IN ORDER OF TOEFL TEST! YES YOU HAVE A LOT OF VIDEOS BUT ONE VIDEO EXPLAINING EVERY PART

[@juva]

Hi Jose, I'm so glad you like them ! I noted your wish :)

[@ondercatik4225]

İ dont know but when i see u i be happy:)

[@juva]

I'm glad :)

[@deboramarcelabravo9619]

Thank you so much for your videos, I have taken this test twice but not having the results Where I can practice reading? Than you so much

[@juva]

You're so welcome Debora! If you like have a look at my playlist called "TOEFL Reading". The videos there are mainly about Reading strategy. I'd also recommend taking the ETS practice test if you have not already done so. Hope this helps :)

[@kuddusjajira8392]

what is the meaning of WHIM ?

[@juva]

That's an excellent question! To do something out of a whim means to do something without thinking (much) about it :).