TOEFL Speaking Question 4: Templates, Tips, and Sample Answers

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[@user-jv4jp6oh3l]

Hello Josh , I just received my toefl scores. I got a 112/120. I had only referred and practiced watching your videos. I was extremely nervous about the speaking sections , but your guidance and help with the templates helped me out so much!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@pedroivom.deoliveira1784]

Hello! I'm Pedro from Brazil. I just received my TOEFL results and got 111/120! Thank you very much for your videos. They were extremely helpful and important for my preparation!!! ❤️🙏🏻

[@TSTPrep]

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[@shatdafukap7243]

Hi Josh, Thanks so much! Your videos were the only prep materials I used since I didn't have more than 4 days to prepare for the test. Happy to say that I got 28 in Writing and 30 in speaking:)

[@R3ktByAGirll]

I'm going to attend to the ibt exam tomorrow in a test center. I built up confidence and knowledge against toefl with tst prep's content on youtube solely. My goal is to score 21, 21, 21 and a 24 on writing, which is the minimum score to get into my dream university. I will come back to the comment section in a few days when my grade is announced, and if my grade is satisfactory to you, I strongly recommend you to spare only 2-3 days to watch as many videos of tst prep as you can because that's the only thing I did. Thank you very much Josh :) Greetings from Turkey ❤

[@mustafakabul6287]

Good luck bro

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for commenting. I hope everything goes well.

[@R3ktByAGirll]

I got a 103 lets gooo

[@issayousif8334]

​@@R3ktByAGirlli hope i will get it . I hope allah will light me in the exame to speak confidently

[@user-ww5vr9ez1m]

@@R3ktByAGirllwow congratulations! I hope I get the same score as you! Did you solely rely on tst prep material or was there other resources you used too? My exam is 5 days away and I’m so stressed about it

[@aisha-hv2zu]

Hello Josh :) I wanted to thank you and the whole tstprep team for putting out such a valuable content for free. I (and I am sure lots of other people preparing for the test) are so grateful to you. I had my first TOEFL exam today; however, I was not nervous at all (okay maybe a little) during the test due to your tips and videos. Although these are unofficial scores but I received a 29 in the Reading section and 28 in Listening. I needed to score 100 to apply to my dream school, and I feel like I (with your help) at least started this journey successfully. All of best to you in the future and one more time, thank you!

[@arunachalamm3399]

Hey Josh, I binged all your videos for 6 days, and managed to get 29 in Speaking and 30 in Writing!!! This would have been impossible if I hadn't found your channel. Please keep up this amazing work and I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@cheikhahmadbousso2016]

How to improve my writing and speaking?

[@TSTPrep]

@@cheikhahmadbousso2016 Of course, practicing at home and getting feedback on your practice is the best way to improve. Much depends on your current ability level, your goal score, and how much time you have to prepare for the test. You can get speaking and writing evaluations on our site here - tstprep.com/store/toefl/. That will give you the clearest idea of where you are at and how you can improve.

[@irene333_]

Hello Josh, I just wanted to thank you so much for your videos, resources and courses and all you do. I scored a 106/120 on my toefl last week and I’m so happy with my results thanks to your videos. You’re and excellent teacher THANK YOU 🙏

[@TSTPrep]

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[@niralibijalmodi3094]

Hello Josh, I just want to thank you for your extremely helpful videos which I binge-watched one week before my TOEFL and I got 107( Reading 28, Listening 28, Speaking 25, Writing 26) which is enough for the colleges I am applying too. Thank you so so much , without these thoughtfully curated videos and templates it would not have been possible. Also best of luck to those who are going to give the exam, keep calm and you will ace it!.

[@TSTPrep]

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[@KarinaRin-fv4pl]

Hi, congratulations 👏. I'm about to pass the test too, seems like at the end of next month, and i keep my fingers crossed to get the score i need. Could you help me with preparation? I just need someone who i can practice my speaking. Or ask some relevant questions about registration process and so on. If you don't mind, could you please leave your nickname of Instagram or telegram? Thx in advance ✨

[@theafghangir1]

my test will be on 10th october, i hope i get 100+. keep me in ur prayers :’)

[@aliyashypilova2925]

thank you so much! it's soo well structured: all 4 videos on speaking part! I hope to join these gratitude comments soon and say I've scored desired goal thankfully to this channel!

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for the comment and good luck on your test!

[@user-bb6te5dt1x]

Hi to everyone who is going to attend the TOEFL exam, I wish you to get good scores. I'm going to take the test tomorrow. Latter, I will tell my scores. Upd: I got 72 isn't good but it was my first test(r-14, l-17, s-21 w-20). We started late and reading part was complicated for me.

[@keemyam9408]

good luck!

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and good luck!

[@fiacreaime5109]

I am also taking mine today!

[@wei4669]

“Later”

[@user-kl5xg6ii9d]

Mine is tomorrow. Kindly to anyone reading this, wish me success.

[@rutasardesai4188]

Hey Josh! A BIG thanks for your amazing guidance. Due to time crunch, I watched most of your KZbin videos justtt a day before my exam and scored 105. Literally sending all my prep mates your videos. Thanks a lot again!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@dianacarolinapenacordova7938]

Thank you very much! Every day, I spent hours watching your videos, and now I can say I did it! I pass the TOEFL exam. Only I can wish the best of everything, you're such a good teacher and deserve all the blessings, you don't measure all the help you apport with your videos! Thank you

[@TSTPrep]

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[@prathasaxena5528]

Really, thanks a lot for these series. I had my exam on 4th and was really freaking out. Thanks to these templates I was able to get the score desired with just 2 days of prep. Thank you Josh. Got my scores right now, got 106, (R-27,L-28,S-24,W-27

[@TSTPrep]

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[@ishitapriyali8082]

Hi Josh! Just wanted to thank you, I got my results. Scoring a total of 106 in my first attempt, with 29 in speaking! I didn't expect that at all. Reading was 26 and listening 27, I expected more from writing, but 24 was great too. Started my prep with your videos, the templates and videos in the emergency course helped a lot.

[@TSTPrep]

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[@maozhan3895]

Hey Josh! I just wanna say thank you for what you did, I got my results today. It was incredible to score 110 out of 120 (R30 L28 S25 W27) in my first attempt, It would never happen without your help, thank you for giving us such incredible videos with so many fantastic tips !!! I had only a month to prep to the ibt exam, and your videos have saved me; specially when it comes to the speaking and writing sections, I had 2 weeks to prepare with your videos and I am very happy to see the results. Wish you all the best !!

[@sksamir011]

Thank you josh 😊

[@claudiabarreno6238]

Hi Josh! just stopping by to say thank you so much for making these VERY helpful videos! I watched them all the night before taking my Toefl and scored 112. 🎉

[@TSTPrep]

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[@claudiabarreno6238]

@@TSTPrep already did! :)

[@aftekharmuntazer6167]

thank you for everything josh,and i mean it.

[@sanjudas3046]

Mr. Josh really appreciate ur work n effort to make this kind of videos for us 🎉 thank you 🙏

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!

[@klakla7550]

Thank you Josh! I watched your videos for a bit more than a week and I managed to score more than I desired (R30,L27,S26,W27). Great work, keep it up 🎉

[@TSTPrep]

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[@dieeem-xd]

Hey Josh, just wanted to thank you, i was really scared of this speaking section, and with your videos im truly showing some advancement, i have my TOEFL test tommorrow and i think im ready, even if i dont get a good score i wnat to thank you because the content you do for all the students is really good. Thanks you a lot and wish you the best!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@superrife9301]

Thanks Josh for explaining in so much detail

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!

[@akshaytrivedi5155]

Opulent work doing sir❤

[@sohamchoudhury7502]

Professor Josh, I got my score today : 117/120 (29R 30L 29S 29W). I prepared a month for TOEFL and the only resource I consulted was your KZbin channel. Your videos are extremely systematic and well-explained. What I love most about you is that you give us a very realistic approach and don't set unnatural expectations. I also loved how you cheerfully clapped and encouraged us at the end of every exercise. This helped me gain confidence and overcome my fear. You're truly an amazing teacher. 'Thank you' would be an understatement. Hope all the good things in life come your way ❤

[@TSTPrep]

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[@AAkblink]

congrats.. are you going for higher studies or just some work related requirement?

[@sohamchoudhury7502]

@@AAkblink i plan to pursue my PhD abroad

[@johan7wan359]

thanks a lot josh

[@charmaineitalia6720]

A big thank you Josh! you offered the BEST toefl resources in youtube. I only have 3 days to prepare, I am quite comfortable with listening, reading and writing. Your advance template in both speaking & writing rocks! saved my butt on exam day. I have recently took the exam Sept.20,2023. Pro tip, don't waste time on other author or materials, focus on Josh videos, he offers high yield information. Again Thank you josh & the discount in my speaking score, indispensable tool.

[@sohinichatterjee5047]

How much did you score in your test?

[@TSTPrep]

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[@raismarvelasquez3928]

Excellent

[@user-tv9dx4ov2e]

Hi Johs, I want to thank you so much! I got 108 (R:26,L:29,S:27,W:26) . For speaking and writing part scores happen thanks to this channel. I only used the templates and actually didn't do anything extra! I have one advice for the speaking part : be sure that you mention all the points that was in the reading or listening passage and be sure that you can complete the sentence on time!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@KarinaRin-fv4pl]

Hi, congratulations 👏. I'm about to pass the test too, seems like at the end of next month, and i keep my fingers crossed to get the score i need. Could you help me with preparation? I just need someone who i can practice my speaking. Or ask some relevant questions about registration process and so on. If you don't mind, could you please leave your nickname of Instagram or telegram? Thx in advance ✨

[@bryanalegria7570]

Josh, i just want to thank you for your great channel, ive just got my toefl ibt scores... 98/120, with 5 days of preparation, i only used your content, im deeply/sincerely thankfull for having found your channel at the right time... greetings from Peru🎉🎉❤

[@TSTPrep]

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[@parthshrivastava5453]

Hello Josh , I just received my toefl scores. I got a 100/120. I had only referred and practiced watching your videos. I was extremely nervous about the listening section, watched your videos on common mistakes and prepared in 5 days , only gratitude . Thanks !!!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@KarinaRin-fv4pl]

Hi, congratulations 👏. I'm about to pass the test too, seems like at the end of next month, and i keep my fingers crossed to get the score i need. Could you help me with preparation? I just need someone who i can practice my speaking. Or ask some relevant questions about registration process and so on. If you don't mind, could you please leave your nickname of Instagram or telegram? Thx in advance ✨

[@user-ct6uy8qv5i]

thanks a lot.

[@lucianabarreiros9534]

Thank you so much, Josh! I’m Brazilian and I got a 26 on speaking section! Overall 101 (26 - 22 - 26 - 27). I’m sure you guys are directly responsible for that. I really appreciate what you do and just wanted to show my gratitude. 🇧🇷❤

[@TSTPrep]

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[@شهنشاه]

My optimum score

[@Male-gt4lc]

Hello Josh, I can not thank you enough for your work you did, especially for these series of speaking questions. Could you do more videos like these (Speaking questions) especially about writing. I would love to hear feedback over this, Thanks.

[@TSTPrep]

Thank you for your support. Indeed, more videos to come soon.

[@varshnikr6461]

Hi Josh, thank you for this video and the entire channel. Your templates, tips and positivity helped me immensely. I only used your KZbin channel for preparing for the TOEFL iBT and scored a 113/120 with 30/30 in Speaking! You're the GOAT!

[@TSTPrep]

Congrats. 🎉That's an incredible score and thank you for sharing. Glad my channel helped. It would be a HUGE help if you could leave a review on Trust Pilot - es.trustpilot.com.

[@abhikalpshekhar]

Thanks a lot, Josh. I used your resources for practice in speaking and writing, and scored 113 on the TOEFL(26 Speaking, 29 writing). Continue the good work.

[@TSTPrep]

That's an incredible score and thank you for sharing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you leave your review at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

[@winfredkimathi9]

Taking my toefl today.. hoping for the best

[@zdurusahin7310]

what did you get

[@sirvanqaderi300]

Hi, if I don't restate the question instead say I agree with the first statement or I agree with the second part of the statement and then start reasoning and making examples, would it lower my score?

[@shrinkingviolet9995]

Hey josh thank you so so so much had 5 days to prepare did all your videos and scored r-26 l-28 so happy with the scores

[@TSTPrep]

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[@ujjwalb1729]

Hi. I discovered your channel about three days before my test and used it to prepare. I got R 29, L 30. Thanks so much. Worried about speaking a bit as I speak with a stutter, but nevertheless thanks for your help!

[@TSTPrep]

That’s great news about your reading and listening scores! I hope you get the speaking score you need.

[@vitoriaberni2391]

Hi Josh! Your videos are precious! Thanks to you, I scored 106 (27,29,25,25)! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@KarinaRin-fv4pl]

Hi, congratulations 👏. I'm about to pass the test too, seems like at the end of next month, and i keep my fingers crossed to get the score i need. Could you help me with preparation? I just need someone who i can practice my speaking. Or ask some relevant questions about registration process and so on. If you don't mind, could you please leave your nickname of Instagram or telegram? Thx in advance ✨

[@user-uo8tu7gq4i]

Hello Josh..i have to send my sincere grattitudes to you and TST prep in general. I only had 4 days to prepare for my TOEFL and by practicing through your channel i was able to score 102/120 and in my speaking test i was able to score 30/30 by following your tips and in writing i got 27/30 from the templates. I got 21/30 in reading and 24/30 in listening and i am so soo grateful.

[@evachen8623]

That’s awesome. Congratulations🎉 I’m going to take the test tomorrow, hope to get some good luck too😂

[@TSTPrep]

@user-uo8tu7gq4i Great to hear! Fantastic performance! Congratulations and thank you for sharing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep.

[@user-uo8tu7gq4i]

@@evachen8623 how did it go?

[@user-hm7xs8qx2f]

Greetings from Vietnam

[@johndoe74]

Hey, man, I came here just to thank you for your helpful videos. I just got my scores which is 108/120! This is much better than what I expected.

[@TSTPrep]

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[@johndoe74]

Yes, sure I will! @@TSTPrep

[@goyaldeekshant]

completed

[@goodboytobi8202]

Took my exam today: 29R 27L. Thanks for your tips and tricks. Unfortunately, the speaking section didn't go well. I have a rare condition called puberphonia, coupled with anxiety. No matter how hard I try, the speaking section is beyond my control, I guess. Now, let's keep our fingers crossed. I hope I achieve my dream college score!

[@TSTPrep]

Sorry to hear that. I hope you get the score you need.

[@paulineberton5345]

Hello Josh ! Thank you for all your helpful tips ! I am soon going to pass the TOEFL but I am a little bit struggling on the Speaking section… Do you know if we can repeat the main ideas of the lecture as it is said because we only have 30s to modify our notes ? Thank you

[@TSTPrep]

Hi there and good question. Paraphrasing is definitely an important part of your score. Focus on summarizing the information you heard from the reading and listening passage, and you will naturally paraphrase when you speak. If you need more help, you might want to meet with a teacher for an evaluation. tstprep.com/store/toefl/toefl-speaking-evaluation/

[@JordyChen-bd8hp]

Hi, just to let you know that I used your materials to revise my TOEFL, I only had a week to revise and I got 98/120. Thank you for your videos and your advice, you were a great help.

[@TSTPrep]

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[@KarinaRin-fv4pl]

Hi, congratulations 👏. I'm about to pass the test too, seems like at the end of next month, and i keep my fingers crossed to get the score i need. Could you help me with preparation? I just need someone who i can practice my speaking. Or ask some relevant questions about registration process and so on. If you don't mind, could you please leave your nickname of Instagram or telegram? Thx in advance ✨

[@carolixchelhernandezgonzal2350]

Thank you so much! I'm absolutely thrilled with my scores. Here's a breakdown: Reading: 29, Listening: 29, Speaking: 28, and Writing: 24. I can't express how grateful I am. Your videos were incredibly helpful, and I genuinely believe I wouldn't have achieved such results without your guidance. Please keep creating these videos; they are invaluable!

[@TSTPrep]

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[@thanzeemrazak]

Hi Josh. I scored 110 (R:28, L:30, S:27, W:25) Thank you so much. Your videos helped me a lot. You're a wonderful teacher.

[@TSTPrep]

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[@leylaaliyeva6535]

Hello Josh , i just wanted to thank you for these helpfull videos and ask a question . Would it affect my score if i used phrases like "he goes on to say '' , ''so , after listening , i now have a better understanding..'' on both questions ? Do i need to use completly different phrases for each question ?

[@TSTPrep]

Hi there and thank you for asking. There is a different grader for each question, so no, you will not be deducted points for repeating certain words and phrases between questions.

[@leylaaliyeva6535]

@@TSTPrep Thank you so much 🙇❤

[@Doy863]

On 16 December

[@user-rq2tr7ob4p]

Hey Josh! Thanks for the helpful video. I wanted to ask about the TOEFL GO app. Here's the thing: when I practice the academic discussion task on the ETS website, I sometimes end up getting 4 out of 5. However, when I practice the same question on the TOEFL GO app, I always get 5. I don't know which one is more reliable. What do you think?

[@TSTPrep]

I am not very familiar with the TOEFL Go. In general, though, you need to remember that any site or app where a real person is not checking your answer will never be as accurate as meeting with a teacher. This is because these apps will mostly grade your word count, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary, but it is hard for them to know if you are answering the question you have been asked correctly.

[@divyanshupathak2069]

Josh, I have a question. At 05:27 The question says, "Using points and examples from the talk, explain two main theories to explain why aggression exists.” It does not ask us to define aggression and then explain the two theories. So, if we still define it, isn't it not answering the question and adding more information that's not being asked? Additionally, If we still do it, woudn't the human raters be able to identify it as being part of a template and then it might affect the score because ETS has cautioned several times against using templates. I thought the answer to this would start directly from theories because there is no need to define the concept. I am asking this to just as a clarification. This in no way is intended to demean the work you are doing here. Your lectures have been extremely helpful, and I have nothing but gratitude for you.

[@TSTPrep]

Hi there and thank you for your questions. Of course, you can add a definition, that's totally fine. It would be strange to start your response without defining the topic. As for the templates, it has been confirmed multiple times by graders and ETS representatives that they DO NOT DEDUCT DUE TO TEMPLATES. They can tell from the rest of your response how well you speak. Just focus on sounding comfortable and natural.

[@aayushidumbre8755]

Hey Prof. Josh! Can you please guide me to resources for transitional phrases and words? Also, I am finding it difficult to paraphrase within the given time and at times I end up repeating the content due to the time pressure. Any suggestions/tips for the same?

[@TSTPrep]

Hi there and yes, paraphrasing is definitely an important part of your score. I wouldn't say you have to "study" it because it would be a hard thing to work on, but yes you should avoid repeating too much of the same wording from the passages. As for transition words, here is the link to our Spekaing guide - drive.google.com/file/d/1SJLKY3cXT9KfrhMT0d7zlD86By-VR0EB/view

[@user-rg1tw4tn8b]

I have a question regarding all the types of speaking tasks. In the real exam, do we get the computerized instruction, like start reading now, now listen to the lecture. If we get this computerized instruction in real exam, then I guess I'll get 3-4 seconds every time there is an instruction. For example - For the 2nd task. We get the instructions, now read the passage. The time alloted to read the passage is 45 seconds, but if I add the time for the computerized instruction then the total time is somewhat 50 seconds. So, Mr. MacPherson or any of my fellow mates who have already given the test. Please confirm this and clear my confusion.

[@TSTPrep]

The timer starts after instructions.

[@jabsnshs7847]

Hello I wanted to test with a laptop, can I use extra keyboard, mouse, web camera and speakers? Or just use the web camera and speaker, I want your opinion. please help

[@TSTPrep]

Check out Equipment and Environment Requirements for At Home Testing here - www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/register/at-home-requirements.html If you have any additional questions, please contact ETS directly.

[@rehamghebryal2745]

could you tell me please how many the required word count on task 4? thanks in advance

[@TSTPrep]

Speaking speed is a crucial component of your score. You don't have to speak fast, but you have to speak at a good pace. You should aim to say 120 words. That’s ok if you have 10-20 words less, but if you have 20+ words less, that may be a problem. You need to increase your word count per response.

[@hosniahassanzadeh3689]

I passed the exam one month ago, and i got 20 out of 30 from speaking, i said all the points and used good vocabulary, but i spoke a little bit fast. Do u think that fast talking the reason of my low score?😢

[@TSTPrep]

Speaking speed is a crucial component of your score. You have to speak at a good pace, but you don't have to speak too fast. However, there are many other important aspects of your response that are graded. If you still have doubts, I would recommend meeting with one of our TOEFL Speaking teachers for a speaking evaluation. This 30-minute call was designed to give students like you feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. tstprep.com/store/toefl-speaking-evaluation/

[@season6641]

Hey Josh, this video is really helpful. I am gonna use this template. I have my TOEFL test in like 5 days, on october 7. My main problem is that I end up giving only one reason and one example for first question of speaking, so will this decrease my TOEFL score? I just hope i am gonna do my best in TOEFL test.

[@atlygulyyagmyrow3711]

Hey, I have my exam scheduled for oct. 7th also). Same problem here, being an introvert and overthinking person most of the times I also can not come up with more than just one reason for speaking task 1. But as far as I know if you can provide a long, sufficient reason, just one is enough. After all toefl is meant to be to test your english, not your reasoning skills. Good luck!)

[@aisha-hv2zu]

I also have my toefl on october 7, good luck to all of us :)

[@season6641]

Oh wow!! Good luck yeahhhH!! we need to score 100+@@aisha-hv2zu

[@season6641]

Yes exactly, but we got thiss!!! Good luckkkk@@atlygulyyagmyrow3711

[@TSTPrep]

@season6641, you can give two reasons or you can give one, it's up to you. I actually like to give one reason and one example, but a lot of students find it difficult, so they prefer two reasons.

[@satabdeesahoo]

hello everyone, i do have my toefl exam in 4 hours. For the last 3 days, I have been binge watching the channel. Will update the scores whether it is good or bad got the unofficial scores R 28 L29, did great in the writing sec following this channel. but not sure abt the speaking as i did fumble a lot in 1st and 2nd qns. but did the other qns pretty good. Hope ill get good score Will update the final scores. Thnks to the channel for the free resources edit: cant thank enough R28 L29 S23 W27 with total of 107/120 in about 4 days of prep Thanks to the channel for guidance

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@pratikshakantale7024]

Please make on writing template, tips.

[@TSTPrep]

Here is a link to our writing guide with templates that you may find useful - drive.google.com/file/d/1ZWv72rlPez6Iwt5Xk4GbhsZVDxkraJ9q/view

[@pratikshakantale7024]

@@TSTPrep Thank you so much! 🙏🙏

[@shadrachchinecherem9694]

I just wrote my exams yesterday. Already reported Reading 29, and listening 28. Hoping the rest would be fine

[@TSTPrep]

That’s great news about your reading and listening scores!

[@maironalvial]

Hi Josh :) I tried to buy the Toefl Emergency course but I couldn't. The link redirect me to a broken page, it says "looks you got lost" and show me a "go home" button. HELP

[@TSTPrep]

Sorry about that. You can reach out at [e-mail] for further assistance.

[@brunomendes913]

SOMEONE HELP ME I took my toefl ibt home edition on September 26th, but so far I haven't received my scores. Is it normal? Is something wrong?? Please can someone explain what to do. I'm worried because I need my toefl scores ASAP

[@TSTPrep]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you will have to contact ETS to figure out what's going on www.ets.org/toefl/contact

[@fadzaimunatsi2845]

I only have 4 days to write my test and I started studying today hoping for a 26 in speaking

[@TSTPrep]

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[@canbutera8145]

hi teacher are those task still validate for toefl 2024 please lemme get inform

[@TSTPrep]

Hi there and yes, the format is still the same.

[@pratikshakantale7024]

Sir please provide rubrics for Reading, listening

[@TSTPrep]

You can download one of our practice tests with answer keys and grading rubrics. Here is the link - tstprep.com/opt-in-complete-toefl-practice-test-13/

[@DanielAcostaValdes]

I went to the link to buy the emergency course and the price its 97?? Wasn it 67?

[@TSTPrep]

It's $67 at this link - tstprep.com/store/toefl/yt-toefl-emergency-course/

[@shahtajbaloch3155]

I just took the TOEFL exam and scored 25 in listening and 20 in reading. I took it because the scholarship committee told me too. Speaking and writing results are yet to come. Is that a good score? And I thank you TST prep because I might have ended up in much lower score if I haven't come across to your videos. My only resources were your videos before a week to test. Stay blessed for making our lives easier and helping achieve our goals.

[@TSTPrep]

The definition of a “good score” and the requirements for each university can vary significantly. Therefore, it is always important to check with the program you are applying to.

[@shahtajbaloch3155]

@@TSTPrep got my official results today, reading 20, listening 25, speaking 23 and writing 23. I thought I will get 30 out of 30 in writing but I don't know what the criteria for scoring are. Last but not the least, thank you very much for these free videos because I would have not come this far without your videos. These have been my only sources. Thank you very much 🙏🙏

[@TSTPrep]

@@shahtajbaloch3155 Congrats and thank you for your kind words.

[@juanrendon4756]

This means we are not friends? :(

[@zainabmobini1457]

For me reading part is the hardest. I really don't know who to overcome my fear for that part:(

[@TSTPrep]

Thank you for commenting. When it comes to reading, the best way to improve is to read. If you struggle a lot with the TOEFL Reading, I would suggest investing time in a site like LingQ where you can do some extensive reading that is not connected to the TOEFL, that way you can build your skills and vocabulary with text that is a little bit easier before moving ahead with the TOEFL. If you need to talk to a teacher, you could also try a trial lesson at this link and they can give you some pointers - tstprep.com/store/toefl-trial-lesson/

[@hello11253]

Can we get such videos for toefl writing tasks also.😅

[@TSTPrep]

Sure, there are writing videos as well: www.youtube.com/@TSTPrep

[@konesironald9575]

Can I pass Toelf test if I spend 2hr reading for 2 months.. And watching videos from this channel only

[@TSTPrep]

Well, it depends on a lot of factors, such as your current level of English, your goal score, etc. You can try a trial lesson with one of our teachers for more personalized assessment and guidance. tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-trial-lesson/.That will give you the clearest idea of where you are at.

[@GustavoHenrique-oi8mi]

Do you study with someone? Like a friend?

[@overthinkinggirl5248]

Yesterday was my ibt toefl exam, I showed up in the right time but my exam wasn't there and no proctor assist me 😔😔, I am so disappointed

[@hosniahassanzadeh3689]

was that home edition ?

[@overthinkinggirl5248]

@@hosniahassanzadeh3689 yeah 🥺

[@hosniahassanzadeh3689]

@@overthinkinggirl5248 Toefl home editiin is the worst, i also toke it and after releasing my score ets canceled it, saying that u cheated. While i did all the rules correctly. They wasted my money, time, and energy and did not even say why, even i emailed them many times

[@juanfranciscocamposmartine8455]

Hello, the same happened to me :( any advice please?

[@overthinkinggirl5248]

I'm feeling so bad rn

[@randomtv7071]

hey everyone my test is tomorrow wish me luck

[@TSTPrep]

I hope everything went well.

[@Afnanalive]

The speaking part is so frustrating. My exam is in 2 days, And I haven’t even prepared yet

[@TSTPrep]

How did it go?

[@cangri1956]

13:40 16:30

[@remonahmed]

First

[@hashimarab7594]

Hey josh, I am so grateful for your help. It helps me so much and imma take Toefl test next week. Now I possess a uncountable incentive. TNX SO MUCH AGAIN🫡

[@TSTPrep]

Thanks for commenting and good luck on your test.

[@elysianxswift]

Hi Josh! I just got my toefl scores back and I wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU. I couldn't have gotten a 109 (R-28, L, W, S- 27) if it wasn't for your videos and templates. thank you so much, keep doing what you do, it really helps a lot of us here 🤍

[@TSTPrep]

Congratulations and thank you for your kind words. It means A LOT. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep.