How to Prepare for the TOEFL Online: 10 Expert Tips


Purpose:

One should understand the significance of taking the TOEFL test. This would take us to an interesting question WHY ??The Test of English as Foreign Language abbreviated as TOEFL, is a language proficiency test which would test a non-native speaker’s ability to read, write, listen and speak. English being the medium of education in most of the universities, millions of people appear to take TOEFL worldwide to demonstrate their ability in English.

What?

Once, you attain the purpose you should now know What are the components in it. Simply “KNOW” the test. There are three versions of TOEFL, PBT (Paper based test), CBT (computer-based test) and currently it predominantly follows the latest version iBT which is an internet-based test. TOEFL is no exception from any language test. This is to say that it examines students in four areas: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Total score is 120 and each individual module score is 30, and the test is time bound.

Are you ready to take the test?

Firstly, one should know if they are ready to take the test. If the answer is “YES” then it's well and good. But, on top of that, how does a student know that he or she is prepared to take the test. This would lead us to the next important step which is GAUGE.

Gauge:

Many online resources will help you take the mock test. You will need to set a target first. It is really important to gauge yourself so as to know where you stand before taking the test. And, also to know if you are fitting in the requirement. If not, ask yourself why? What is stopping you from achieving the desired score? What are your weaker areas?

Plan:

After attempting the mock test online you would get to know how the TOEFL paper is designed, the various question types ,timing allocated to each of the modules and the time that you have taken to solve the questions. Prepare a study plan by taking all the factors into consideration and it is equally important to stick to it. Rather than skill TOEFL is a time management test and preparing online would be of great help.

Preparation:

Decide the mode you want to get into preparation. In this day and age, there is nothing that you can say that isn’t available online. A lot of institutes offer TOEFL online classes. It would be far better if you choose TOEFL preparation online as TOEFL itself is the internet based test, preparing online would get you acclimated to the test day situations.

Integrated Modules in TOEFL:

TOEFL slightly differs from other language proficiency tests as it conducts tests in integrated format. This is to say that Speaking is not solely speaking it is the unification of Reading, Listening and Speaking combinedly, which means you are expected to transit from one to the other in the given spur of moment practicing online is like adding a feather to the cap.

Timed tests and Familiarity: 

Online tests help you to get accustomed to get your task done in a given time. Every module is timed but Timing holds more significance when it comes to the Writing module. The test taker must be comfortable with the typing and should be able to type the essays with the specified time limit in a given amount of time. Next, you will also get familiar with the different options available on screen for all the four modules.

Physical Endurance:

TOEFL is a test that is conducted for longer hours, which means a student has to concentrate continuously without getting distracted and cannot take the risk of getting tired .Online preparation can help you overcome nerves and will help you practice to look at the screen relentlessly. 

Get an Online Tutor:

Choose TOEFL online coaching. Online platforms usually offer the best of the tutors who are highly qualified and certified at various levels. For the productive skills which are the speaking and writing you would need a tutor to help you understand your mistakes. They being highly experienced will teach you various rules in English Grammar and different techniques to write and speak effectively.

Last but not the least diligence, it is important for a student to be diligently practicing until he achieves what was desired.


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