Test Prep Blog for the TOEFL® Test
What’s New for the TOEFL® Test?
The TOEFL® test is designed to measure English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at a college or university level. There are two versions of the TOEFL® test, the internet-based test (iBT) and the paper-based test. As a standard test that is widely recognized, it’s important...
Read MoreWhat Is a Modal Verb?
Modal verbs. What on earth is a modal verb?! A “model” verb would be a perfect specimen of a verb, but a “modal” verb? Let’s explore… First, the Definition A modal verb is a type of helping verb used to suggest ability, possibility, likelihood, obligation, or necessity. Modal verbs may also be ...
Read MoreSix Tips for Doing Well on the TOEFL® Speaking Test
The Speaking section of the TOEFL® may be one of the more nerve-wracking sections. You have 20 minutes to complete six tasks, including expressing an opinion on a topic and speaking based on reading and listening tasks. The idea is that the test questions replicate the kind of speaking you will n...
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Six Mistakes to Avoid on the TOEFL® Writing Test
The Writing portion of the TOEFL® Is used to measure your ability to clearly communicate your ideas through writing in an academic environment. There are two parts in this section of the test: Part 1 asks you to read a passage and listen to a lecture, then answer a question based on what you ...
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Five Mistakes to Avoid on the TOEFL® Reading Test
The Reading portion of the TOEFL® test includes three or four passages from academic texts with questions about each. You are allotted between 60 and 80 minutes to complete the 36 to 56 questions. This can be nerve-wracking for those who struggle with reading in English or those who are not confi...
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What’s New for the TOEFL® Test?
The TOEFL® test is designed to measure English proficiency in speaking,…
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Modal verbs. What on earth is a modal verb?! A “model” verb would be a …
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Six Tips for Doing Well on the TOEFL® Speaking Test
The Speaking section of the TOEFL® may be one of the more nerve-wrackin…
