Before You Take the New TOEFL: Advice from Real Test Takers, by LinguaTOEFL with Anastasia on YouTube. 33 min 48 s.
- Video length
- 33 min 48 s
- Time to do it
- 2 weeks
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Treat the shorter reading and listening sections as denser, not easier. Each question carries more weight, so practise full sets with a timer and review every wrong answer.
Build academic vocabulary daily. Read short academic articles and note new words with a definition and one example sentence you write yourself.
Strengthen grammar, since the new format leans on it more. Review sentence structure, verb forms and connectors, then do short grammar drills each day.
Practise the Build a Sentence task by unscrambling sentences. Take a paragraph, cut it into word chunks, and rebuild it in the correct order.
Train working memory for speaking. Listen to a short clip, then repeat it aloud without notes, starting with 10 seconds and building up.
Do listen and repeat drills with academic audio. Play one sentence, pause, and repeat it exactly, matching the rhythm and stress.
Practise speaking with no prep time. Answer a random question out loud within 15 seconds and record yourself to check fluency.
Rehearse the Take an Interview task. Have a friend ask follow-up questions and answer in full sentences without long pauses.
Improve typing speed before test day. Type a short essay under a timer several times a week so you can finish within the writing limit.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not assume shorter sections mean less study time; the questions are more concentrated.
Record your speaking practice and listen back to catch filler words and rushed endings.
Type your practice essays on a computer, not by hand, since the test is typed.
On test day, arrive early and check the test centre rules so nothing delays you.
Questions
Is the new TOEFL easier because the sections are shorter?
No. The shorter sections still test the same skills, and each question can affect your score more. Prepare with timed practice and review your mistakes.
How can I improve my typing for the TOEFL writing section?
Practise typing short essays under a timer a few times a week. Focus on steady speed and accuracy rather than rushing.
How do I practise listen and repeat without a teacher?
Use short academic audio clips. Play one sentence, pause, repeat it aloud, then compare your version with the original.
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