IELTS or TOEFL? Which should I do? This is a common question that many English language learners ask when considering studying abroad at a university in an English-speaking country. So, which one to choose, IELTS or TOEFL? Aren’t IELTS and TOEFL basically the same? Both TOEFL and IELTS are tests of your English language proficiency. So, if your English is good, you can get a high score on both tests with the correct exam preparation. The IELTS and TOEFL tests have four sections, as you would expect: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. IELTS Academic and TOEFL require more or less the same level of Academic English vocabulary and grammar . For the reading section, you should be able to understand university-style academic texts, read using scanning and skimming techniques, and read quickly. For the writing section, you need to be able to write in a formal style in both tests and demonstrate a good range of grammar and vocabulary. So what’s different about IELTS a...

TOEFL ▹ TOEFL Speaking How can I get a high score on TOEFL independent speaking task? One method is to approach your answer in the same as you would plan a short essay. In the TOEFL independent speaking test you only have between 45-60 seconds to give a complete response, so plan your answer to include: An introduction | answer the question in the task directly. Clearly explain your opinion, point of view, if you agree/disagree, your preference, and clearly state what you are going to say. The main body | give reasons, examples, evidence, details and other information to support your answer. A conclusion/summary | conclude, summarize, restate your answer in a sentence or two. TOEFL Independent Speaking Task 1 Describe something that you do to reduce stress. Explain why it is helpful. Include details and examples to support your answer. Sample Answer I find that reading helps to relieve stress, there are various reasons why it helps me. When I read, u...

TOEFL Integrated Speaking Questions 4 and 6 This video gives an overview of the TOEFL Integrated Speaking questions 4 and 6. These questions are about academic subjects. You will learn about: The structure of these questions Tips on how to approach these questions How the questions are scored A high-score sample answer Tips to build and develop your TOEFL speaking skills The video shows the structure of the questions, what they ask, how you should approach these questions, and how your answers are scored. There is also a high-score sample and tips for improving your own speaking skills for TOEFL. This is the format of Question 4: Reading passage Listening passage 30 seconds preparation time 60 seconds response time You will be given a passage to read relating to an academic topic. You will then hear part of a presentation (lecture) on the same topic. You will be given 30 seconds preparation time and then 60 seconds when you record your response to the question. This...