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This TOEFL study guide will help you to score 26/30 on TOEFL speaking and 24/30 on TOEFL Writing.
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Hello Mike,
I am happy to inform you that I got 28/30 in the TOEFL/iBT speaking section.Your course material, training, feed back was very valuable and helped tremendously . I attribute them for my success. Thank you for taking the initiative to help people sincerely.
Preetha
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Dear Michael,
I want to thank you for the great support and help with the preparation for TOEFL iBT. I have passes with a score even higher than I could ever dare to dream: 105/120. The distribution is following:
(and if the topic of the independent writing was not so odd, I believe I would have scored even higher)
I am very happy that I have chosen your 7 Step System. It was very comprehensive and useful for my case – only 3 weeks to prepare for the exam, comparatively good command of English and no experience with the format. What helped me most was your personal touch and recommendations on the speaking and writing. I felt you more like a personal English coach, than a standardized exam preparation service provider. In addition to that, I had the ability to set my own pace and program and pick and choose to work in the areas I had the biggest gaps in. This is a great advantage for someone with very demanding job and busy schedule.
I believe that the $35 are money very well spent. If I were to hire a private teacher, it would have cost at least three times the price! Moreover, I am determined to continue working with you on my English pronunciation and especially on the intonation using your Speak Clearly Module, which, unfortunately, I just didn’t have time to finish.
Keep up the excellent work in coaching people from all over the world and huge THANK YOU for everything.
Mariya Kutelova
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Hey Michael,
I was initially nervous about speaking because first, I was talking to the computer and second, I felt the pressure of time. STEALTH has really helped me gain my confidence in the speaking section such that my highest score is in the speaking section.
I would really like to thank you so much for your help. I would gladly recommend ” the 7-Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT” to all my friends who are going to take the test.
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Dear Mr.Buckhoff,
Hi Michael,Your program is great and it has helped me to score over 100. Today, I have received my Toefl score, which is 106.On this occasion, I would like to thank you for your helpful advice and comments. You and your colleague are doing a great job and through this program, I have improved my Toefl taking skills significantly. In addition, the way you motivate your students is amazing – it gave me extra confidence.Your program 7 Step Stealth system to approach the Toefl ibt is unique of its kind and enormously effective in the outcome!Great program and thank you very much.
Hello Micheal,
I’m writing this comment to tell you that finally I passed Teofl Exam with a magic 26 on the speaking section and 29 on the writing section, and that would never happened without your help and hints.
Actually, I want to tell other subscribers about something weird which happened to me during my trials to pass the toefl exam. I started to take Toefl exam last year depending on my knowledge and without any help. Everytime i scored 23 on the speaking section and 22 on the writing section.
After the fourth time I decided to be one of Michael Buckhoff’s students. I signed up for his service for 3 months, and I did Improve my speaking and writing skills, and I was sure enough I would do it this time.
So, I decided to take the Toefl exam again, but the shocking news was that I scored 24 on the speaking section and 27 on the writing section (which means 5 points more due to Michael’s help). I took the exam again, and I scored AGAIN 24 on the speaking section and 29 on the writing section, and that was unbelievable because, due to the instructions and the way of scoring, I was sure that I was qualified to pass the speaking section. Therefore, I ordered a RESCORING service for the exam and the ETS center DID CHANGE my speaking score to 26.
So , if you are sure that you did perfectly on your exam, and you did take these lessons with Michael for enough time to finish all the 7 steps , DON’T HESITATE to do rescoring for your exam. They are human rators, and they make mistakes.
And finally, I wish every TOEFLer good luck
Sabah
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Michael,
Thanks for all your guidance. I passed my Toefl with a magic score of 26 in speaking. I was subscribed to better toefl scores.com for three months. It helped me to improve my reading and writing skills. I scored 28 in writing,with the help of your comments.
Although, your suggestions on organization and unity helped me to improve my speaking skills,but from my experience I can say that we need to give a specific example for atleast one point from our organization in the speaking. The example should impress the listeners.
Moreover, the integrated writing, should follow the same organization like independent task.
Thanks for your valuable suggestions and goodluck for your students.
thanks
Sunitha
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Hi Michael:
I want to share very good news with you. I just got the TOEFL scores and here they are: Reading: 21; Listening: 23; Speaking: 24; Writing: 27. Total: 95.
The university was asking me for 93 and minimum 22 for speaking and writing. So, I got it! Even though reading was not great; I was extremely nervous and it was the first one. I spent more time than I should and could not work properly in the last reading.
I want to thank you for all your feedback and information provided in your course. I was able to get this score based on your guidance and feedback. I studied just for two weeks. I could not believe that I was going to be able to get the score in the first attempt. You are a wonderful teacher and your system is awasome.
My monthly registration finishes today but I would like to study with you for a while, specially in speaking and writing. Should I stay with the 7 Steps System or would you suggest a different course to improve my speaking and writing. I am a psychoterapist, so I am really interested on doing it the best I can.
Thanks again,
Maria
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Hi Michael,
I am so glad to have joined your talkgroup. Your 7 step system has a very comprehensive review for the Toefl ibt exam. I went straight ahead to the speaking skills because I know that it is my weakness in the teofl ibt secton but I believe that the other 3 sections:reading, writing and listening will teach me more strategies that will be beneficial for passing my toefl-ibt.I am impressed on how you touch base to every student and follow up on each one of them.Your personal interaction encourage us more and make us persevere to achieve our goal and pass the toefl ibt test.I will definitely recommend your 7 step system to my colleagues and friends.
More power,
Melycel
Hi Michael,
Today, I received my TOEFL score. My overall score is 100/120. The break up is as follows:
Reading: 22/30
Listening: 25/30
Speaking: 26/30
Writing : 27/30
I want to thank you for helping me. I liked your STEALTH series. I liked your passion about teaching and you want everyone to succeed. I did not have much time to prepare. I was nervous but after watching your lectures, I was confident that I would do fine.
In the end, I want to tell you that you should be proud of yourself that what an incredible teacher you are. I am also a teacher but I teach Microsurgery which is little bit different from English and I commend the efforts you put in your students(including me) with continuous guidance through your newsletters and videos.
Please feel free to contact me for any questions and correct this letter.
Take care,
Syed Gillani, MD
Michael,
I can say that it’s very important to organize your time efficiently to reach your target score.
my first toefl was 72 and after 3 months I was able to score 84.
Therefore I think it’s important to have strategy in your study, by the way I want to thank you Mr Michael your tips were very helpful to me especially in speaking section because I scored 23.
mohamed
Hi Michael,
I receieved my scores at TOEFL. My overall score is 106/120. The break up is as follows:
Reading: 26/30
Listening: 26/30
Speaking: 26/30
Writing : 28/30
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Hi,
I want to ask If I can raise my score from 51 to 80. in 3 weeks.
I wanna improve my reading + listening skills.
Do you have a special program for that ??
Thanks
Thiago,
Hi there. Here are my comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyOxsg3y08U
Thanks,
Michael
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Hello Michael! how are you doing?
I am from Brazil and i took the TOEFL Test for the first time and i got 61(r-15/l-10/s-18/w-18). I am sending this email to ask to you if you think that can be possible for me, studying hard, take a score of 80 or higher in 3 months using your system…
Thank you
Att,
Thiago
thank you micheal for you respond.
I need to ask you how you can teach me? is the course self study? is there lecture evrey day?
I need to know this information to prepare my self and manege my time
thank you again
Tahani,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE4ZHm4KhW4
Thanks,
Michael
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Hi Michael,
I’m so excited to join your 7 step TOEFL system. I want to do the test in March 14 , but i’m afraid i don’t have a long time to prepare it with your system .
What are you thinking ??
I believe that my level is very good in reading and listening , but not good enough in speaking and writing.
Best Regards,
Tahani
Manar,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6zW4So9OMQ
Thanks!
Michael
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Hi Michael:
my name is manar , I am pharmacist, lived in usa ( michigan). I must pass the toefl test to get my certificate, so I need to take your course 7th steps, but I am not good in english, but I can study hard to improve that.
I need to ask you how many months do I need to finish this course, and when can I start it. yesterday i sent to you email at mbuckhoff@aol.com ;
thank you
Hi Michael:
my name is manar , I am pharmacist, lived in usa ( michigan). I must pass the toefl test to get my certificate, so I need to take your course 7th steps, but I am not good in english, but I can study hard to improve that.
I need to ask you how many months do I need to finish this course, and when can I start it.
yesterday i sent to you email at mbuckhoff@aol.com ;
thank you
Ricardo,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkZc68mlOuk
Thanks!
Michael
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Hi there !
i ahve two questions for ya
Question N 1:
hey Michael, i’m writing down here because i’m gonna take the TOEFL exam soon,
i want you to say to me what is the the most important thing to focus on the studies ?
Question N 2:
I have ADHD, which means that i hardly concentrate on tasks and lectures, could you give an advise for those people who get distracted easily ?
i would be appreaciated with your response
Thanks !
Arucha,
Congratulations. Here are my comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWyzDvxx078
Thanks,
Michael
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Hi Michael,
I would like to thank you for your great help. I finally did it!!! 101 (R29;L26;S22;W24). First of all, your speed test of reading section in this program extremely helped me improved my reading caliber. I was undoubtedly overcome with excitement as I was playing each task in every morning. Again, many thanks for your time to terminate my own deep despondency, to deliberate over my essays, and, most importantly, to create this pragmatic program for Toefl test takers.
Thank you,
Hi Michael,
I would like to thank you for your great help. I finally did it!!! 101 (R29;L26;S22;W24). First of all, your speed test of reading section in this program extremely helped me improved my reading caliber. I was undoubtedly overcome with excitement as I was playing each task in every morning. Again, many thanks for your time to terminate my own deep despondency, to deliberate over my essays, and, most importantly, to create this pragmatic program for Toefl test takers.
Thank you,
Hi there !
i ahve two questions for ya
Question N 1:
hey Michael, i’m writing down here because i’m gonna take the TOEFL exam soon,
i want you to say to me what is the the most important thing to focus on the studies ?
Question N 2:
I have ADHD, which means that i hardly concentrate on tasks and lectures, could you give an advise for those people who get distracted easily ?
i would be appreaciated with your response
Thanks !
Glad I was able to read this website. I would also want to take this TOEFL exam so that I would be able to study anywhere in the world.
Thanks Michael!
.I am sending a sample essay on “if u have enough money will u purchase a house or a business”.please read this and tell me which areas i can improve.
.pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee do reply me this is my humble request and that will be a lot of help for me.
The options given either to purchase a house or to do a business is mainly based on the people and their way of thinking.If I were given the option by having the enough money and to choose between the two I would definitely prefer to buy a house.The reasons behind choosing this options are ,
First of all to do the business one must need a good quantity of money and also to over come the hurdles that are faced in that field and although we over come the obstacles that are faced the outcome will be sometimes unexpected like it may be a success are a failure. If we face the success then we will be gained and show more interest to earn more. But if it is a failure then we lost every thing that has been invested and moreover we don’t have other option of what to do next because the whole some of money having is lost.
But if we buy a house it will be our permanent assets and first of all we do have a place to live.Then we can search for the job for our livelihood and the house may also be a good property not only for present generation but also for the next generations.Here also there is a business in buying a house that is first with the money we have we can buy a house and after few months we can sell it if the price is high and again buy a house for that price.By doing this we can have a safe place to live and also the business can also be done.For the following reasons i Would prefer to buy a house.
awaiting for an early reply
Hi Michael, I didn’t pass the test but I will try again, I know where I made mistakes.. this is my second time now.. funny..
Sarah,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTheG9-Tgf4
Thank you for contacting me!
Michael
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Hello Mr.Michel
my name is sarah
I took the Toefl test 5 months ago .. these are my scores
reading 16
listening 26
speaking 24
writing 18
I have problem with writing and reading….
I have been working on my reading skills and I think that they have improved a little bit
I can read a passage and answer 20 qs within 17 minutes
so what should I so to improve more and how can you help me ??
I really need your help to pass the toefl with high scores
I have a couple of months to pass the toefl before my (FPGEE) score considered invalid
plzzz help
Regards,
Sarah
Noshad,
Here are my answers to your questions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s333ezCcGzM
Keep up the good work!
Michael
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Dear Michael
Thanks for cooperation. I went into the website its very good information and material for the preparation of Tofel.
I would request you kindly help me, where should i start, is there any instruction to follow and start preparation of tofel exam. Sorry, about that i still not friendly with the 7 steps of tofel. Hope you will guide me for my learning and development.
Thanks,
Noshad
Jenny,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAtWjlUE8MU
Great job on your TOEFL exam!
Michael
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hi michael,
I was your previous student in 7 steps to pass toefle last nov-dec 2011…. I got may result on my toefle ibt exam taken Dec 17 2011….I got high scores( 24 reading,listening 23 and speaking 29)however my writing was only 22…. I did well in my integrated this time ,which I never able to do it right and my independent writing was the one that pulled me down ..I actually was not able to defend well the thesis and missed out the conclusion. Since my visa will expire this jan 2012,my plan is to go back to my country and comeback to USA maybe march 2013 to take toefle again…I need to pass my toefle before dec 2013 so my foreign pharmacy score will not be dismissed …my concern is my chosen date (march 2013)safe to make sure I will pass my toefle before 2013 of dec..? or do I need to take it earlier so just to make sure that I will not lack time? I had taken Toefle ibt 4x this 6 months and writing was my weakness still , but before was
integrated ,now independent..What should I do to improve my score in writing? Thank you and God Bless.
Jenny
Dear Michael,
I want to thank you for the great support and help with the preparation for TOEFL iBT. I have passes with a score even higher than I could ever dare to dream: 105/120. The distribution is following:
Reading: 25/30
Listening: 29/30
Speaking: 27/30
Writing: 24/30 (and if the topic of the independent writing was not so odd, I believe I would have scored even higher)
I am very happy that I have chosen your 7 Step System. It was very comprehensive and useful for my case – only 3 weeks to prepare for the exam, comparatively good command of English and no experience with the format. What helped me most was your personal touch and recommendations on the speaking and writing. I felt you more like a personal English coach, than a standardized exam preparation service provider. In addition to that, I had the ability to set my own pace and program and pick and choose to work in the areas I had the biggest gaps in. This is a great advantage for someone with very demanding job and busy schedule.
I believe that the $35 are money very well spent. If I were to hire a private teacher, it would have cost at least three times the price! Moreover, I am determined to continue working with you on my English pronunciation and especially on the intonation using your Speak Clearly Module, which, unfortunately, I just didn’t have time to finish.
Keep up the excellent work in coaching people from all over the world and huge THANK YOU for everything.
Mariya Kutelova
Sofia, Bulgaria
My TOEFL ibt score is 95
Reading: 23
Listening: 26
Speaking: 22
Writing: 24
Am I be able to apply for my Master Degree.
P.S. Do I need a score of over 100 or just over the minimum requirement score of the university.
Thank you.
Shruti,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KZH-qslUDA
Thanks,
Michael
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Hey Michael,
I wanted to let you know that I received a 99 on my TOEFL test (taken on 17th Dec 2011). The split up is 24-reading, 25-listening, 26-speaking and 24-writing. This was my first attempt at TOEFL. I was aiming at around a 100/120 and I am very satisfied with what I have achieved.
I was initially nervous about speaking because first, I was talking to the computer and second, I felt the pressure of time. STEALTH has really helped me gain my confidence in the speaking section such that my highest score is in the speaking section.
I would really like to thank you so much for your help. I would gladly recommend ” the 7-Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT” to all my friends who are going to take the test.
Wishing you and loved ones a very happy and prosperous 2012!
Shruti Kamath
Musa,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDbEjOBeLMc
Thanks,
Michael
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I took some special classes with my private teacher.
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Hi Michael,
I live in Turkey and i am a Turkish person. I took the IBT course but i couldn’t get the enough score to enter the university. My score is 68 ( Reading 15 Listening 16 Speaking 19 Writing 18) and i want to improve this score . I should get 74 minimum. Moreover, I will get the exam on 13 January. What should i do?
I must get the enough score until 13th January. Please help me.
Raed,
Go here to listen to my audio comments about your questions: http://www.voxopop.com/topic/682d9ac8-2ac5-49b9-90f7-eca512ba1290
Thanks,
Michael
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another question if i take your course for only one month is it sufficient to achieve my score , i cant take more than month as there is a deadline for application in my prospective university.
Thiago,
Yes, Thiago my online TOEFL course will help you. One of my recent students Ivana, who used my TOEFL service for three months, increased her TOEFL score from 89 to 103 and scored 27/30 on the writing section. I helped another student whose score was 37/120 increase his score to 62/120 in a little more than two months.
Thank you for contacting me!
Micheal, founder, owner, and materials writer of The 7 Step System to Pass the TOEFL IBT
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Hello Mr.Buckhoff, I’m going to take the TOEFL on February, I need 79 points. Actually it will be my second time taking the test, my first attempt was in October, I was so nervous and I took just 72 (16 – 19 – 17 – 20), I’m sure I could have taken more than that. I’m a little bit more than a month from the test, so, do you think that your classes are really gonna help me to improve my english skills?
Hello Mr.Buckhoff, I’m going to take the TOEFL on February, I need 79 points. Actually it will be my second time taking the test, my first attempt was in October, I was so nervous and I took just 72 (16 – 19 – 17 – 20), I’m sure I could have taken more than that. I’m a little bit more than a month from the test, so, do you think that your classes are really gonna help me to improve my english skills?
Thank you
Ivana,
Very nice work on your part. You worked very hard to achieve your results. I am a better person for having known you, and you are a great example for everyone who is preparing to pass the TOEFL iBT.
Hard work, determination, and regular practice make huge improvements in your advanced English proficiency.
Thank your for all of your hard work!
Michael
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Hi Michael,
I just got my TOEFL results: reading 25, listening 27, speaking 24 and writing 27 or 103 over all. Previously I scored 89 ( reading 23, listening 23, speaking 22 and writing 21). Using your service I improved all areas but especially writing and I am very happy about it.
I want to say thank you very much for your help, motivation and excellent teaching. You are great teacher and your 7 Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT is an excellent service for students who want to have better TOEFL score.
Happy New Year and I wish you the best.
Respectfully,
Ivana Njegovan
Hi Michael,
Sadly, Egypt is not listed on Paypal, so I cannot have an account their, so I cannot pay for 7 Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT. I do have a Mastercard e-visa.
Do u have any suggestion what should i do ? I need help remarking my essay .
Thanks a lot
Nouran
Kenan,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uranra6Lj_E
May your next TOEFL score shoot to the moon!
Michael
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Hello
i m from Azerbaijan.and i wanna take the Toefl test but the last exam in our country ll available in February 24th.I just wanna mention that taking your course can i passed the Toefl IBT as i wish?namely within score of 100 or 108?i noted this score exatly because i want to continue my master degree in Copenhagen university and they want approximately this score.So briefly if you can just pls mail me all details that how can i apply to your course.This exam is very important not only in my life but in my family as well.In a nutshell i ll wait your response .Thx a lot
Best Regar
Kenan
Hi Michael
My name is Natalia, I took the Toefl test two weeks ago and I got a score of 81 (R18, L21, S22,W20)
I need a minimum of 90 score for applying to a Master at Concordia University (Canada).
the results were very disappointing but I won´t give up.
so, I would like to know if your classes can help me, or do you think I need to improve my english?.. I can send you by email my results .
Thank you so much. !!!
Dwight,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.voxopop.com/topic/d5c8f58e-5a42-4599-adf2-d731bffd42eb
Thanks,
Michael
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Hi Michael! Like many others, I desperately need your help that is why I enrolled in your class, which is highly recommended and you’ve guided a lot of individuals struggling to pass the ibt toefl. I took the toefl thrice already and still short to get the high score in speaking and writing section.
I’m a license PT from NY (my country of origin is Philippines) for 5 years and we moved here in Dallas 6 months ago to be closer with my family, since then I cannot get a license from the state because they need a high scores in toefl. I plan to take it again in a month because I need to get back to work and support my family.
Do you think I’ll be ready by next month? I remember in speaking I had a lot of pauses and can’t think clearly because I’m so nervous looking at the time, and I ran out of time in independent writing. Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!- Dwight
Olga,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.voxopop.com/topic/ce37e0b0-4c96-4b30-9193-d818c2d4a18b
Thanks,
Michael
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Hi Michael, here you are, some things from my book.
I also have a question: I only have a month + 10 days for studying my TOEFL exam…. so I can not directly follow your 7 steps the time they should require… How can I organize myself??
I have already post the pre-test-speaking part… 3/4 days ago, and still no response. I should try harder, but how? (olga_spain)
Thank you very much
Tae Yoon,
Here are my comments: http://www.voxopop.com/topic/a903a42a-d3bf-4dba-be2f-a3d92e16b6c7
Thanks,
Michael
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Hi Michael,
i need your help most especially on the Reading section of the TOEFL test, i never scored more than 21 in my last 2 takes .. i need to score about 21 on the reading & listening as well .. but there’s no problem with my speaking section which is 27 & my writing is 24 ..
Please help .. Do you offer an online course / review material for this one?
Thanks,
Tae Yoon
Каждому Доброе утро! цветы.
Letha,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.voxopop.com/topic/12eeb6bf-e5d7-4cc1-b53a-6c1bcf533035
Thanks,
Michael
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Hi Michael,
I was one of your student but I couldn’t achieve my target.
I need reading- 21, listening-18, speaking-26, and writing- 24
But with your coaching I scored high in writing 25. But speaking I scored 24 and listening I always used to pass
and reading 19,that is my weak area.Now I am going to try one more time and wish this should be my last try.
In my weak section like reading I am trying to concentrate more by increasing the reading speed.Trying to finish the passage
with 20 minutes and go directly to the lines where they specify the answers. Speaking is a luck part. If I score all the other part,
I have seen many people do revaluation and passing in the speaking. But I try my best to speak fluently, coherently……. But with writing part I am
in a confused state. With you I learned the organization in an Essay as 1) Intro paragraph- write something general about the topic
at least 50 words and write my thesis or main points in the last paragraph of the introduction. Later 3 body paragraph by explaining
more detailed about the thesis points with example and finally conclude by including all three thesis points and finally with a comment or a question
or our opinion.So totally it is 5 paragraph Essay. l
But I heard from some other source a four paragraph essay is fine. Here the difference is don’t state the 3 thesis statement in the last sentence of introductory paragraph, instead state it in the 2nd and 3rd paragraph beginning and give more detailed example
So it is a total of 4 paragraph essay..But I agree to the point that when we go so deep in example we get time only to develop
2 thesis. There is no time to include one more thesis with example. I tried both ways in my exam. With your advise I scored 25 and with other source I scored 22.
But with the other source I made a little bit confusion in integrated writing. Most of the time integrated writing gives two different opinion in lecture and reading.
But that time the lecture was convincing the reading passage if you do some things you can make it correct what is specified in the reading. May be I didn’t use the
word convincing. I used as contradict the reading. So I am not sure where I lost the mark with the second trail in that point. My second question is in the integrated part
do we need to specify only the important contradictory statement about the reading passage and all the other example and explanations should be from the lecture.
So finally my question is in writing whether a 5 paragraph eassy or a 4 paagraph essay is good to score more than 24. In integrated writing should we specify only the major contradictory statement in the reading and should we concentrate more and each points in the listening.
I know it is a long and confusing letter. Hope you would be able to help me. I am planning to join with you once I took a date for the exams. Practicing with you nearing the exam helps me to have more confidence.
Thanks
Letha
Noshad,
Go here to get my comments: http://www.voxopop.com/topic/e8c3495e-af2f-4c2a-bded-1079a30433de
Thanks,
Michael
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Dear Sir
My name is Noshad Azad and studying TOEFL ibt. I was watching your videos on you-tub quite often. I read about the 7 different areas of toefl ibt ( vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking). I am very much interested in this course of tofel which is about $35 for a month. I would request you help me for the preparation of tofel test. I would request you please give me discount on the purchase of this Toefl ibt course.
Hope you will consider my request and give positive response.
Thanks
Noshad
Jan,
If you have taken English classes all your life and if you are only scoring 64-68 on the TOEFL iBT, I am afraid that your English language proficiency has fossilized, which means that your language errors have become a permanent irreversible feature and there is nothing I can do to help you. Fossilization occurs mostly due to attitude, motivation, and age.
You have told yourself many times, and it is evident from your E-mail that you believe that you do NOT need to improve your English language proficiency. Therefore, no matter what you study or how you study, you will most likely not get any better than you are right now.
I am sorry.
Michael, founder and materials writer for The 7 Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT
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Hi Michael my name Jan, I’ve taken the toefl exam twice already and my scores are still low. My required score is 83 but here are my scores
Reading Listening Speaking Writing
1st 9 14 20 21 =64
2nd 15 15 18 20 =68
English is my second language and I’ve taken english classes all my life. I did self review and did sample exams whicn on an average, I score 18 for listening and 23 for reading. I took ESOL class too for 3 and 1/2 months and it did not even help. I even used Barron’s essential words. I’ve been working in the US as an Intake Coordinator, taking calls and talking to customers and I never had a problem with my english. I don’t know what to do anymore and I’m wondering if your classes are really gonna help me to improve and pass the toefl exam.
Thank you,
Jan
Swapna,
Here are my comments to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l36Q4UT9hA8
Thank your for contacting me!
Michael
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Hi micheal,
My name is swapna.I am a foreign pharmacist from india.I need to pass toefl ibt with L21R24S26W24.
I took the exam couple of years back and scored 27,24,23,21.I do not know how is my english proficiency now.I did not take exam because of personal problem.now I have to pass this test in order to get my license.I think that I made a good decision,even though it’s late.please kindly help me to succeed.I need to improve vocabulary,writing and speaking.I have lot of problem in these sections.
Thanks,
Swapna
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Raja,
I answered your question by E-mail.
Thanks,
Michael
Hosur,
So, how did you do?
Michael
This is the second time I took the test