Ten Tips for the TOEFL Writing Section

10 Tips for the TOEFL Writing Section.

Tip #1 – Pay careful attention to the reading passage because the listening passage will argue against each point made in the reading.

Tip #2 – Practice taking short, but precise notes during the listening passage. You will only get to listen to it once.

Tip #3 – Paraphrase the passages. One of the grading criteria on the TOEFL is vocabulary, and you will earn zero points if you simply quote the material.

Tip #4 – Use lots of transitional words and phrases. They will help you develop your essay and connect your ideas.

Tip #5 – Manage your time wisely. You only have 20 minutes to construct an essay of at least 250 words.

Tip #6 – Take the first two minutes to craft an outline. I promise it will save you time in the long run.

Tip #7 – Have a clear opinion and stick to it. Do NOT try to see both sides of the argument.

Tip #8 – End each body paragraph with a clear conclusion sentence.

Tip #9 – Plan to edit your essay for at least three minutes at the end. There is no spellcheck on the TOEFL.

Tip #10 – Practice writing at home and ask a teacher or trained TOEFL expert to give you a grade and point out your weakness.

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