If you’ve never taken TOEFL before, or if you have already started studying, you will learn useful advice in my 30-minute online talk. I talk about 3 common problems that people have when they’re studying for TOEFL, and I give you practical, easy-to-follow solutions. Don’t panic about TOEFL! Watch and listen to my information session by clicking here! There’s also …
What do I do if I speak too fast and my mind goes blank on TOEFL Speaking?
Hello Jaime, I just wanted to thank you for the speaking lessons you put up on the internet. I will be taking my TOEFL test in the next 2 weeks and I need more help with the speaking section. After I listened to you, I felt that you could be of great help to me because of the way you …
How many hours a week should I study for long-term TOEFL prep?
A potential student — who plans to take GMAT after he finishes TOEFL — recently sent an email and asked Jaime… I’m guessing one TOEFL lesson will be around 1.5 hour. So do you think one class per week enough for me as my TOEFL preparation will last at least 3 months? Jaime responded… It’s true that because you’re doing …
DON’T say these phrases on TOEFL speaking
Someone recently asked me about using the following phrases on TOEFL iBT’s Speaking section: “There you go / Here you go…” We use the phrases “There you go” and “Here you go” when we physically give something to someone. Jaime: (giving a pen to her student) Here you go! / There you go! Student: (taking the pen) Thank you! So …
Does spelling matter on TOEFL writing?
Yes, my friends, I’m sorry to say that your spelling will impact your TOEFL writing score. Ok, one or two misspelled words will not bring about the end of the world, but if you have systemic [everywhere] spelling problems, then the “Language Use” part of your TOEFL writing score will surely decrease! Don’t worry. Americans hate spelling, too. When I …
How can I summarize Task 3 & 5 dialogues?
Is TOEFL torturing you? Maybe you’re having trouble with summarizing the dialogues in TOEFL iBT’s speaking section for questions 3 and 5. There’s a magic sentence you can always use! I made a video about it for you! Watch!
Can I pass the TOEFL iBT?
Welcome to video number six. Lots of students tell me, “Jaime, I want to pass TOEFL. Can I pass TOEFL?” Well, when they ask me this question, I realize that there’s something very important about the exam that my student doesn’t really understand. So, I want you to understand this: You can’t pass and you can’t fail TOEFL. It’s just …
How important is grammar on TOEFL?
If you need a higher TOEFL score, you probably need to improve your grammar. Watch Jaime to explain how grammar is scored on TOEFL. Welcome back. In my fourth video, I’m discussing grammar and TOEFL. Students often ask me if there is a grammar section on the TOEFL exam. If you take the TOEFL PBT version then yes, there is …
TOEFL iBT’s “deadly” reading section
The challenge: “Jaime,” my student said to me. “I didn’t have time to answer the last reading passage. I only had 10 minutes, so I just guessed.” Another student wrote to me after her exam and said: “The reading section was something. Everyone said that it was terrible! All 3 passages contained huge amount of long and specific words meaning …
What is TOEFL?
For many people, TOEFL is a monster. Students (and many English teachers) don’t really understand the giant, beastly exam, and so of course everyone is stressed out. If you understand TOEFL, you’re in a much stronger position to conquer the exam. Watch my two short informational videos to learn the basics of the exam. Welcome back! You’re watching video number …