I am a foreign pharmacist and I passed the TOEFL exam this month, with 29 points in the Speaking section ! I took the exam 4 times because I had problems with speaking - I was stuck at 23. After my third try, I realized I needed to find a teacher who can evaluate my speaking and help me. So, I contacted Danijela. She identified my problems and taught me …
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TOEFL Speaking and the two types of test takers
In my 14 years of dealing with TOEFL Speaking, as one of the most challenging parts of TOEFL preparation, I learned that there are TWO TYPES of test takers: those who thrive on structure and those who prefer to "freestyle". Depending on which category you fall into, you'll have distinct problems in the TOEFL Speaking section. TOEFL Speaking when you rely on structure Typically, those who rely on structure do better in the INTEGRATED part of the TOEFL Speaking section. Here they have something to go by - the reading/listening prompts. This means they don't have to come up with new, relevant ideas in the very limited time they get on the test day. People in this category usually find the INDEPENDENT Speaking (and Writing) much more challenging. They typically cite …
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From the bio of our head teacher/adviser Danijela
- 14+ years of developing and implementing highly successful TOEFL prep. courses, at two internationally recognized ESL schools.
- ETS Certified Integrated-Skills for TOEFL iBT Curriculum Designer
- TEFL Certified