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Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Timing - "Synonym Webs"

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Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  SPEAKING - The Right Way ", available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. TIMING "SYNONYM WEBS" IMPROVING VOCABULARY It's important to have a varied and higher-level vocabulary knowledge to draw from and incorporate into your responses. One useful tool we've included is our "Synonym Webs" for different subject matter, which is a starting point for expanding your vocabulary repertoire. As you practice, try to include these new terms into the templates we provide, trying to make their inclusion sound natural. Aloud, try to read all the words in each web clearly, one after the other, focusing on being as loud and clear as possible.  Your Turn! Create your own sentences using the vocabulary. 1. (part-time job) One of the main r...

Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Organization - "When it comes to..., I agree/disagree that..."

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Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  SPEAKING - The Right Way ", available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. ORGANIZATION " When it comes to... ,  I agree/disagree that ....." Q.  Some people believe it is important for college students to receive education in at least one musical instrument. Some people think that providing music education for college students is not necessary. Which view do you agree with and why?  Example: " When it comes to  learning a musical instrument, I agree that college students should receive education in at least one."  Your Turn! Create your own sentences using the structure. 1. When it comes to... , I agree that ... (learn to cook) 2. When it comes to... , I disagree that ... (study abroad) 3. When it comes to... , I disagre...

Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Personal Example - "An example is a friend of mine..."

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Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL SPEAKING - The Right Way ", available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. Personal Example "An example is a friend of mine..." Q. It is said that, "not everything that is learned is contained in books." Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why? Include details and examples in your explanation.  Example: " An example is a friend of mine  who was able to teach himself coding from several books and online sources, and now he has a successful career at a tech company earning a high salary." Your Turn! Create your own sentence using the structure. -> An example is a friend of mine...  1. Learned a language. 2. Learned a skill. 3. Was self-taught, an instrument.  *Apparently, some formatting on this blog appears diffe...

Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Social / Scientific Example - "Studies show that..."

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Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  SPEAKING - The Right Way ", available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. Social / Scientific Example "Studies show that ..." Q.  Some people believe it is important for college students to receive education in at least one musical instrument. Some people think that providing music education for college students is not necessary. Which view do you agree with and why?  Example: " Studies show that having a broader base of ideas usually leads to higher levels of success in life." Your Turn! Create your own sentence using the structure. -> Studies show that ...  1. Something leads to better health. 2. Something increases one's wealth. 3. Some method is better for raising children. 4.  Music / food / activity increases one'...