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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. The pupils listened attentively ...

Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Timing - "Tongue Twisters"

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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 "TONGUE TWISTERS" IMPROVING SPEED AND PRONUNCIATION Which sounds in English do you have the most trouble with? Depending on where you're from, your accent, or your past education, there may be areas that require focus and adjustments. Bad habits are indeed hard to break, but with concerted effort, even long-time trouble areas can be smoothed over. Some common pronunciation challenges include: th, m v, r, f, l, w, x, y, as well as long and short vowels (a, e, i, o, u).   Long E:  She means lean green machines seem obscene. Your Turn! Try these! CONTRAST: ship sheep ship sheep ship sheep ship sheep *Apparently, some formatting on this blog appears differently ...

Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Organization - "When it comes to selecting a major, I believe 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 selecting a major , I believe that students should choose a major that has more job opportunities." Q. Some students specifically opt to study a certain major because it brings plenty of job opportunities. However, other choose to study a major which interests them, although it does not pertain to an in-demand industry. Which do you prefer? Please explain why, giving details in your answer.  Example: " When it comes to selecting a major, I believe that students should choose a major that as more job opportunities. I feel this way for several reasons." Your Turn! Create your own sentences using the structure. 1. When it come...

Free TOEFL Speaking Lesson: TOPS System - Social/Scientific Example - "Studies have shown 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 have shown that..." Q.  Given the uncertainty caused by disease outbreaks and pandemics, some students prefer to take online courses. Others still prefer to study in traditional classrooms if given the option. Which method of studying do you prefer and why? Example: " Studies have shown that students who go to actual classrooms have better retention of the course material than those who only attend virtually." Your Turn! Create your own sentences using the structure. -> Studies have shown that ...  1. Something leads to better health. 2. Something increases one's wealth. 3.  Music / food / activity increases one...