How to Score 117 out of 120 on TOEFL: Speaking Part and Writing Essays

We updated the course, now it consists of 15 theoretical lectures and 15 practical lessons, it's almost a full-fledged mock TOEFL!

In this video, I share my tips for passing TOEFL speaking and writing part.

Here is a quick summary of TOEFL speaking questions:
Question #1 and #2 in speaking: answer a random question and give two reasons to support your opinion
Question #3: combine what you've heard and read
Question #4: combine a definition from a text and examples that a speaker provides
Question #5: listen to a problem, pick one solution, justify
Question #6: summarize a lecture on an academic topic

Here are my tips on how to score more on TOEFL speaking part. I scored 30 out of 30:
Speaking tip #1: memorize templates for every question
Speaking tip #2: tell about your imaginary or real friend's experience
Speaking tip #3: use introductory and bridge words
Speaking tip #4: practice as much as you can!
Speaking tip #5: pick up the second solution (Question #5)

Here are the essays that you would have to write on TOEFL exam:
Essay #1: combine arguments from a text with a speaker's opinion on every argument
Essay #2: write an essay on a given topic

These are the tips that I've used for passing TOEFL writing part. I scored 27 out of 30 for my essays:
Essay tip #1: exceed essay required word count by around 1/3
Essay tip #2: paragraphs should be similar in terms of number of words
Essay tip #3: avoid making mistakes and using words you're not sure how to spell
Essay tip #4: don't use contractions and colloquial words

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[stacydun]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! I HAD ONLY 3 DAYS TO STUDY FOR TOEFL AND YOUR INSTRUCTIONS SAVED ME AND GAVE ME A 112/120. not as good as yours, but oh well. thank you

[_chandra]

She just spoke my heart out.I can communicate really well but when I am asked to speak on a certain topic, I just can't think of anything good to say, even if that topic is something very simple.

[tomatthew]

11 minutes before exams, wish me luck please

[kinschobert]

THANKS FOR YOUR TIPS! I got 121/120. I prepared in a minute basically. So I'm so happy!

[avin]

I did my Toefl today and the questions they asked me today in independent task of speaking section are

1. Your friend is so ill and he couldn't take notes for his exam. You have to help him to prepare for his exam at the same time you have to prepare for your own. How can you help your friend at this situation?

2. Some people thinks that teachers should admit their mistakes they made. Other believes that its not necessary for a teacher to admit their mistakes. Which one you prefer?

Thank you

All the best for your exam👍👍👍

[bennett]

11 hrs before I have to do this exam Ò.Ó If you are reading this. I know you are propably in the same boat as me hahaha.

[HarishKulur]

I had a week to prepare and speaking was the hardest for me. This video helped me immensely. I scored 117 ( R - 30, L - 29, S - 28, W - 30). Thanks a lot!

[nsq]

Damn it's really discouraging to see everyone in the comments scoring above 100

[paolaavanzo]

Marina, I have to thank you for your awesome videos. I only studied 2 days before the test and watched all your videos, and I passed the test with 110 out of 120. You are amazing in every sense and I’m so grateful to you for contributing with us, students with your excellent advise and experience <3 I hope the very best for you, girl! You rock!

[umaaiyer]

Your tip to hang back during the break and use the free time to "steal" the first question in the speaking section was downright genius... I actually got lucky on the last passage in the listening section, so I used the remainder of the time in the listening section to get the first TWO questions on the speaking section, and as I hung back after the break, I got a whiff of the third question from an eager youngster seated next to me.
So I basically spent the time after the break - where they show instructions - COMPLETELY scripting my 1st and 2nd questions! And I also outlined the 3rd question to a large extent, so a lot of time (and headache) saved!

Thanks for the tip!!

[cameronisaac]

Thank you so much for all the information and help. I got 93 but that's pretty much enough for the universities I'm applying for. Cheers :)

[yuwang]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I SCORED 245/120 AND I STUDIED DURING THE TEST, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UR TIPS!!

[Jcontardo]

I owe my 115/120 to you! Thank you so much!

[ilyano]

I can't even concentrate while listening your videos. I think this is the main problem about an English exam which is like 80 hours long. I will get the exam tomorrow, wish me luck.

(As a salty kid who has contributed lots of argumentative writings to YouTube, I believe I will do well in writing section though.)

[lukash]

for everyone taking the test this year: I think that toefls difficulty is often overestimated. Just go, take that test. scored 103

[sictom]

THANK YOU I SCORED 119 OVER 120 THANKS SO MUCH. HERE YOU CAN PASS TOEFL EASILY (GUARANTEED!!)

[raghavb]

Hi Marina,

I am from India, thanks to your motivating and helpful videos, I was able to score a 111 on the TOEFL (28R, 28L, 27S, 28W).
Keep up the good work :)

[nabenduvnayar]

Thanks a lot!!! 2 days to study, 1st attempt, dint even know the format properly. You've been a real life saver. Speaking was my weakness, followed your templates, things went smoothly.. 111/120 bliss :)

[akshaykale]

"I was so nervous during my speaking part.." and then you talk to the camera about 14 minutes continuously (-; What happened there?

[nerd]

I recently received my TOEFL scores. I just had two weeks for preparation and I referred your videos for preparing. I'm very thankful to you, I got 26 in speaking and 27 in writing. The templates are a great help. I wrote the templates as soon as I got my notes before starting the test which gave me sense of assurance.