I took the TOEFL iBT home edition! Experience and Study

Hi there, it's Minami.

I took the TOEFL this time for a certain reason. I had only 3 weeks left to take the TOEFL.

How far can you get on your own in three weeks!

By the way, I've only studied abroad in English-speaking countries for about a month (I was surrounded by Japanese people), so you could say I have almost no experience studying abroad in English-speaking countries. Even so, I think the score I got is not bad.

　

By the way, I've only studied abroad in English-speaking countries for about a month (I was surrounded by Japanese people), so you could say I have almost no experience studying abroad in English-speaking countries. Even so, I think the score I got is not bad.

I hope this helps someone.

At first I only got about 50%, but in the actual test I got over 70% (89/120).

What you need to know when taking the TOEFL

Surprisingly, you need to know many things first.

Below are some of the things I wish I had researched and known, and some of the things I was confused about on the day of the event because I couldn't find them.

IBT and IPT, and most of them don't accept IPT.

The IPT is a different test system that can be taken by groups. It is usually used for class placement, etc., and the content of the test is different, so don't make the mistake of buying a TOEFLIPT reference book, etc., when you are taking the TOEFL IBT!

The price is too high, so you can't take it easily.

It is insanely expensive.

Take the TOEFLIBT test with caution; TOEIC is an amount of money that you can take to find out how well you are doing, but as for the TOEFLIBT, it is a waste to take it too aggressively from the beginning.

Moreover, when I received the program, the amount was about 35,000 yen, just as the yen was beginning to depreciate.

Whiteboard, markers, and erasers are required.

I bought a large 100-yen one this time, but I could have bought a good one; the edges were starting to pillop after 3 times of use. If you don't like the way they deteriorate, you can buy the good ones, but personally, I'm glad I got the 100-yen ones since I'll only use them a few times anyway and don't know when I'll lose them.

Take past test by textbooks. I hear there is a possibility that questions that have appeared before may also be asked?

The time of the test are not the same every time.

There are basically three opposing questions in the Listening or Reading section, but one of the two sections has four questions, one of which will not be graded.

Since it's such a special test format, for now, I'd suggest the official past exam!!!

When you purchase an official past exam, you will be able to take the test four times on your PC as if you were actually taking it on your PC.

The review method was really easy to read and I loved it.

Whiteboarding even while listening

If I had known this from the beginning, I would have practiced that way from the beginning. (I learned about it the same day)

I thought it would be easier to solve the problem if I had knowledge of each subject rather than just English study.

It really is this. I'm acutely aware that when I was studying abroad, my professor told me that I wouldn't get college credit unless I was fluent in the language or familiar with its enhancements, and the topics that come up on the TOEFL are usually actual

By the way, I had the worst TOEFL reading results when the topic of linguistics came up, even though I have studied linguistics as well. Linguistics tends to be quite abstract and requires a lot of mathematical knowledge, so it's hard to use your imagination...

You have something to do the day before.

Your own PC for the exam must be in a good position to take the exam.

In addition to the PC, the room environment also needs to be well organized. For example, make sure that the desk is empty except for the PC and other necessary equipment.

In addition to the PC, the room environment also needs to be well organized. For example, make sure that the desk is empty except for the PC and other necessary equipment. I had more than two monitors, but I was told to cover the screens with a cloth during the show (laugh).

You may want to check the following links and others.

https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/take/at-home/

https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/at-home/4/

On the day of the event, it's fine to come in about 5 minutes before the event. Make sure to set up the environment in advance.

When it is your time, log in to TOEFL from the link provided in the email address that will be sent to you before the test and press the Start Test button to begin. Then, let Protocor guide you.

Also, keep in mind an important shortcut: you will be assigned a Protocor, a person who will watch over your test, but you will need to contact them via chat if you need anything, including during the test on the day of the test.

The shortcut for switching from the test screen to the chat screen during testing is

ALT＋Tab！！！！

To future me, if you take the TOEFL again, remember this.

If you have any other concerns, check the official channel on Youtube.

Check out the official Youtube channel or something like that.

The video explains the preparations for the day of the event.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TOEFLtv/featured

Exam Preparation Textbooks Prepared

Now that you know a little about the TOEFL, let's prepare for the exam.

The correct answer to TOEFL is to solve past questions. Get used to taking the test. You will not have to panic on the day of the test.

The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test (Official Guide to the TOEFL Test)

【CD・音声DL付】完全攻略! TOEFL iBTテスト スピーキング ライティング Tankobon Hardcover – January 22, 2018

by コチェフ アレクサンダー  (著)

This is what I could have had but didn't.

【CD-ROM・音声DL付】完全攻略! TOEFL iBTテスト リーディング リスニング Tankobon Hardcover – January 22, 2018

by コチェフ アレクサンダー  (著)

It was helpful, but to begin with, the TOEFLIBT format has recently changed and this book was not supported. It is my fault for not checking and buying this book...

I'm worried that the official English past exam questions aren't enough! I want to see what kind of tips and tricks you have in Japanese!

This is a good choice for those who are interested in this product.

This is a good choice for those who are interested in this product.

Recommended channels include

https://www.youtube.com/c/TOEFLSpeakingTeacher1

I used it for speaking practice and such. In fact, other high scoring bloggers on Youtube also praised it.

Aimed scores and lines

For the line you are aiming for, get information from the university, graduate school, or organization you plan to attend.

If there is no line, you may want to use that as a guideline, since about 80 is the score required to study abroad at an American university (It really depends on where you belong, so it is just a guideline. Please check the official website for more information).

For example, if it's required by a graduate school or something and the required scores aren't publicly available, you could ask someone who is currently in school what score they got in.

I imagine that if you get 100 points, it is enough to get into a famous American university.

For example, if you're going for an 80.

Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing

I imagine that 20 points are needed for each.

We often say that you should try to get as high a score as possible in reading and listening, which are easy to get consistently.

I agree (in fact, I definitely answered more nicely and politely the second time around in speaking, etc.! I think so, too. (I'd like to think it was just my imagination.)

Basic Study Method

Basically.

For listening and reading, I did past exam questions. I wrote down the words I didn't understand and memorized them.

As for writing practice, I did not do much of it because I thought I was good at it rather than being bad at it. I was more interested in checking my writing to make sure I did not make any spelling mistakes.

I think it is effective to write your diary in English. In my case, I only practiced it about once for some reason, but luckily I understood the elements of what kind of things to write, so I got more than 20 points.

Think about what you can say in English on a regular basis.

Use English settings on all devices you own.

Drama in English

This is a well-worn method, but I think it is effective. It is especially good to watch chemical dramas as much as possible, especially on Netflix, which has a good selection of English subtitles and so on.

If you are at a level where you don't need subtitles, you should watch it without them.

If you have the time, and you're the type to repeat what you like...

(1) Japanese subtitles → (2) English subtitles → (3) No subtitles

It seems like a good idea to watch in this way.

I've loved Gilmore Girls since I was a little girl and watched it all the time. I could only watch up to season 3 at the end of the exam, but I got used to the English language quite well.

By the way, it's also on Netflix, recommended for Netflix members!!!

Since this is a story about a mother and her child, a girl, who is trying to get into Harvard, it is easy to find some academic words in the book.

Other suggestions include watching natural science documentaries.

Listening

There is a question that is roughly the same as a "DETAILED QUESTION".

Know what you are discussing and the purpose of the discussion

I thought these two things were quite important.

speaking (generally related to learning English)

Preparation time is very short. Advance preparation required.

Preparation time for the show is too short; in 15 seconds you will be asked questions that you would never think of in your normal life. You need training.

I'm not just talking about the ability to speak English, but also the ability to put it all together in a moment's notice.

Avoid using adjectives such as "happy" and "ambiguous" to express your opinion.

Paraphrasing is important, e.g., "small space" for "tiny. Also, learn to say commonly used beginnings and formal words (this is important, even if you know them, you can't use them yourself). (This is important. Even if you know the words, you may not be able to use them when you try to speak them yourself.)

Finally

That's all!

This is a scribble, but I hope it will be helpful to someone.

Good luck to all those taking the test!