Toefl Hackers: Portable

Listening hack: If the professor says “interestingly…” → write down the next 3 words. That’s the question. If they say “remember when we discussed…” → that’s a trick – it won’t be tested.

When the professor says: “Now, the traditional view was X, Y…”

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TOEFL isn’t an English test. It’s a pattern recognition test.

Here’s a listening hack they don’t teach you. When the professor says: “Now, the traditional view

Hack #2: Listening Don’t take notes on everything. → Listen for transitions (but, however, actually) → Notes = only 3 things: main idea, attitude, changes. → If they repeat it twice → it’s on the test.

Stop writing.

One Writing hack = +6 points instantly: Never write “I think.” Write “From my perspective.” Never write “also.” Write “furthermore.” ETS’s algorithm scores transition words. Give them what they want.