TOEFL Writing Question 1 Guide: Sample Question and Essay Included (UPDATED)

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  • @markr.7232
    @markr.7232 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Had my first TOEFL test and used your videos to prepare for a few days
    Got 110/120 🤝🏻

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Congratulations and thank you for your kind words. It means A LOT. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you leave a review at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

  • @lalalaydreams8705
    @lalalaydreams8705 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Thank you so much! I have my TOEFL test tomorrow, and I´m so nervous, but your videos and tips help me gain confidence.😊 I´m from Mexico!

    • @mickeyhailu6883
      @mickeyhailu6883 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      please let us know about your test

    • @user-uz2pk8gi5d
      @user-uz2pk8gi5d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good luck! please let us know how it went

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I hope everything went well.

    • @yahairachavira7417
      @yahairachavira7417 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Como te fueeee??, el mío es en 5 días

    • @EstoyBien-xp1pl
      @EstoyBien-xp1pl 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@yahairachavira7417 como estuvo? El mio es mañana!! Algún consejo?

  • @factsinfoline8185
    @factsinfoline8185 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thank u Josh for all the valuable information you provide. I took the test last week and got my results 2 days back. I was shocked tbh.
    My scores are R:28, L:30, S:28, W:29. Total score 115/120.I only watched your videos and practice tests as part of my preparation. I couldn't thank you enough. Keep up the great work!

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations and thank you for sharing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you leave your review at this link - es.trustpilot.com? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

    • @akbotan3439
      @akbotan3439 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hello!How many days you prepare??And how many hours?

    • @user-fb9nj1ws8k
      @user-fb9nj1ws8k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congratulations....can you share your experience?

    • @Wonnie_143
      @Wonnie_143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How many months did u study

  • @erikmansillavalle2510
    @erikmansillavalle2510 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you so much, Josh!! I took my TOEFL exam a week ago, and I received my score today: 100/120!! R:24 L:22 S:26 W:28. I strongly advise taking the Emergency TOEFL course for those who, like me, do not have much time to prepare for the exam! I could not be more grateful, Josh! Thank you so much for all the tips and resources!! Good luck, everyone, with your TOEFL exams.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations and thank you for sharing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you leave your review at this link - es.trustpilot.com? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

  • @maxilamanov1527
    @maxilamanov1527 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Josh for all

  • @raimundojunior3958
    @raimundojunior3958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Josh you are amazing! Good teaching method and kind of inglish males me hard on! East inglish!

  • @lunch.cookies
    @lunch.cookies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou so much Josh and TST Prep for all your helps during my TOEFL study journey.. I’m going to take the test today✨

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope everything went well.

  • @griceldacibrian5539
    @griceldacibrian5539 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @rosanataliarodriguezgomez5396
    @rosanataliarodriguezgomez5396 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you so much! Could you recommend websites that give you the score of your writting?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your question. We are working on a Beta version for the writing now. Please feel free to try it out. :)
      tstprep.com/donate-your-academic-discussion-responses/

  • @matinbehzad4306
    @matinbehzad4306 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that was so informative..I'm waiting for you next video about the second task of TOEFL writing

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your support. Much appreciated.

  • @AliPirani
    @AliPirani 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ok, it is that time of my journey where I not only thank you for all the efforts you made for us the get a top score in our TOEFL test, but also I would like to let everyone know that tomorrow will be my first attempt to appear for the exam. While writing this down I may feel a little nervous but I just want to say that really from the bottom of my heart, it would not be possible without TST Prep detailed videos and most importantly the guidance of Josh sir❤
    Hopefully, I achieve a good total and make all the hard work count.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for taking the time to comment and best of luck on your test!

    • @nidhibuch1179
      @nidhibuch1179 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi how did it went

    • @AliPirani
      @AliPirani 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@nidhibuch1179 hey, I got 19 in reading and 27 in listening. Hoping for a good score in writing and speaking:)

  • @lena1180
    @lena1180 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much :)
    One question, is it possible to take the notes in the toefl exam with your hands or do you type everything with the computer?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When you take the TOEFL ibt test, you will receive scratch paper for taking notes. If you take the TOEFL Home edition, you can use one small desktop whiteboard or one sheet of paper inside a transparent sheet protector, with an erasable marker.

  • @rashasalem7433
    @rashasalem7433 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Josh we need more videos for speaking and writing templates please

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your comment. If you are looking for TOEFL Speaking and Writing templates, here are the links. drive.google.com/file/d/1ZWv72rlPez6Iwt5Xk4GbhsZVDxkraJ9q/view, drive.google.com/file/d/1SJLKY3cXT9KfrhMT0d7zlD86By-VR0EB/view

  • @UK-yy5fx
    @UK-yy5fx 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for this guide. I like your video, but I would like to make a suggestion. You use different examples in your video for a given question. I think it would be helpful for people preparing for the exam if you used one example throughout the video. It will be easy to follow, and also, with this, we can prepare our own response and compare it with yours. Thanks a lot once again.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your feedback.

  • @mervatyoussef178
    @mervatyoussef178 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Josh for all your efforts through these videos
    My question is, can I start my writing task 1 with the listening then write from the reading passage secondly?
    Because I always can’t finish writing the last point from the listening

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question. You can write about the listening first if you like, however, you still need to cover the essential parts of the reading as well. An incomplete answer will lose points, regardless of the order.

  • @raimundojunior3958
    @raimundojunior3958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Uaiuuuuu! Here am I from a perfect inglish from native teacher with perfect inglish! Love inglish and more american inglish! Onde é have heard an inglish man criticising american inglish! The same between portuguese from Portugal and Brasil! Inglish man hás told: american acent looks like dukes sound! I didnt agree! First love USA, second USA is powerfull and richer than britain! Só I love USA and I have touristed from Miami tô Orlando ! Love usa! From Brazil , Raymond

  • @deepakmehra4327
    @deepakmehra4327 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankx Josh … I have my exam on Saturday.. hope for the best .. ❤

    • @user-fp8ss8zh9g
      @user-fp8ss8zh9g 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also have mine on Sat wish you the best

    • @deepakmehra4327
      @deepakmehra4327 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankx dear

    • @cydd4975
      @cydd4975 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did it go?

  • @dubytoro1308
    @dubytoro1308 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for the tips. The link for the listening part of the speaking and the listening part itself, don't work, is it only to me or other people have the same inconvenient?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Please make sure to check your spam folder. You may as well email us for further assistance, contact@tstprep.com

  • @RehatKohli
    @RehatKohli หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am sorry but as far as I have been told there are two tasks in the writing section one is integrated writing and other is academic discussion ..... then where does the essay come into place ??

  • @mobeenah
    @mobeenah 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question, is it okay to use words from the passage provided? Or is it better to rephrase sentences and use different words of our own for higher score?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there and thank you for asking. Your "vocabulary depth" is part of your grade. Try to vary your vocabulary in general and do not use the same words and phrases as in the reading passage.

  • @dilhayot
    @dilhayot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can we use some phrases from the reading passage or do we have to paraphrase them

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The reading passage is on the screen when you write, so you can't just copy the same words and phrases. You should aim to paraphrase if possible.

  • @julianaguerrero6851
    @julianaguerrero6851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU JOSH! 115/120. 28 W 28 S 30 L 29 R

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing score and congrats. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you leave your review at this link - es.trustpilot.com? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

  • @WierdN
    @WierdN 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there, i have my toefl on 25 may. I have almost a month to prepare for the test and im just getting started with the preparation and im very nervous about the test. Is there any way for me to score 110+ on the toefl ibt in under a motnh? The only sections where I struggle are the reading and speaking. I cant really focous on reading the passages as they are too long. And for speaking, english isnt my main language and I stutter a lot while speaking and the 15 minutes preparaation time is way too low for speaking. Can you give me some tips for reading and speaking sections?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there and thank you for your question. Much depends on your current ability level and how much time and effort you are willing to put. You can try a trial lesson with one of our tutors for more personalized assessment and guidance. That will give you the clearest idea of where you are at - tstprep.com/store/toefl/toefl-trial-lesson/

    • @maribelpreite5747
      @maribelpreite5747 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there, how did it go?

  • @AnhThưVõ-m3c
    @AnhThưVõ-m3c 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do we have paper and pen during reading and listening to take note, instead of note on screen?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you take the test at a test center, the test center administrator will provide you with pencils and scratch paper. If you take TOEFL iBT Home Edition, you may not take notes on paper. You may use one small desktop whiteboard or one sheet of paper inside a transparent sheet protector with an erasable marker.

  • @omarmuhammed4932
    @omarmuhammed4932 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    According to ETS "Writing videos" they say "Typically, an effective response will be 150 to 225 words.", is this the updated rubric?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is no maximum length for your response. According to ETS, your integrated essay needs to be somewhere between 150-225 words. However, we find that students who write between 250 - 300 words score higher. Hope this helps!

  • @laurinuhlmann9553
    @laurinuhlmann9553 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is 1 week sufficient for preparation, if your english level is already on a good level? I have taken a practice test yeaterday with C1 score and I only need 90 for the university I want to apply for. On the other hand everyone tells me that you have to study at least 1 month in advance. But I don‘t have any more time.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's definitely doable if you are at the right level and only need to learn about the TOEFL format, tips, and strategies. Good luck.😄

  • @jennetdurdyyeva6436
    @jennetdurdyyeva6436 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Josh, i got 110🤩

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congratulations and thank you for letting me know. It would be a HUGE help if you could leave a review on Trust Pilot - es.trustpilot.com.

  • @valenlopez8153
    @valenlopez8153 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi! In the screen appear the number of words I made?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hi there, thank you for asking and yes, there is a word counter that counts the words in the response.

  • @ishan17gupta
    @ishan17gupta 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the amazing videos and practice tests. I solved your practice tests and found the actual test to be much easier.
    I managed to score - 116/120 on my TOEFL with section-wise scores of - R30, L30, S29, W27.
    Thanks a lot!

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing scores! Congratulations and thank you for sharing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you leave your review at this link - es.trustpilot.com? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

    • @ishan17gupta
      @ishan17gupta 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TSTPrep I have left a review on Trust Pilot as well. Thank you again for providing such amazing resources for TOEFL.

  • @andreazavala3909
    @andreazavala3909 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I can't find the 2 task video of the writing section

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here are the links - th-cam.com/video/QL4r78VQq1M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Zy2q-_9rFdQl4ZtK, th-cam.com/video/fOqXfMzB_xg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZKEfCdsjfAuPWDuj Hope you find them useful.

    • @andreazavala3909
      @andreazavala3909 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TSTPrep yesss thank youuu🫶🏻

  • @alizainnizar4636
    @alizainnizar4636 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the word count exceeds, will there be any negative marking for that?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is no maximum length for your response. In fact, we find that students who write more words score higher. Hope this helps!

  • @mincoffee1995
    @mincoffee1995 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reading passage will always be there?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      During writing the reading passage is on screen and students can refer to it every time they wish to.

  • @net-pl4uq
    @net-pl4uq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a TOEFL beginner and I want to quickly raise my score to 106.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there and thank you for commenting. Much will depend on your current ability level and how much time you have to prepare for the test. If you feel like you need help, you might want to meet with a teacher for more personalized assessment and guidance. - tstprep.com/store/toefl/toefl-trial-lesson/

  • @lissomecoral
    @lissomecoral 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay so for Question 1, you only cite without including your own idea. Am I right?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's correct. You can't include any additional information or your opinion.

  • @raimundojunior3958
    @raimundojunior3958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Intend bettering my american inglish

  • @user-vr6db3dy9k
    @user-vr6db3dy9k 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How can I apply the premium course?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there and thank you for asking. You can purchase the Emergency Course Premium at the following link - tstprep.com/store/toefl/yt-toefl-emergency-course/.

  • @ivemusic
    @ivemusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OMG, thank you! I used these videos to prepare for my TOEFL iBT! I managed to score 110/120 in my first attempt :D Thank you so much

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations and thank you for your kind words. It means A LOT. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep. Thanks again!

    • @priyangsaha
      @priyangsaha 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you submit the test..

    • @ivemusic
      @ivemusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@priyangsaha yes ofc I submitted it

    • @shreyashikarmakar1592
      @shreyashikarmakar1592 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@ivemusic how did you prepare for this exam??? By only watching videos?

    • @ivemusic
      @ivemusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shreyashikarmakar1592 Hey, so I must say, Im german, but I think for the last 5-6 years everything Im consuming is in English. From Podcasts, to TV Shows, Movies, Books so there is a pretty good basic understanding and feeling for the language in itself. And I think Im a pretty good speaker too as Im only speaking English at work and often times during my private life. I used the videos for clarification on what the specific tasks in the test were. So my score was Reading: 28, Listening: 23 (sadly very poor), Speaking: 29, Writing: 30.
      But yeah for preparation I only watched the videos especially for the Speaking, Listening and Writing Section. I think this is very good preparation. When do you have your test? Hmu for questions if you want :)

  • @sindyrela2
    @sindyrela2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have three minutes to read AND TAKE NOTE AS WELL? this 3 mints are extra of the 20 mints that do we have to write ALL PARAGRAPHS?

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's correct. You'll have 3 minutes to read and take notes and 20 minutes to write an essay. Note that during writing, the reading passage is on the screen, and you can refer to it every time you wish to.

  • @JalalGhuri
    @JalalGhuri 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    16 days later, I am going to take the TOEFL iBT, and I am a little bit nervous. I need a hundred plus score.. Guys! wish me luck.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for commenting and good luck on your next test! If you ever want some additional help, you can check out our site: www.tstprep.com :)

  • @jacimydjiluvumbo545
    @jacimydjiluvumbo545 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Is it possible to take a break during the TOEFL test? If the response is yes, does the time keep running while we're paused?"

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Starting July 26, 2023, there is no break on the TOEFL iBT test. In the test center version that's sometimes allowed, but the unscheduled breaks are taken at the cost of the test time. The test doesn’t stop if someone takes a break for whatever reason. However, no breaks are allowed on the TOEFL Home Edition Test.

  • @raimundojunior3958
    @raimundojunior3958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand much more east inglish than west inglish

  • @userx1237
    @userx1237 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My Ibt test was terrible!! The instructor stopped me in the middle of my test accusing me of academic integrity, just because I looked at my empty desk.
    I don't advise anyone to take it
    Especially that this test costs me 402$
    What a scam!

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sorry to hear that :(

  • @griceldacibrian5539
    @griceldacibrian5539 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need to take the TOEFL test but I m very nervous. I am watching your videos to help me understand better.

    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for commenting. If you ever want some additional help, you can check out our site: www.tstprep.com :)

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    @raimundojunior3958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Accent

  • @Charlieson294
    @Charlieson294 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Josh, I can’t thank you enough! Just got my Toefl home scores back, from the test I had last Sunday.
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    • @TSTPrep
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    @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.273 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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    • @TSTPrep
      @TSTPrep  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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