Thanks josh sir i have Been struggling with reading but after practicing from your tests i got 26 in reading and 27 listening unofficial score the exact score will share with you in some days thank you very much ❤❤
Hi Josh. Thanks so much for all the effort you put in and your commitment to helping test takers. So, I want to ask sth about this AI scoring machine....I mean, I understand that on the Mock test, it is ok to have an AI helper for scoring the result but I am pretty skeptical about the actual test scoring by the AI on the real TOEFL TEST.... because first; 1- to be honest, what kind of algorithms are used or which AI developer/company that the ETS is getting help from, is just unknown.... it is clear that every AI developing company is using very different rules and coding methods. What is more, the data sets they are using to develop or enhance their AI engines or programs are very diverse and come from very diverse sources. I mean how reliable this way of AI scoring is in the actual TOEFL TEST? we all know that AI companies are relentlessly after as much data as possible to improve their AI programs, even before their AI programs are capable or ready to be launched.... 2- Is our real score on the actual TOEFL TEST going to be given/scored or evaluated only by AI or only by educated test teacher or by both?
Hi there and thank you for your thoughful comment. Of course, ETS doesn't release information about their algorithms for security reasons, but speaking and writing responses are still graded by AI and human graders.
Please, last time I took the test, most speakers who talked in the listening section had a hard_hearing voice, like a baseline in music, low frequency, I bearly heard what that very old man's voice, and even that female student was saying 😢 what should I do next time .?
Thank you very much for your question. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about the voice in the listening section. The best way to understand it better is do expose yourself to as many practice tests as possible so you can get used to this style and cadence.
Hi there and yes, unfortunately, that is correct. Those free academic questions are no longer available and instead have been incorporated with their new platform.
Hi! If in the reading practice test I get the estimate score of 18-23, how can I know which will be the score in the real test? Because I don't know if it is closest to 18 or to 30, and I need to get 24. So I don´t know if I should take the test in 5 days or not yet. Hope I explained myself. Thank you for your support. Josh you are an excellent teacher. I have the same question of the other sections.
Hi there and thank you for asking. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict how you will perform on the real test. Here is a link to our practice tests with answer keys and grading rubrics to help you determine your estimated score. - drive.google.com/file/d/1WNfW5woOuxuER7FD5jfxe9MxMhuOsA_c/view There are also some other TH-cam channels with TOEFL Reading practice, I would try them as well to see how you do. Either way, good luck on your test, and let us know how it goes.
Hi! I would like to ask if the time of the listenings (3-5min each) is also considered in the 36 total minutes? or the time is "paused" when the full listening is being played?
Hi there and good question. It depends on the proctor since there is no explicit rule that says you can not do that. I believe it is okay. With that being said, I would try to limit reading aloud if possible just to avoid any issues.
Hey josh! I wanted to ask u that the numbers shown after giving ETS test are by writing like ur unofficial numbers reading 13and listening16 are the final numbers which will be shown at the end of exam
Good question. The "unofficial" score is a score you get for the reading and listening sections after you complete the exam. It is "unofficial" because ETS has to double-check it before they send out your "official" scores by mail or email 7 business days later. Usually, the unofficial and official scores are the same, though.
Thank you for the suggestion. I will keep it in mind for the future! Either way, you can find free and paid practice resources on our site as well, www.tstprep.com
I am sorry to hear you didn't get your goal score, I am sure it is frustrating. If you need some help, you may want to work with one of our professional TOEFL tutors or at least try a trial lesson and they can give you some pointers - tstprep.com/store/toefl-trial-lesson/.
Unfortunately, there is no way to know what score you will get on the real test because it's hard to predict how you will perform under test conditions.
Thank you for commenting. Here is a link for reaching out to ETS for students with disabilities - www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/register/disability-accommodations.html. I'm not sure if this will qualify in your case, but it wouldn't hurt to reach out, let them know your situation, and see what they can do.
First of all, thanks Josh I really appreciate it. Toefl is getting beaten by ielts cuz of this they try to do marketing. Toefl is nonsense it includes 12 subjects who is the master of all science. You people may say that toefl tests your English not your knowledge, it is completely wrong if you don't have good science dont take toefl go give a try on ielts. Ielts is the best!
I just didn't know how to prepare for TOEFL, but since I have watched your videos I don't fell so lonely. Thank to your efforts Josh😊
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!
Thanks josh sir i have Been struggling with reading but after practicing from your tests i got 26 in reading and 27 listening unofficial score the exact score will share with you in some days thank you very much ❤❤
Great, thanks for letting us know.
Thanks for this interview, I will take the test is on March 20th
Thanks for commenting and good luck on your test.
How did it go!
Going for test in 2 days. But I used testready since last 3-4 days. It's a great option for test takers. Wish I had more time to explore.
me too, saturday
Thank you for your feedback. I hope everything went well.
Thank you TST prep, I got 20 at reading and 25 at listening section while I am still a high school student.
Great😃Thank you for sharing.
2 days and I will take the test, wish me luck ...
Best of luck
The same but im not ready
same here, good luck to us!
@@sunbaegyu could you help me , how can i enhance my reading part? Because it is really hard to me
Good luck
Guys can i ask you
Where do you study from?
Very useful information. Thanks
The TOEFL Test Prep platform has only one full free test and the Academic Discussion. Everything else you need to buy. How is that helpful?
Thank you for your feedback.
Hi Josh. Thanks so much for all the effort you put in and your commitment to helping test takers.
So, I want to ask sth about this AI scoring machine....I mean, I understand that on the Mock test, it is ok to have an AI helper for scoring the result but I am pretty skeptical about the actual test scoring by the AI on the real TOEFL TEST.... because first;
1- to be honest, what kind of algorithms are used or which AI developer/company that the ETS is getting help from, is just unknown.... it is clear that every AI developing company is using very different rules and coding methods. What is more, the data sets they are using to develop or enhance their AI engines or programs are very diverse and come from very diverse sources. I mean how reliable this way of AI scoring is in the actual TOEFL TEST? we all know that AI companies are relentlessly after as much data as possible to improve their AI programs, even before their AI programs are capable or ready to be launched....
2- Is our real score on the actual TOEFL TEST going to be given/scored or evaluated only by AI or only by educated test teacher or by both?
Hi there and thank you for your thoughful comment. Of course, ETS doesn't release information about their algorithms for security reasons, but speaking and writing responses are still graded by AI and human graders.
Please, last time I took the test, most speakers who talked in the listening section had a hard_hearing voice, like a baseline in music, low frequency, I bearly heard what that very old man's voice, and even that female student was saying 😢 what should I do next time .?
Thank you very much for your question. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about the voice in the listening section. The best way to understand it better is do expose yourself to as many practice tests as possible so you can get used to this style and cadence.
Wow thanks for the info , very helpful
Hi, Josh! If I understand correctly, they removed the free academic discussion tasks from the platform, right?
Hi there and yes, unfortunately, that is correct. Those free academic questions are no longer available and instead have been incorporated with their new platform.
@@TSTPrep Thaks for the response! You are always very helpfull!💛
@@TSTPrep I just used them though...
@@TSTPrep Can we still access those free academic discussion questions on the TestReady platform, or are they gone forever?
@@ethanking123 Sob!!! I could not find them..except in Activity of the Day
Hi! If in the reading practice test I get the estimate score of 18-23, how can I know which will be the score in the real test? Because I don't know if it is closest to 18 or to 30, and I need to get 24. So I don´t know if I should take the test in 5 days or not yet. Hope I explained myself. Thank you for your support. Josh you are an excellent teacher. I have the same question of the other sections.
Hi there and thank you for asking. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict how you will perform on the real test. Here is a link to our practice tests with answer keys and grading rubrics to help you determine your estimated score. - drive.google.com/file/d/1WNfW5woOuxuER7FD5jfxe9MxMhuOsA_c/view There are also some other TH-cam channels with TOEFL Reading practice, I would try them as well to see how you do. Either way, good luck on your test, and let us know how it goes.
Thank you so much for the information, very useful
Hi! I would like to ask if the time of the listenings (3-5min each) is also considered in the 36 total minutes? or the time is "paused" when the full listening is being played?
You will have 36 minutes in total, this includes listening to lectures or conversations and answering the questions.
thanks
@@TSTPrep
I'm gonna take the test tmr , plz pray for me .And I have s question , r we allowed to read the passage aloud during the test or not
Hi there and good question. It depends on the proctor since there is no explicit rule that says you can not do that. I believe it is okay. With that being said, I would try to limit reading aloud if possible just to avoid any issues.
Hey josh! I wanted to ask u that the numbers shown after giving ETS test are by writing like ur unofficial numbers reading 13and listening16 are the final numbers which will be shown at the end of exam
Good question. The "unofficial" score is a score you get for the reading and listening sections after you complete the exam. It is "unofficial" because ETS has to double-check it before they send out your "official" scores by mail or email 7 business days later. Usually, the unofficial and official scores are the same, though.
Hi Josh please uplode more test in youtube thanks
Thank you for the suggestion. I will keep it in mind for the future! Either way, you can find free and paid practice resources on our site as well, www.tstprep.com
Hi josh ... I gave two times toefl but can't receive my desire score ...please help me 😢
I am sorry to hear you didn't get your goal score, I am sure it is frustrating. If you need some help, you may want to work with one of our
professional TOEFL tutors or at least try a trial lesson and they can give you some pointers - tstprep.com/store/toefl-trial-lesson/.
Can you make a video comparing My Speaking Score to this new platform please?
Interesting idea, I'll keep it in mind, but from first impressions, I would opt for the My Speaking Score platform for price and convenience.
i’m taking my exam in 5 days, im soooo scared
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
tomorrow is my TOEFL test, wish me luck :'/. I will say my score after the test :u
How did it go?
I got 20-25 in speaking practice session, can i expect the same in real test? is the evaluation same?
Unfortunately, there is no way to know what score you will get on the real test because it's hard to predict how you will perform under test conditions.
Does it give close feedback as the actual test?@@TSTPrep
how to login in tst prep for free prepration😔
You can create a free account at this link - tstprep.com/sign-up/
You need to bring back 10 minutes break! I need to use restroom!! I have kidney issues!!
Thank you for commenting. Here is a link for reaching out to ETS for students with disabilities - www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/register/disability-accommodations.html. I'm not sure if this will qualify in your case, but it wouldn't hurt to reach out, let them know your situation, and see what they can do.
First of all, thanks Josh I really appreciate it.
Toefl is getting beaten by ielts cuz of this they try to do marketing. Toefl is nonsense it includes 12 subjects who is the master of all science. You people may say that toefl tests your English not your knowledge, it is completely wrong if you don't have good science dont take toefl go give a try on ielts. Ielts is the best!
Thanks for sharing. Totally understand your feelings.
Totally agree!
Agree, IELTS is waaay better
Like such interviews..
Good luck
I just feel it's exactly the same material in a new guise, thoroughly disappointed.
Thank you for your feedback.