Do you know the TOEFL test? It is an English proficiency test for non-native speakers of English. Its type of test is different from that of English proficiency test in China, and it is relatively difficult. So are you worth the time for TOEFL test this year? If you are preparing for the TOEFL test, come and see the TOEFL test schedule I prepared for you.
Time of TOEFL in 2023
January: 4th, 7th, 10th, 14th
February: 7th, 11th, 15th, 25th, 26th
March: 4th, 8th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 25th, 28th
April: 1st, 12th, 15th, 18th, 26th, 29th
May: 6th, 10th, 13th, 20th, 23rd, 31st
June: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 14th, 20th, 28th
July: 4th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 22nd, 23rd
August: 15th, 19th, 23rd, 26th, 27th
September: 6th, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 26th
October: 10, 14, 18, 21, 22, 28, 29
November: 1st, 4th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 28th
December: 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 26th
How to prepare for TOEFL test
1、 Understand the content and form of the exam
1. Overview of TOEFL test: TOEFL test is divided into four parts: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The test duration is four and a half hours. Each part has its own questions and requirements, including the topics and language skills involved in the exam.
2. Be familiar with the content and format of the exam: Before preparing for the exam, you need to understand the content and format of each part of the exam in detail. This includes real and simulated test questions for reading, listening, speaking and writing, which can help you get familiar with the test format, assess your own level and carry out targeted exercises.
2、 Develop test preparation plan
1. Set learning goals: make a reasonable learning plan according to your own time and goals. Specify daily or weekly study time and ensure that the content of each exam section can be covered.
2. Make a test preparation plan: make a detailed test preparation plan according to your own schedule and test preparation progress. The preparation time and key points of each part, as well as the time and frequency of the mock exam, should be considered.
3、 Accumulate vocabulary and grammar knowledge
1. Increase vocabulary: academic vocabulary is widely used in TOEFL. Increase your vocabulary by memorizing words, reading academic articles and using vocabulary books. At the same time, learn the usage and collocation of vocabulary.
2. Learning grammar knowledge: TOEFL requires very high vocabulary and grammar, so you need to accumulate enough vocabulary and grammar knowledge during the preparation period. It can be accumulated by doing questions and reading English articles.
4、 Improve listening and reading skills
1. Improve reading skills: Reading is the first part of TOEFL. In order to improve your reading skills, you can read more English newspapers, magazines and academic articles to develop your ability to understand different styles and topics. Use TOEFL reading practice materials to focus on skills such as fast reading, scanning and detail understanding. At the same time, we should expand our vocabulary and improve our understanding of vocabulary and sentence structure.
2. Improve listening skills: listening is the second part of TOEFL. In order to improve your listening skills, you can listen to more English radio, TV programs and movies. Develop the ability to listen to different accents and speech speeds. Use TOEFL listening materials to focus on listening to key information, guessing answers and other skills.
5、 Improve oral and writing skills
1. Improve oral skills: oral English is the third part of TOEFL. In order to improve your oral skills, you can take oral training classes or find native speakers of English for oral practice. Try to simulate the oral exam environment, practice answering common questions, and improve language fluency and articulation. At the same time, pay attention to the correctness of pronunciation, intonation and grammar.
2. Improve writing skills: writing is the fourth part of TOEFL. In order to improve your writing skills, you can practice more writing tasks and ask experienced teachers or friends for feedback. Learn different writing structures and expressions, and improve writing logic and language expression ability. At the same time, pay attention to the accuracy of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
6、 Take mock exams and check and fill gaps
1. Take a mock exam: In the preparation process, it is very important to take a mock exam. Taking a formal mock exam can familiarize you with the exam environment and time limits, and assess your performance. According to the results of the simulation exam, adjust the learning plan and key content, and improve the weak points.
2. Leak detection and filling: In the process of learning, it is also very important to constantly detect and fill gaps. Pay attention to analyzing the errors and shortcomings in the exercises and practice exams, and find solutions. You can consult teachers, participate in coaching courses or consult relevant books and reference materials to make up for knowledge gaps and strengthen weak links.
7、 Keep a positive attitude
Finally, keeping a positive attitude is the key to preparing for TOEFL. You may encounter setbacks and difficulties in preparing for the exam, but don't be discouraged. Adhere to the learning plan, believe in your ability, and maintain a positive attitude and good learning habits.
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