Jaime Miller

Directory of “Authentic” Practice for TOEFL iBT Writing Academic Discussions

Are you practicing with the Academic Discussion that you will answer on the new TOEFL iBT Writing test? On the page below, you can find a directory of practice material that feels authentic (based on these specifications). Jaime Miller’s Academic Discussions (stay tuned!) Michael Goodine’s Academic Discussions If you know of other teachers or businesses …

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3 Questions to Answer Before You Change Your TOEFL iBT Registration Date to BEFORE OR AFTER July 26

Mindset for TOEFL iBT, Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

Here are the 3 questions that I’m asking my foreign-trained professionals to consider when they choose their TOEFL iBT test date in April, May, June or July 2023… And here are my predictions about how the new test format will impact people’s performance on Reading, Speaking and Writing differently. My Transcript Are you having trouble …

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How to Navigate Confusion and Overwhelm when TOEFL iBT Speaking Tutors Give You Conflicting Advice

Uncategorized / By Jaime Miller

My newest video has a tip about how to navigate the inevitable conflict and overwhelm that you regularly experience if you’re using the internet to study for TOEFL iBT Speaking. You’ll also hear how one of my students raised his TOEFL Speaking score from 22-23 to 26 (despite some drops in his fluency)… because we …

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Details about The Shorter TOEFL Test (July 26 and later)

Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

In this video, you’ll find information about what you can expect on TOEFL iBT’s new (shorter!) test, beginning July 26, 2023. Also, I share some tips about what to expect on the new activity called “Academic Discussion” on TOEFL iBT Writing. Click here to comment or ask a question

3 Versions of Task 1 – #1 and 3 are ok… #2 is 😬

Mindset for TOEFL iBT, Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

Here’s what I said when one of my students (who needs a 26 on TOEFL Speaking) asked me this question… “I need help with this prompt: Do you agree or disagree? Having power and money is the best definition of success.” You can turn on subtitles by clicking “CC” on the lower right of …

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Comparisons, Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

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How Limiting Beliefs Block Your TOEFL iBT Score… And How to Fix It

Measurable Progress, Mindset for TOEFL iBT, Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

Click ▶️ to listen if you prefer that to reading What do you do if you’re telling yourself these kinds of messages about your ability to succeed at TOEFL iBT? “It’s not possible.” “I can’t do it.” “I’m not good enough / smart enough / young enough / fast enough / _____ enough.” “The conditions …

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How to Take one of ETS’s Realistic “Practice Tests” for TOEFL iBT

Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

If you’re new to studying for TOEFL iBT, one of the most useful things to do very early on is take an official practice test. My video demonstration below shows you how to do that. ETS is the company who creates the TOEFL iBT test. They have a special website where you can log into …

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3 Examples of “Fossilized” Mistakes that Block TOEFL iBT Speaking and Writing scores… and How to Fix Them

Measurable Progress, Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

One of the most common reasons why you may not be seeing your higher, required score on TOEFL iBT Speaking and Writing is a little-known issue called “fossilized” errors or “fossilized” mistakes. What is a “fossilized error”? Basically, a “fossilized” mistake is something that you repeat so many times, you memorize the mistake. Even if …

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22 Reasons Why Your Score Fluctuated on Your TOEFL iBT Tests

Mindset for TOEFL iBT, Study Tips & Resources / By Jaime Miller

During my decade in this industry, I’ve had countless conversations with students who are confused, frustrated and disappointed when their official score report is released by ETS. They felt they did everything they should… but the score report shows numbers that are too low. Below is a list of reasons why your score might have …

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Directory of “Authentic” Practice for TOEFL iBT Writing Academic Discussions

3 Questions to Answer Before You Change Your TOEFL iBT Registration Date to BEFORE OR AFTER July 26

How to Navigate Confusion and Overwhelm when TOEFL iBT Speaking Tutors Give You Conflicting Advice

Details about The Shorter TOEFL Test (July 26 and later)

3 Versions of Task 1 – #1 and 3 are ok… #2 is 😬

Protected: How to Spot Inauthentic TOEFL Practice for Speaking Task 1, 2, 3 and 4

How Limiting Beliefs Block Your TOEFL iBT Score… And How to Fix It

How to Take one of ETS’s Realistic “Practice Tests” for TOEFL iBT

3 Examples of “Fossilized” Mistakes that Block TOEFL iBT Speaking and Writing scores… and How to Fix Them

22 Reasons Why Your Score Fluctuated on Your TOEFL iBT Tests

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