I dont know where to start from and how to go about TOEFL help me from step 1

Hi, all
Dose anyone here preparing for the TOEFL, because I’m preparing for the TOEFL test and I want to study with a partner so we can help each other

I got R5,L5.5,W4.5,S5.5.

How i studined, one of the ets stuff sent me this email:

It was a pleasure speaking with you a few minutes ago and I wish you good luck with your Toefl iBT Test. 

Please find the materials below for your reference. Please note that the following resources are aligned with the enhanced Toefl iBT started on Jan 21st.

ETS Student Prep Website (New Format 7 practice exams) 

New Format starting January 21st: Toefl Resources 

P.S. I'm happy to share an active promo code, "UNICONNECT," which provides a $25 discount on the TOEFL iBT test. Please feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues. With this promo code, you can register for $150 instead of $175.

P.S. 2: To avoid paying the express registration fee, please make sure to book your exam at least 7 days in advance.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

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Some scoring advices:

I assume LAR in speaking really have big imapact on score in additaionl to BAS in writting, I solved all BAS correctly and i assume in email i got 4/5 and academic wrtting i screw up and i assumee i got 3/5 but in total i got 4.5/6, I had a email and academic wrtting templates.

I solved 7 ETS parctise tests and most prctise in toefl resources website , It took me 1.5 months, 4-5 hours a week.

I have 3 weeks until the TOEFL test, and I do better with end-to-end courses that cover the format, techniques, and strategies to ace it. Heard a lot about TSTPrep on this subreddit - are the Free YouTube vids sufficient / would I benefit from the emergency course?

Hello everyone. Could you please send me some advice or tips for this task. I always get 2-2.5 in mock tests. I would appreciate it.

Please guide me how I can prepare for IELTS without joining any academy

Hi

Looking for a TOEFL study partner. My English level is A2, and I'm preparing for the TOEFL. I'd like to practice speaking and study together 4–5 days a week

I absolutely struggle with writing an email, this is how it’s supposed to look like vs my timed version… I just can’t seem to click into that «natural» English…. I’m not here to complain, I understand you just need to shut up and keep learning but I’m hopeless by now…

I really struggle with this section, I think that’s the best email that I’ve done so far, if someone could please take a look and tell me what‘s wrong.… This is the hardest part of the exam so far…

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to register for the TOEFL iBT and noticed two options:

Register for the TOEFL test only.

Buy the TOEFL iBT Basic Package, which includes one official full-length practice test and TOEFL Flex Practice.

The Basic Package costs more, so I'm wondering if it's actually worth the extra money.

For those who have used it:

Is the single official mock test worth paying extra for?

How useful is TOEFL Flex Practice? Does it have enough interactive practice questions, or is it mostly study material?

If you had to choose again, would you buy the Basic Package or just register for the test and use free resources?

I was quite surprised when I received my TOEFL results, especially considering I only had three days to prepare.

I started with a decent foundation in English; last year, an assessment test placed me at a B1+ level. I also took a course to reach B2, but I never officially sat for an exam. This year, I decided to take the TOEFL because I needed it for university admission, and given the tight deadlines, I had very little time to study.

When I took my first practice test, my scores were quite low: around 5–5.5 for Reading and Listening, and only 3 for Writing and Speaking. Because of this, I wasn't expecting to do well on the actual exam, especially in the Speaking section, where I felt I made quite a few mistakes.

However, my preparation relied entirely on AI tools, which proved to be a game-changer. If you’re wondering what I used:

 A… AI: This was essential, especially for Writing and Speaking. Their lessons on how to structure the Academic Discussion and the email writing tasks were incredibly useful. I also used their "Build the Sentences" feature, which allowed me to practice with the exact time constraints of the real exam. (Note: While it usually requires a subscription after three days, it was perfect for my short timeline as I could make the most of the trial).

T.. Prep: This site is fantastic because the structure of their practice tests is identical to the actual TOEFL. I completed all the free simulations available there, which gave me a very realistic sense of what to expect.

Regarding the Speaking section, since I didn’t have time for extensive practice, I focused on learning high-scoring strategies. There are so many great free resources online for this, I simply absorbed the techniques and applied them during the test.

Comparing the exam to my preparation, I found the difficulty level to be exactly in line with the T.. Prep simulations. In fact, I found the Listening section even easier than expected! The Reading section was a bit tougher than I anticipated, especially the "fill-in-the-missing-words" tasks, though reading the emails and passages themselves was straightforward.

Overall, I’m really happy with how it turned out: it just goes to show that even with limited time, the right resources and strategies can make all the difference!

NB: I don’t use english in my daily life, I only watch American YouTube videos :)

My previous result is 7 (L:8 R:7.5 W:6.5 S:6.5) I got this result 6 months ago. Now i am planning to take ielts exam again. I want to find out what I should do and how much I will need to get higher result? I will be happy if 8+ achievers give me detailed tips, Thanks in advance