Hi michael, I wanted to thank you for your amazing videos and templates. As you may remember my writing samples were not really good at first. By one month of practice I got overall score of 112 and 28 on writing section, so thank you again for your practical content.
I used your template in Writing Task 1 (Integrated Essay) and I scored 30/30 in Writing. I’d like to say thank you for your toefl test resources/practice tests. They are very helpful as they are clear and well-detailed.
Hi Michael, thank you very much for your video. I also wanted to give you feedback, I used your templates and scored 112 Points but only 23 in the writing section... I almost always got full points in the TESTREADY exercises. Also, contrary to what ETS says on the website, there is no enhanced score reporting anymore, so I have no way of seeing what might have gone wrong. In addition, a score review is also not possible. Other sections: 29 Reading, 30 Listening, 30 Speaking... now I have to take the TOEFL again next month and have to spend another $315 :(
Hi Michael, just wanted to share with you that I gave my exam last month after watching almost all your videos. I got a pretty great score for myself(110, 27R 28L 27S 28W). All thanks to you and many other youtube videos. To anyone watching the videos, I'll just say for speaking part focus on the sustained speech and you're almost halfway there, no need for fancy words or anything. Do the ets testready questions daily until d-day along with following the templates shared on the channel. Thanks, much love!
Hi Michael, thank you in advance for your kindness. The topic is Colonizing Asteroids. The article and the lecture are both about colonizing asteroids. There are three possible merits which are brought by the article: for scientific potentials, possible economic growth and long-term survival for humanity. However, the professor challenges those ideas. First of all, the article mentions that due to its special environment like small size, low gravity and thin atmosphere, research on it could have an impact on many fields of technology. While the professor says that it’s unlikely to happen because we simply don’t know much about the asteroids. Due to lack of knowledge, we don’t understand how many asteroids are there and what are their conditions. It will be possible only if we have more understanding about them. Moreover, the article brings out the idea that colonizing asteroids will be helpful for boosting the economy. Because there are many rare natural resources on the asteroids, if we can manage a way to collect them, it will not only create new industries but also improve the job markets by releasing more jobs. However, the professor challenges the idea that we can’t predict the precise amount of mines in every asteroids. Because we don’t know the number of the resources we could mine, we can’t estimate that it is worth transporting it back to Earth. Perhaps we could cost less in the traditional way to collect them on Earth. Finally, the article suggests that it could be a solution for humanity’s long-term survival. It could serve as a shelter when something bad happened to Earth. The professor opposes that it will not be suitable for humanity to live because it’s too small and don’t have enough mass to create livable gravity for us. If we really consider colonizing asteroids, the settlements must be designed and built to cope with the gravity. Also, it might be harmful for us to live in such a low gravity environment.
Your details are pretty good here, but the skeleton of your essay is weak and awkward. Consider using my template for this task: www.toeflresources.com/writing-section/toefl-writing-templates/ Otherwise, your grammar is pretty good. There are some errors here, but nothing too significant. I think this essay would score about 24 points. Nice work.
Hello Michael. Thank you so much for your help on this video! How can I know which one is my score in one of the many options you have on your sample questions?
Hi Michael, Thanks for another great content Just had a question? When you are going to update for academic discussion? Because my exams are in near future and your contents were great help for me. I would be really happy if you give me the exact date.
Hello, i'd like to get an evaluation please! The topic and the text is from your website, The Cave of the Hands. here's my essay: The reading passage and the lecture both discuss the Cave of the Hands, a famous archaeological site in Argentina. While the reading presents several theories, the lecturer challenges these theories by providing evidence and alternative ideas. According to the reading, the handprints that gives the cave its fame could have served as a communication tool, similar to an alphabet. Yet, the professor believes there are flaws in the author’s theory. He contends that the handprints might have been an artistic choice by the inhabitants. He goes on to say that arrangement of handprints are also random and as far as the research goes, the sequence or the patterns of the handprints are not logical. Moreover, according to the writer, the handprints might be tied to religious matters. He adds that a lot of ancient cultures used to integrate their art into their religious or ceremonial practices. Once again, the professor is not in accordance with the author’s position. He says that there aren't any religion artifacts that have been found in the cave. He also states that if there was any religious significance in the cave, there'd be at least an evidence that could have strenghtened this theory. Finally, the reading puts forth the idea that since the said cave is really close to places where evidence of hunting has been found, the handprints may had some meaning or purpose related to hunting. The author thinks that it could be a record of successful hunts or it even could be a way to honor the combined efforts of the entire group. Nevertheless, the professor opposes this theory by stating that the absence of depictions of actual hunting scenes or animal symbols raises doubts over the theory. He claims that if the humans who lived there or used the cave had created animal symbols, the author might have been right.
@@Toeflresources The reading passage and the lecture both discuss about the appearing as guests on the television, presenting differing perspectives. The former provides three benefits which can helps to grab attentions, while latter offers counterarguments to each of these points. Firstly, the passage states that they tends to get some reputations among their collegues, and he mentions if he put his view through televisions many people will appreciate his views. However, the lecturer contradicts this statement by mentioning this professor will not be invited in the meeting, conference who focused on the more entertaining sectors. Additionally, he goes on to say that the professor will might not get the chance for funding also for their research paper. Secondly, the text mentions that university will get more applicants for the upcoming students which helps to build the reputations of the university. Nevertheless, the speaker challenges this claims by stating that if they focused more on tv appearances they have to think about the contents what they are going to present, dress they have to look goods, and reherse the whole things, by doing this activites and rehersal have to do that will take their time and efforts. Moreover, if they gives this time to the students to do research ideas, for meetings that will be more benefit. Finally, the author contends that if they appears on television people will get to learns more from the experts and gain more ideas. In contrary, the professor counters this argument by explaining nowadyas, people will not take seriously about the Tv network depth. Furthermore he adds that people will focused on the academic titles, background information, brief introduction rather then Tv reporter.
This one would probably score about 18 points. The details are accurate, but there are multiple grammar and language use errors in every sentence. That will hold you back.
Please give me an evaluation. This is for integrated writing, the topic of colonizing asteroids. The topic of asteroid colonization is highly debated, with some believing in its potential for scientific benefits and resources while others doubt such assumptions. In the reading passage, the author believes that asteroid colonization could bring many benefits in terms of scientific advances and economic development. However, the speaker strongly disagrees with this viewpoint due to the general lack of knowledge about asteroids. First, the author argues that asteroid colonization has the potential to bring great scientific advances because of the asteroids’ small size, low gravity and lack of atmosphere. This ensures a unique environment for scientific research. On the other hand, the speaker explains that it is not necessarily the case. This is because there is not enough knowledge on asteroids to be able to predict its scientific benefits, or if there are any at all. Second, the author suggests that asteroid colonization could also bring economic growth and development. They explain that the new discoveries and resources found in asteroids could bring upon new industries and therefore new job opportunities. However, the speaker does not agree with such claims. This is because there is an inadequate amount of knowledge about the asteroids to come to that conclusion. Finally, the author asserts that asteroid colonization could preserve earth’s natural resources and environment. This is because they believe the asteroids’ resources could be an alternative to the earth’s resources, reducing extraction and therefore help in the preservation of the planet’s natural resources. On the other hand, the speaker thinks it is still not clear mining resources from asteroids would be effective, both in time and cost, compared to extracting from earth. Furthermore, there is no knowing of what kind of resources would be available either. In conclusion, while the reading passage presents a positive outlook on asteroid colonization, the speaker provides a more skeptical perspective. Through addressing the insufficient knowledge that is available on asteroids, the speaker effectively challenges the assumptions in the author’s argument, suggesting that there is a need to reevaluate such claims and have them backed up with real proof to achieve a more concrete and realistic argument regarding asteroid colonization.
This is pretty good. I think it would score about 25 points. But you've wasted a ton of time with a needlessly long conclusion and a fairly long introduction. Remember that almost all of your score comes from your body paragraphs. Focus on them. Don't waste time on a conclusion that won't impact your score at all.
Hi michael, I wanted to thank you for your amazing videos and templates. As you may remember my writing samples were not really good at first. By one month of practice I got overall score of 112 and 28 on writing section, so thank you again for your practical content.
I am so happy to have helped. And thanks for coming back to share the story of your success. That sort of thing keeps me going!
I used your template in Writing Task 1 (Integrated Essay) and I scored 30/30 in Writing. I’d like to say thank you for your toefl test resources/practice tests. They are very helpful as they are clear and well-detailed.
You are always one of the best instructors!
Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot to me! Hey... when will you take the test?
@Toeflresources You're most welcome! I will take the test in April 2025.
Oh, wow. You've got lots of time to study. I am so happy to hear that you are taking the test seriously!
Many many thanks to the man who never asked for the paid courses, the templates he provides,
10000 times better than a paid courses.
Thanks Sir
Aw. Thanks for the kind words. They mean a lot to me!
Hi Michael, thank you very much for your video. I also wanted to give you feedback, I used your templates and scored 112 Points but only 23 in the writing section... I almost always got full points in the TESTREADY exercises. Also, contrary to what ETS says on the website, there is no enhanced score reporting anymore, so I have no way of seeing what might have gone wrong. In addition, a score review is also not possible. Other sections: 29 Reading, 30 Listening, 30 Speaking... now I have to take the TOEFL again next month and have to spend another $315 :(
Hi Michael, just wanted to share with you that I gave my exam last month after watching almost all your videos. I got a pretty great score for myself(110, 27R 28L 27S 28W). All thanks to you and many other youtube videos.
To anyone watching the videos, I'll just say for speaking part focus on the sustained speech and you're almost halfway there, no need for fancy words or anything. Do the ets testready questions daily until d-day along with following the templates shared on the channel.
Thanks, much love!
Thanks for the kind words! I am so happy to have helped a bit.
Your score is impressive... what's the next step for you?
@@Toeflresources Hi, I am planning to pursue masters in the US.
Awesome! Drop me a line in a few months and tell me all about it!
Hi Michael, thank you in advance for your kindness. The topic is Colonizing Asteroids.
The article and the lecture are both about colonizing asteroids. There are three possible merits which are brought by the article: for scientific potentials, possible economic growth and long-term survival for humanity. However, the professor challenges those ideas.
First of all, the article mentions that due to its special environment like small size, low gravity and thin atmosphere, research on it could have an impact on many fields of technology. While the professor says that it’s unlikely to happen because we simply don’t know much about the asteroids. Due to lack of knowledge, we don’t understand how many asteroids are there and what are their conditions. It will be possible only if we have more understanding about them.
Moreover, the article brings out the idea that colonizing asteroids will be helpful for boosting the economy. Because there are many rare natural resources on the asteroids, if we can manage a way to collect them, it will not only create new industries but also improve the job markets by releasing more jobs. However, the professor challenges the idea that we can’t predict the precise amount of mines in every asteroids. Because we don’t know the number of the resources we could mine, we can’t estimate that it is worth transporting it back to Earth. Perhaps we could cost less in the traditional way to collect them on Earth.
Finally, the article suggests that it could be a solution for humanity’s long-term survival. It could serve as a shelter when something bad happened to Earth. The professor opposes that it will not be suitable for humanity to live because it’s too small and don’t have enough mass to create livable gravity for us. If we really consider colonizing asteroids, the settlements must be designed and built to cope with the gravity. Also, it might be harmful for us to live in such a low gravity environment.
Your details are pretty good here, but the skeleton of your essay is weak and awkward. Consider using my template for this task: www.toeflresources.com/writing-section/toefl-writing-templates/
Otherwise, your grammar is pretty good. There are some errors here, but nothing too significant. I think this essay would score about 24 points. Nice work.
Hello Michael. Thank you so much for your help on this video!
How can I know which one is my score in one of the many options you have on your sample questions?
Well, you could post your sample essay right in the comments here! Or in the comments of any of the other writing videos!
Thanks a lot, sir🎉🎉🎉😊❤
I'm glad you found this video helpful. Keep practicing!
Hi Michael, Thanks for another great content
Just had a question?
When you are going to update for academic discussion?
Because my exams are in near future and your contents were great help for me.
I would be really happy if you give me the exact date.
Maybe in two weeks. Honestly, though, there are a TON of videos about that task from earlier this year. They are all good enough!
I have uploaded a few videos about the question. Start here: ua-cam.com/video/R4SduEOLfQk/v-deo.html
Hi Michael, can you pls tell me how the writing scoring works? How do they convert the raw score(1-5) into scaled score(1-30)? Is there any formula?
The score is converted using regular math. There is no great secret.
Just remember that your essay is scored by both a human and the AI.
@@Toeflresources Let's say I got 5 in one essay and 4 in another, how do I calculate it to get my score out of 30?
There is no secret to it, really. It is just regular math.
Like: (9/10) * 30 = your score
Hello, i'd like to get an evaluation please! The topic and the text is from your website, The Cave of the Hands.
here's my essay:
The reading passage and the lecture both discuss the Cave of the Hands, a famous archaeological site in Argentina. While the reading presents several theories, the lecturer challenges these theories by providing evidence and alternative ideas.
According to the reading, the handprints that gives the cave its fame could have served as a communication tool, similar to an alphabet.
Yet, the professor believes there are flaws in the author’s theory. He contends that the handprints might have been an artistic choice by the inhabitants. He goes on to say that arrangement of handprints are also random and as far as the research goes, the sequence or the patterns of the handprints are not logical.
Moreover, according to the writer, the handprints might be tied to religious matters. He adds that a lot of ancient cultures used to integrate their art into their religious or ceremonial practices.
Once again, the professor is not in accordance with the author’s position. He says that there aren't any religion artifacts that have been found in the cave. He also states that if there was any religious significance in the cave, there'd be at least an evidence that could have strenghtened this theory.
Finally, the reading puts forth the idea that since the said cave is really close to places where evidence of hunting has been found, the handprints may had some meaning or purpose related to hunting. The author thinks that it could be a record of successful hunts or it even could be a way to honor the combined efforts of the entire group.
Nevertheless, the professor opposes this theory by stating that the absence of depictions of actual hunting scenes or animal symbols raises doubts over the theory. He claims that if the humans who lived there or used the cave had created animal symbols, the author might have been right.
Exceptional work. This is just about perfect. Just stop starting sentences with "yet."
Thank you so much! 🙏 @
Almost reached 100k 🥳❤
So close! I hope you have subbed!
@@ToeflresourcesExactly i did 🙂
Thank you so much
You're most welcome!
😊😊😊thanks!!!
My pleasure! When will you take the test?
@ on Friday :) hope I score over 100, I’m using your templates for the writing section task 1 🙋🏻♀️
Hey, how did it go?
THank you
You're welcome!
Hello can you response my answer, my exam is so near i only practices from youtube
Post your essay and I'll respond.
@@Toeflresources The reading passage and the lecture both discuss about the appearing as guests on the television, presenting differing perspectives. The former provides three benefits which can helps to grab attentions, while latter offers counterarguments to each of these points.
Firstly, the passage states that they tends to get some reputations among their collegues, and he mentions if he put his view through televisions many people will appreciate his views. However, the lecturer contradicts this statement by mentioning this professor will not be invited in the meeting, conference who focused on the more entertaining sectors. Additionally, he goes on to say that the professor will might not get the chance for funding also for their research paper.
Secondly, the text mentions that university will get more applicants for the upcoming students which helps to build the reputations of the university. Nevertheless, the speaker challenges this claims by stating that if they focused more on tv appearances they have to think about the contents what they are going to present, dress they have to look goods, and reherse the whole things, by doing this activites and rehersal have to do that will take their time and efforts. Moreover, if they gives this time to the students to do research ideas, for meetings that will be more benefit.
Finally, the author contends that if they appears on television people will get to learns more from the experts and gain more ideas. In contrary, the professor counters this argument by explaining nowadyas, people will not take seriously about the Tv network depth. Furthermore he adds that people will focused on the academic titles, background information, brief introduction rather then Tv reporter.
@@Toeflresources This is from the Ets seventh edition Practice set 2
This one would probably score about 18 points. The details are accurate, but there are multiple grammar and language use errors in every sentence. That will hold you back.
Please give me an evaluation. This is for integrated writing, the topic of colonizing asteroids.
The topic of asteroid colonization is highly debated, with some believing in its potential for scientific benefits and resources while others doubt such assumptions. In the reading passage, the author believes that asteroid colonization could bring many benefits in terms of scientific advances and economic development. However, the speaker strongly disagrees with this viewpoint due to the general lack of knowledge about asteroids.
First, the author argues that asteroid colonization has the potential to bring great scientific advances because of the asteroids’ small size, low gravity and lack of atmosphere. This ensures a unique environment for scientific research. On the other hand, the speaker explains that it is not necessarily the case. This is because there is not enough knowledge on asteroids to be able to predict its scientific benefits, or if there are any at all.
Second, the author suggests that asteroid colonization could also bring economic growth and development. They explain that the new discoveries and resources found in asteroids could bring upon new industries and therefore new job opportunities. However, the speaker does not agree with such claims. This is because there is an inadequate amount of knowledge about the asteroids to come to that conclusion.
Finally, the author asserts that asteroid colonization could preserve earth’s natural resources and environment. This is because they believe the asteroids’ resources could be an alternative to the earth’s resources, reducing extraction and therefore help in the preservation of the planet’s natural resources. On the other hand, the speaker thinks it is still not clear mining resources from asteroids would be effective, both in time and cost, compared to extracting from earth. Furthermore, there is no knowing of what kind of resources would be available either.
In conclusion, while the reading passage presents a positive outlook on asteroid colonization, the speaker provides a more skeptical perspective. Through addressing the insufficient knowledge that is available on asteroids, the speaker effectively challenges the assumptions in the author’s argument, suggesting that there is a need to reevaluate such claims and have them backed up with real proof to achieve a more concrete and realistic argument regarding asteroid colonization.
This is pretty good. I think it would score about 25 points. But you've wasted a ton of time with a needlessly long conclusion and a fairly long introduction. Remember that almost all of your score comes from your body paragraphs. Focus on them. Don't waste time on a conclusion that won't impact your score at all.
@@Toeflresources noted, thanks a lot!