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Re: How can I pass TOEFL test???

Danyoo — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:12:25 GMT

Flying,

You can start by being careful with your spelling:
hallo ---> hello
everybady ---> everybody

Also don't forget the use of the article and appropriate choice of words:
I will have TOEFL test ---> I will take the TOEFL test

Make sure your subject and verb agrees:
The TOEFL make my life AWFUL ---> TOEFL makes my life awful

Otherwise, just do your best and may you obtain a high score!!!
Sorry but I am afraid there is no "secret" advice I can offer.

Re: Toefl practice

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:52:44 GMT

Hi pieanne was looking for help with something else when I saw this one

2. this sentence appears complete to me other than the spelling - should be 'weather' and not 'whether' - puts a different perspective on the sentence.

Hope this helps - deliberately haven't corrected the spelling of 'satelites' as it's good practice to use the dictionary

Regards

Helen

Re: Request for valuable and experienced suggestion how I can make Motivation Letter better.

akb — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:58:12 GMT

Hi,

Thanks for your response.I really apprecaite it.
Yes I took TOEFL with CBT 227.Although it is not good enough but you can say it average.
First of all about spellings.My spelling may be wrong as I use spell check with American English on some words I use english is british one.
Secondly apart frome spelling the conent of letter you think is not appropiate one!!
If you give me one example that would help me in rewriting.
I am new in city so there are very less chances that I will get some help localy thats why I ask for the help? But as you said it need extensive rewriting then definately I have to find someone to help me.I do not havemuch hope in this regard.
Anyway thanks

Re: Request for valuable and experienced suggestion how I can make Motivation Letter better.

anon1 — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 03:03:56 GMT

akb,

I had a quick look at your letter.

By reading your accomplishments, I know that you are a smart person. So obviously English is a second language for you.

To be honest, your letter requires a fair amount of work. I can't simply say change this and change that. Instead, your letter requires a fairly extensive amount of rewriting.

Have you taken the TOEFL exam which measures English proficiency? Is your score sufficiently high?

The problem with these motivation letters is that they are supposed to be written by the person making the application, not by a third party.

If I could give some generic advice, it would be this:

1) Be careful with your spelling. Use a spell checker.

2) Be very focused in your message.

I think the reason you have not received much feedback is because you require an extensive amount of assistance. And this letter should be written by you alone.

Is there anyone that can help you locally? Can you sit and meet with someone to discuss and revise your letter?

MountainHiker

Re: Please check my essay for the IELTS preparation

sherif_fam — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 06:20:45 GMT

Hi Julie

Thanks for your reply.

Information regarding the IELTS : (if the forum rules do not allow such posts, I am asking any moderator to erase it, Thanks)
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The IELTS (International English Language Test System), is like TOEFL; but it is common in UK, Europe, Canada and Australia, while the TOEFL is common in USA.

Writing one essay is one of the tasks to be completed. The essay should be at least 250 words, excluding repetitions of any sentences from the subject, and to be completed in 40 minutes.

It is marked in relation to 3 factors:
1. Task fulfilment (how far the subject is covered and analysed in the essay, and the subject's questions -if any- are they answered fully?).
2. Cohesion (how logically the essay goes, in terms of ideas' flow), and coherence (how understandable is the essay, are the statements clear and self-explanatory?)
3. Vocabulary and sentence structure (is there a variation in the vocabulary, are the words used correctly in the correct position?, is the grammar correct?, are there any spelling mistakes?)
Each factor is marked out of 9 points, and the overall score is the average of the 3 marks.
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Julie, thanks again and I will appreciate any advice regarding the essay. I know it is shorter than 250 words, but the subject was little difficult to me; as it is totally out of my field.

P.S. I contributed by one post about spelling rules, few days ago, and would appreciate your comments on it also (especially the list of vowels).

Best regards,
Sherif

Re: Please help me fix my letter

anon1 — Wed, 03 Nov 2004 23:20:39 GMT

Hi,

Yes, I am serious--we don't get paid for helping.

Here's the problem: If your current letter is truly the best you can do, then you are in trouble. You will not be able to function at the university level. You need to work on improving your English first.

Have you taken the TOEFL language test yet? Is your score sufficiently strong that you can gain access to university. If so, then surely you have the ability to improve your letter from where it is now?

If you can improve your letter by fixing your spelling and fixing your sentences, then I am more than willing to help you improve your letter. You need to think about what you want to say, and how you want to say it.

MountainHiker