How I Scored 117/120 On the New TOEFL Exam // My Tips & Tricks

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  • How I Scored 117/120 On the New TOEFL Exam // My Tips & Tricks
    Hey guys! This week I thought I would share some of my TOEFL preparation tips with you guys! I know how arduous it is to study for the exam, so I hope this video will help you out and make your life a bit easier :)
    Feel free to comment any questions you have down below, I'd be more than glad to answer them.
    Hang in there and ace that test!!!
    Thank you for stopping by my little corner on the internet today :)
    Resources:
    TOEFL iBT Sixth Edition: amzn.to/3tqJkcV
    Essential Words for the TOEFL: amzn.to/47mEc7f
    TOEFL Prep Set (Kaplan Test Prep): amzn.to/3NKvKIl
    Brandon Seo: / channel
    TST Prep: / toeflspeakingteacher1
    Note-taking: 7esl.com/abbreviations-for-no...
    Exam Word: www.examword.com/toefl-practi...
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:35 My Preparation Process
    2:15 Reading Section
    4:46 Listening Section
    7:13 Speaking Section
    12:09 Writing Section
    14:20 My Resources
    Music: • Pancakes Jeff Kaale | ...
    Socials: @sybilxwang
    Email: sybilwangxwork@gmail.com

Komentáře • 444

  • @sybilxwang
    @sybilxwang  Před rokem +40

    Thank you guys again for watching this video and I will be posting new TOEFL videos soon!
    If you find my content helpful please let me know through the comments or through the Thanks button.
    It really means a lot to me when you guys like my content and support my channel! See you guys very soon :))))

  • @aceallen2505
    @aceallen2505 Před 2 lety +624

    1. Reading: Skim only, don't try to read whole passage in detail because of time crunch
    2. Recheck answer choices if you have time
    3. Listening: Jot only important detail, develop and practice note taking using simple abbreviations and symbols
    4. Speaking: Use your clean and tailored cohesive templates
    5. Have intonation/emphasis/delivery on words
    6. Writing: Use your clean and tailored cohesive templates. Practice, reiterate.
    PS - Resources in description

  • @mjulek3732
    @mjulek3732 Před 2 lety +416

    I just wanted to say thank you for the advice. For me, the most helpful piece of advice was note taking and the website where you could practice the speaking questions. It helped and I got 116/120.

  • @AcousticTelevisions
    @AcousticTelevisions Před rokem +195

    As a TOEFL tutor, she's on point about all of these ^
    Another top tip?
    Always go from general to specific!

    • @suhaawad850
      @suhaawad850 Před rokem

      Can you tutor me?

    • @ticketforlife2103
      @ticketforlife2103 Před rokem +16

      Wtf does that mean?

    • @AcousticTelevisions
      @AcousticTelevisions Před rokem +30

      @@ticketforlife2103 in your answers start general - "First, it is healthy." Then get more specific, explain how it's healthy and the benefits etc.
      Another example: "First, the professor says *something*. He says *explain something he said further*"

  • @aldrama2603
    @aldrama2603 Před rokem +768

    I spent good amount of money on books and tutors and it took me a year to get my Toefl and I got a 105. my friend girlfriend how ever used *DmvNerds* and she got a 118 😭

  • @odomos
    @odomos Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you so much Sybil for sharing your tips. This was one of the most useful and clear videos I've watched.

  • @nqtduc
    @nqtduc Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your video style is so awesome, to the point, and has everything I needed! Truly a gem!

  • @aidarsharafullin6900
    @aidarsharafullin6900 Před rokem +2

    You are an amazing speaker. Thank you for this detailed video, your presenting skills are on point. I've learned things I didn't consider researching before

  • @harleyhang3421
    @harleyhang3421 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for your sharing! It really inspired me a lot in toefl studying!!!

  • @grettalwaba
    @grettalwaba Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for all this information. I havent taken the test yet but i feel confident already.

  • @khatastrophy02860
    @khatastrophy02860 Před 2 lety +58

    I've just taken the TOEFL test this morning and I wanted to thank you for your advice! I watched your video yesterday, feeling a little skeptical concerning my abilities but you really helped me to try and do my best! Thanks again for everything! :)

  • @adrimurcia1079
    @adrimurcia1079 Před 2 lety +27

    Speaking section is for me the more challenging part of this TEST. THANK YOU GIRL FOR YOUR ADVICE

    • @btugrul
      @btugrul Před 11 měsíci

      Just add some Murcian accent and it will all be fine! :)

  • @kamilapolanco1664
    @kamilapolanco1664 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you so much for the tips! I hope I can do great!! My test is on Monday and I want to be really prepared for it. Wish me luck and pray for me y'all!

  • @mariadelourdessolares6680

    Hey! Thank you so much for all your advices and for the resources! This video will be really usefull to me!

  • @PauloNavaC
    @PauloNavaC Před rokem

    Thank you for your time and help, Sybil! :)

  • @donalex1292
    @donalex1292 Před 2 lety

    Thank you, this video just comes in handy!

  • @persistonurdreams7180
    @persistonurdreams7180 Před rokem +2

    This is so informatitive , ty so much .

  • @user-wv3qn2tw1f
    @user-wv3qn2tw1f Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks alooooot for these advice and tips...they're definitely gonna help me with my test 😁👍🏻

  • @michellepapadakis5703
    @michellepapadakis5703 Před rokem +1

    I just want to thank you for making this video. Its amazing and so clear en clever! I am going to present my test in a few days and I will come back when I get my results.

  • @topj0j0
    @topj0j0 Před 2 lety

    Hey!
    Thanks a lot for the suggestions and resources.

  • @leploeo7145
    @leploeo7145 Před rokem

    Thank you for your advices. I'll try to apply them, practically, the best i can

  • @mb-kz5vg
    @mb-kz5vg Před 2 lety +64

    I came back to this video to thank you. You were the first person that recommended me using templates, and because of it speaking was one of my highest scores. I had very little time to study, and I expected nothing above 80 but I got a 99. 💜😅

    • @sybilxwang
      @sybilxwang  Před 2 lety +8

      Thank you so much!! And congratulations to you!

    • @BlinkCodee
      @BlinkCodee Před rokem +2

      Hey can you share me the resources

  • @anahithakottamasu5619
    @anahithakottamasu5619 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hi Sybil! Thank you so much for your tips and for pointing me to the TST Prep channel. Keep up the great work! Your content will help so many people for years to come

    • @sybilxwang
      @sybilxwang  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your encouragement! Good luck with everything 🤍

  • @lisa-yt6to
    @lisa-yt6to Před rokem +35

    Thank you very much! I am really grateful for your videos; I scored 103/120 (R 27, L 27, S 23, W 26)! I was really bad at the beginning of my journey with TOEFL, but with everyday practice and your videos, I achieved my goal of scoring more than 100! Thank you for being so unimaginably helpful to all international students!!

  • @WorkVideo100
    @WorkVideo100 Před rokem +1

    ...An English teacher here - just wanted to say this is a great resource for anyone taking the TOEFL! Love the tips & tricks, I will borrow some of these for my private lesson students. Small pronunciation note for you "tem·pluht" instead of "playt" - :) Have a great week!

  • @Magdalennaa11
    @Magdalennaa11 Před rokem

    so helpful, thank youuu !!💓💓💓

  • @JibrilAlhiraa-jd7fk
    @JibrilAlhiraa-jd7fk Před rokem

    thank you for making this video
    such an inspirational ❤

  • @shookuda9680
    @shookuda9680 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for this one and three other helpful TOEFL videos! I wish I’d seen these videos before I first took the TOEFL last year (where I scored 103 btw).. As I’m planning to study abroad, I’ll definitely prepare with the tips you’ve shared in this video and take the test again. Thank you, and keep up the good work 👍

  • @aryasg7420
    @aryasg7420 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much! It was really helpful

  • @angelleonelmamaniquispe9317

    THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!

  • @PailininPloy239
    @PailininPloy239 Před 2 lety

    This is very helpful! thank you so much! ^^

  • @emiliehorn7319
    @emiliehorn7319 Před rokem

    Thank you a lot! Very helpful.

  • @torresetm
    @torresetm Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for your help. It was really important for me.

  • @angelfi
    @angelfi Před 2 lety +2

    It is a perfect score! Well done! And thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @exkilz104
    @exkilz104 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this useful video.To be honestly, I really love it. I would like to get the TOEFL IBT high scores like you.

  • @oochansworld5606
    @oochansworld5606 Před rokem +13

    Thanks to you, I scored 118!! learning the structures of the questions greatly helped. Thanks !

    • @sybilxwang
      @sybilxwang  Před rokem +1

      I’m so glad to here that! Thank you for sharing the good need with me!!

    • @kshitijapatil6591
      @kshitijapatil6591 Před rokem +1

      Hey how many days /months did you study ?What was your study plan like ?

  • @faridapoya4596
    @faridapoya4596 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for those useful tips. I will apply them.

  • @emperoroflaw
    @emperoroflaw Před 2 lety +7

    Highly appreciate you for sharing with your experience. I will pass TOEFL IBT in soon. I will definetly use your recommedations and suggested resources for preparation. Good luck in your professional and academic ways

    • @universitylecturer1177
      @universitylecturer1177 Před 2 lety

      Please can you share your Toefl IBT journey with us ,
      To share benefit and,
      we are going to be so grateful to you

  • @ozeoliveros9803
    @ozeoliveros9803 Před 2 lety

    I could listen to you all day, Sybil.

  • @ChrisZuo
    @ChrisZuo Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you Sybil! I got 110 on my most recent test after watching your video. Your video really helped me a lot when I was struggling with speaking section. Thank you again!!

  • @lunaMeeee
    @lunaMeeee Před rokem

    Thank you so much for such a helpful video ❤️

  • @ashishthapayt
    @ashishthapayt Před 8 měsíci

    Wow. Found it really helpful !

  • @sultanwaqar8819
    @sultanwaqar8819 Před rokem

    The way you tried to explain the speaking section its very helpful

  • @linaali6792
    @linaali6792 Před 2 lety +3

    It's really very very very helpful, I'm going to do my Toefl test after one month ♥️

  • @KagomeHigurashi-sb7xj
    @KagomeHigurashi-sb7xj Před 4 měsíci

    Admire your confidence! I truly hope someday I can speak English as fluently as you do :D

  • @user-bi6gj6yl7w
    @user-bi6gj6yl7w Před rokem

    It really helps! Thanks

  • @maramalsakkaf5332
    @maramalsakkaf5332 Před rokem

    This was very helpful. Thank you..

  • @woodching
    @woodching Před 2 lety +15

    This is so useful for me! I have recently started to browse some TOEFL information and I hope I can take the test before sophomore year! This video really gives me a more direct way to prepare my TOEFL exam! Speaking is definitely my biggest weaknesses. It’s so hard to come up with answers when I’m nervous, so I’ll definitely follow your suggestions and find my own template! Rly thank you so much for this video (btw I really enjoy listening to your English 🥺)

  • @meem3538
    @meem3538 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for this video Sybil. I got my scores back today and I got a 117 too lol. I appreciate your tips ❤

  • @ABHINAN160898
    @ABHINAN160898 Před rokem +1

    Helpful!

  • @lionman108081
    @lionman108081 Před rokem

    Great job !

  • @Pologram
    @Pologram Před 2 lety +2

    This is your most viewed video, I would friendly suggest you to do more stuff like that since you see that it has 30 times more of the views of the rest of your content :)

  • @frischkasetoast2668
    @frischkasetoast2668 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank u!! I’ll write the TOEFL in two weeks and I am really scared of it… and a little frustrated… but you gave me some new energy:)

  • @raphjacksun
    @raphjacksun Před 2 lety

    Very helpful !

  • @dollaya8893
    @dollaya8893 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much. This is so helpful

  • @carolinaalbamaruganrubio2446

    wow this was very helpful!

  • @swifttoefl
    @swifttoefl Před 5 měsíci

    Sybil has an excellent voice for TOEFL as a second language speaker. Great tips!

  • @isabellafogaca1612
    @isabellafogaca1612 Před rokem

    thank you i never hear about this of the toefl before .

  • @mihoirie4361
    @mihoirie4361 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for the tips! It’s very helpful. I wanted to ask you if you used all of the official book or just the part of it.

  • @raisachowdhury154
    @raisachowdhury154 Před rokem

    Your vedios helping me a lot..Thank you very much..!❤😊

  • @andresjustinianod.7067

    Thank you Sybil!

  • @user-nl4jo6lq1m
    @user-nl4jo6lq1m Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much!

  • @Mj00527z
    @Mj00527z Před 2 lety +5

    Oh my God wowo that's unbelievable amazing score. Congrats miss prettiest shine. 😀😊🎉 And can you guide or share with me some tricks, how can I raise my score especially in speaking, listening and writing section?

  • @shl.ciel_
    @shl.ciel_ Před 2 lety

    Hello, I can't find Brandon seo CZcams channel. Thankyou so much for the video.

  • @yazosoyo
    @yazosoyo Před rokem

    Good tips, you do know that “for me personally” is a pleonasm? But, hey! Someone with such stellar score has all my respect

  • @resalaljedaani8594
    @resalaljedaani8594 Před 2 lety +492

    How is 117 not a perfect score sis😭

  • @umerfarooqshahid7258
    @umerfarooqshahid7258 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much ❤️❤️

  • @raqueldoty
    @raqueldoty Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @haemmmsterr
    @haemmmsterr Před rokem

    Hi Sybil!
    I was so impressed by the way you talk, so naturally and comfortably. I always try to memorize expressions and the ways that native speakers use in any conversations. But I forget before long... How should I deal with this problem..??

  • @123leonardo12340
    @123leonardo12340 Před 2 lety

    Great video

  • @user-tp9dx5lb9j
    @user-tp9dx5lb9j Před 2 lety +2

    Thx you for advicing. I saw this video a single day ago, it will be clearly helpful to study toefl! However, toefl test is terribly difficult to foreigner who aren't living in english speaking country...!

    • @sybilxwang
      @sybilxwang  Před 2 lety

      It definitely is, but I truly hope you picked up some helpful tools watching this video ;)

  • @Hassan.farzad
    @Hassan.farzad Před 2 lety +1

    I love the way u speak so much.

  • @user-vh7vh1xb3t
    @user-vh7vh1xb3t Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your tips, especially listening section! I realized that I was focusing on writing, not listening. I kept making wrong answers and didn't know why, and now I know that was because I tried to perfectly complete my notetaking. Thanks to you, I left my pressure on listening behind.
    *me watching : 2 weeks..?? Ah she's a native I got it

  • @hosseng6091
    @hosseng6091 Před 2 lety +1

    Hiiii Sybil! Thank you for all your great info about TOEFL. I have a problem which really makes me feel nervous: I hope you can give me a tip. In gonna take TOEFL home in a few days and my desk has a "pull-out keyboard tray". I want to place my whiteboard on the keyboard tray. And my laptop is on the desk. Do you think I should put the whiteboard on the desk surface too ?

  • @mattkohenoglu9768
    @mattkohenoglu9768 Před 2 lety

    Wow you sound great. congrats.

  • @Storiesbysilk
    @Storiesbysilk Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for tips! I saw all your TOEFL videos but the listening was missing

  • @universitylecturer1177

    Super helpful,

  • @paulisevindu1261
    @paulisevindu1261 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks a lot dear Sybil Wang...

  • @masdalenapoli8891
    @masdalenapoli8891 Před 2 lety +6

    I registered this morning for the day after tomorrow :"), your video is such big help for my 2 days preparation, pray for me guys!! I'll come back again with my score, hihihi

  • @kerrylamb1007
    @kerrylamb1007 Před rokem

    thanks for the tips (from a toefl teacher)

  • @universitylecturer1177

    Each second in this video is great important

  • @luiseberaldin4844
    @luiseberaldin4844 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for the amazing tips Sybil!! I have a very important question!! On the Listening Section, can you see the questions while you hear the audio or do they only pop up after?

  • @sothearasoeun4566
    @sothearasoeun4566 Před 2 lety +9

    I have only two days to prepare for an urgent TOEFL iBT test, I found this really helpful. Thank you so much.

    • @sybilxwang
      @sybilxwang  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for being so supportive! Wishing you all the best!!

    • @universitylecturer1177
      @universitylecturer1177 Před 2 lety +1

      Please can you share your toefl IBT preparation with us in order to share the benefit and we are going to be very grateful to you

    • @repvoo2399
      @repvoo2399 Před 2 lety +1

      how did it go ?

    • @sothearasoeun4566
      @sothearasoeun4566 Před 2 lety +3

      University Lecturer Well, actually my English is not that good! And it was my very first time talking TOEFL or IELs. My tips would be just to make sure that you know and understand the whole process of testing system, you also need to be very flexible and carefully complete all the 4 parts of TOEFL. More importantly, please practice pre-test as much as possible.

    • @sothearasoeun4566
      @sothearasoeun4566 Před 2 lety

      Suleyman Agamoglanli it was great, I satisfy with what I have done.

  • @PRECIOUSCHIMEZIE-dj7kq

    Perfect!

  • @missartlover7615
    @missartlover7615 Před 2 lety

    Thank u!!

  • @user-successdiary
    @user-successdiary Před 2 lety +3

    Sybil!
    i’m korean high school students.
    my school is relatively in the rural .
    so my friends, my parents, and my all around people don’t think about broad university.
    they are only conceiving me to go to korean university.
    but i don’t wanted to satisfy this small university in the small country
    I wanted to see more huge world and I want to be nice.
    so recently , I’m looking for tips for toefl and SAT in the youtube and I find you be there!
    Because you are almost native, although There is surely a gap , I think it so fortunate to me to look for you in youtube
    thanks for a tips in native’s view 😁😁
    though my English is somewhat awkward😓 but I ‘m going to enter my dream university at any cost!!
    thanks again Sybil , and wish my best of luck and pray for me please.
    See you later in USA.

    • @paoladias4805
      @paoladias4805 Před 2 lety +1

      I hope that all your dreams come true 🤍 good luck

  • @clemencelimouzin5644
    @clemencelimouzin5644 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for your video, I have the toefl at the end of week and I have a lot of pressure! I hope it goes well :)

  • @BilalALHAMMUD
    @BilalALHAMMUD Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your efforts
    please can you make a video for speaking section

  • @htinpawpyae5576
    @htinpawpyae5576 Před rokem

    Thanks a lot.

  • @janneingebrigtsen6422
    @janneingebrigtsen6422 Před 2 lety +16

    Hi, thank you so much for sharing your greatest tips & tricks! I am contemplating whether to buy the book you suggested or not. I have signed up for the test 15 of January and I need a score above 92p. Did you experience the book as essential in your preparation?

  • @weiwei2734
    @weiwei2734 Před rokem

    Hi! That’s really helpful and could you please tell me what resource is best for practice reading?

  • @reiii5369
    @reiii5369 Před 2 lety +9

    I’m taking my Home Edition Test in 30mins and I’m finishing up my preparations and doing last-minute reviews.
    I’m going in on my own with no tips and tricks and just the insight I got from the TOEFL free prep resources and a practice volume.
    Will check in after! Wish me luck.

  • @mimouniaymane2849
    @mimouniaymane2849 Před rokem

    Hi !! Thank you so freaking much for the help, i just have a single question, What's better TOEFL at home or the test center?? And thanks again we appreciate your help a lot

  • @twa9342
    @twa9342 Před rokem

    Hello Sybil, but I scored 116 on my TOEFL exam last week !!!!!!! Thank you so much for your tips, must say, your videos are hugely helpful

    • @kajalraut4185
      @kajalraut4185 Před rokem

      Hi,
      What resources did you use for preparation and how long have you been preparing for the exam?

    • @twa9342
      @twa9342 Před rokem +1

      @@kajalraut4185 I took official TOEFL lessons with a professional teacher :) I've been preparing since April, so some four months

  • @ricamaenava
    @ricamaenava Před 2 lety +84

    I will take my exam in 1 day and 17 hours. I'm kind of nervous and scared. Watching people who took the home edition share their good experiences makes me feel better and confident with myself, TOEFL committee, and Proctor U. Wish me best of luck and pray for me please. Thank you guys! and Thank you Sybil for this helpful video! Best of luck everyone! I pray we all get the score we need!

    • @hamadnossier2953
      @hamadnossier2953 Před 2 lety +3

      how did it go? hope u nailed it

    • @ricamaenava
      @ricamaenava Před 2 lety +19

      @@hamadnossier2953 Hi! It went so great. I got more than the score that I needed. I received my score and it was 91. :)

    • @hamadnossier2953
      @hamadnossier2953 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ricamaenava wow that's really great. May I ask you how long have you been preparing for the exam?

    • @ricamaenava
      @ricamaenava Před 2 lety +5

      @@hamadnossier2953 Around 3 weeks, but I only studied 30 min-1 hour a day because I was busy.

    • @claudialhofferukatu6201
      @claudialhofferukatu6201 Před 2 lety +1

      how much did it cost you? huhu I am planning to take it this month.

  • @pansya
    @pansya Před 11 měsíci +1

    your hair is so beautiful

  • @woodching
    @woodching Před 2 lety +2

    Also, I wanna share with you that I had enter NCCU this September! As a little fan of you, I bet I’ll be real exited when I run into you someday in the campus 🥺🥺

    • @sybilxwang
      @sybilxwang  Před 2 lety +1

      Congrats and hopefully I’ll see you around!!

  • @user-fy4mu3ox6y
    @user-fy4mu3ox6y Před rokem

    Hi, Thank you for the video and sharing Tips, which they are really useful. I have a Question about speaking section.
    Should I click on submit and save my answer for each question on TOEFL iBT, or the software just does that automatically?
    I really appreciate that if you answer my question. Thank you

  • @PauloNavaC
    @PauloNavaC Před rokem

    Sybil: where did you find the audio tracks for the listening practice sets of the official guide? I bought it as you recommended, but the software only shows the practice tests :/ please, help

  • @axelaurelius3854
    @axelaurelius3854 Před rokem +1

    She’s one of the rare toefl takers that does sound like she actually got the highest score.