Many students think TOEFL Speaking and Writing use fixed templates.
TOEFL is not like a math problem.
You cannot get a high score by just filling in blanks.
Templates can help a little, but they are not enough for top scores.
ETS shows real high-scoring TOEFL answers.
These answers come from older questions, but the question style is similar today.
High-scoring answers do not use templates.
Good answers:
Explain ideas clearly
Connect ideas well
Sound natural
High TOEFL scores come from clear communication, not memorization.
Welcome to Dr. Byrnes' Academic English, where we focus on improving English learners' formal language skills, essential for academic and professional success. Unlike colloquial English, which is informal and idiomatic, formal English emphasizes grammatical accuracy and precise vocabulary usage. Additionally, spoken formal English should adhere to the standard American accent in our context.