Hi everyone! Today's video is all about understanding what it truly takes to score 100+ on the TOEFL, based on the recent ETS report on score distribution. Analyzing TOEFL score distributions through understanding percentiles and score breakdowns can help you reach a 100+ as it shows you exactly where you stand compared to other test-takers. As some of you might have guessed, ETS normalizes your scores. What does this mean? It means your raw score – the number of questions you answer correctly – isn't simply your final score. Rather, your performance is compared with how other test-takers did on that particular test form. For example, if you get a raw score of 23, but the overall group on your test day performed significantly worse than average on those specific questions, your scaled score could actually be adjusted up to a 25. This statistical adjustment ensures that a score of, say, 25 in Reading represents the same level of proficiency regardless of which version of the t...
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.