Don't buy it. The “negative washback” critique rests on an idealized view of language education. In high-stakes situations, context-specific training is not a compromise — it’s the most effective, efficient path to success.
Read more →No. In my view — and I’ll back this up — the ETS TOEFL Speaking avatars for 2026 do not live in that valley. They’re not creepy, unsettling, or eerie.
Read more →Both realtime and delayed feedback help learners improve speaking. Realtime feedback is usually better for building accuracy and fluency during practice. Delayed feedback is better for reflection, planning, and long-term retention.
Read more →Most learners don’t fail because they’re bad at English. They fail because they’re inconsistent.
Read more →Elite is for those who want to wake up on test day and know for sure they’re ready, because they’ve practiced under pressure, learned their weaknesses, improved them, and backed it up with data.
Read more →My Speaking Score can tell you what’s wrong. But you have to do the work to fix it.
Read more →So the next time you think about TOEFL Speaking, skip the tutor. Open your browser. Use your data. Because in TOEFL prep, clarity starts with insight — not guesswork.
Read more →Why do test-takers who are on their 30th, 40th, 50th attempt continue to register for another TOEFL, believing somehow that "this time might be different"?
Read more →The Interview task is designed to feel natural — but it tests real speaking skill under pressure. It challenges you to organize your thoughts quickly, express yourself clearly, and respond with confidence.
Read more →The Listen and Repeat task requires you to listen to a sentence once and then repeat it exactly as you heard it. It's my new favourite task, and it will be yours too. But be careful, it's tougher than it looks...
Read more →The TOEFL iBT® Speaking section is undergoing its most significant update in years. Here's everything you need to know.
Read more →Most TOEFL test-takers get stuck somewhere between structure and fluency, especially on Speaking Tasks 2 and 3. They’re unsure how much detail is enough, how to paraphrase without losing meaning, and how to keep things sounding natural. In our recent webinar...
Read more →Paraphrasing is a core TOEFL skill that reflects how well you understand and communicate ideas. Use my CCC method to break complex ideas into clear, digestible language.
Read more →This post is about truth vs. myth—what’s actually happening behind the scenes in scoring, and what test-takers need to do if they’re serious about getting a 26+.
Read more →In this post you’ll learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to finally break through the hardest part of the TOEFL Speaking mountain: getting from 25 to 26.
Read more →The AI revolution has transformed product creation, A new AI-native platform era is emerging—those who anticipate and adapt early will thrive, while others risk being cut off. We're ready.
Read more →Disorganized speakers often talk too fast or slow down erratically as they search for words. SpeechRater calculates this in words per second and gives a percentile score.
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