TOEFL| How to score high in Writing Task

Many classmates think that writing is the most difficult part of the TOEFL test. Although you keep practicing and accumulating, but it seems hard to improve the score.

But don't worry! Leapy has sorted some writing tips for everyone.

1. Integrated Writing

1. Pay attention to the combination of reading and listening

In the integrated writing section of the TOEFL, the listening material often refutes the viewpoints of the reading material. Therefore, students must pay attention to note-taking during the listening part. It's also important to take precise notes, which means recording the counterarguments presented in the listening material.

2. Avoid copying the original text directly

Some students repeat the content of the original text directly for task response. This is a big mistake! It's essential to rephrase and use your own words to rewrite or explain the original text.

3. Emphasize the use of transition words

When comparing the viewpoints of reading and listening, use some transition words. This helps make the logic of the essay clearer and the structure more rigorous.

I know many students actually understand these three points, but due to their own limited English, they are unable to make it and don't know where to start to improve.

Therefore, you could use Lingoleap's writing practice and mock test functions to enhance your writing skills. Whether it's general practice or a mock test simulating the official test interface, you can get scored and evaluated after completing your answer.

In addition to providing scores based on the real exam scoring criteria, it also offers an revised version of your original essay with increased vocabulary and sentence variety. Additionally, it offers you a mind map, making your logic clearer and smoother.

Not only that, in the mock test feature, Lingoleap provides an immersive mock exam experience for you, allowing you to maintain high concentration and adapt to the exam mode in advance, focusing more on the listening material.

With such additional practice, even when sitting in the exam hall, you won't miss information in the listening material due to nervousness.

2. Writing for an Academic Discussion

In academic discussion writing, there are also several points to note, which could be summarized as follows:

1. Increase discussion content: In your response, do not merely reply to and argue others' views; also add your own insights.
2. Simplify tenses: Try to avoid the use of long, complex sentences and tenses. Simpler tenses can help avoid minor mistakes.
3. Use of complex sentences: Utilizing different clauses and parallel structures is very suitable for students aiming for high scores.

Since the scoring dimensions are similar, the approach to improving Academic Discussion writing and Integrated writing is the same. In a nutshell:

Practice frequently, focus on the diversity of vocabulary and sentence structures, pay attention to task response, maintain logical coherence, and try to avoid grammatical and expression errors.

To achieve these points, Lingoleap can help you.