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TOEFL E-mail schrijven: E-mail naar een medestudent — Oefenprompts & Strategieën 2026

Een e-mail sturen naar een medestudent of vriend is een van de meest voorkomende scenario's in de TOEFL 2026 e-mailtaak. Deze prompts testen je vermogen om in een semi-formele toon te communiceren over samenwerkingssituaties zoals het delen van aantekeningen, het coördineren van groepsprojecten en het plannen van activiteiten. Deze gids biedt oefenprompts gebaseerd op TOEFL-patronen, een voorbeelde-mail met commentaar, schrijfstrategieën en veelgemaakte fouten om te vermijden.

Oefenprompts gebaseerd op TOEFL-patronen · Door het LingoLeap Research Team

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Komen e-mails naar medestudenten vaak voor in de TOEFL e-mailtaak?

Ja. Een e-mail sturen naar een medestudent of vriend is een van de meest getoetste categorieën. Op basis van veelvoorkomende TOEFL-taakpatronen verschijnen prompts over het opvragen van collegeaantekeningen, het aanpakken van groepsprojectproblemen, het plannen van sociale activiteiten en het verzetten van studiesessies regelmatig, omdat ze realistische communicatie tussen studiegenoten weerspiegelen die universiteitsstudenten dagelijks tegenkomen.

Waarom scenario's met medestudenten voorkomen op de TOEFL

De TOEFL 2026-taak 'Schrijf een e-mail' is bedoeld om te toetsen of je in staat bent duidelijke, passend getoonzette e-mails te schrijven in situaties die een universiteitsstudent kan tegenkomen. Een e-mail sturen naar een medestudent is een voor de hand liggende keuze, omdat communicatie tussen studenten onderling een van de meest voorkomende vormen van schriftelijke interactie in het academische leven is. Studenten e-mailen elkaar regelmatig over gemiste lessen, groepsopdrachten, studieplannen en sociale activiteiten.

Wat e-mails aan medestudenten onderscheidt van andere e-mailcategorieën, is de semi-formele toon. Anders dan e-mails aan een docent (waarvoor een formeel register vereist is) of klacht-e-mails (waarvoor een stellige maar beleefde toon nodig is), bevinden e-mails aan medestudenten zich in het midden — vriendelijk en informeel, maar toch gestructureerd en doelgericht. Beoordelaars beoordelen of je dit evenwicht op een natuurlijke manier weet te vinden.

Prompts voor e-mails aan medestudenten testen ook je vermogen om met samenwerkingssituaties om te gaan: om hulp vragen, een probleem diplomatiek aankaarten, suggesties doen en de logistiek afstemmen. Deze scenario's vereisen dat je zowel beleefd als specifiek bent — twee kwaliteiten die rechtstreeks van invloed zijn op je score op de beoordelingsschaal van 0 tot 5.

30 oefenprompts

Deze oefenprompts zijn geïnspireerd op veelvoorkomende TOEFL-taakpatronen voor de categorie e-mails aan medestudenten. Gebruik ze om te oefenen met het schrijven van antwoorden binnen de tijdslimiet van 7 minuten. Klap een prompt open om een voorbeelde-mail te zien in de juiste semi-formele toon.

1Your group project for sociology class is falling behind because tasks have not been divided clearly.+

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  • Suggest a way to divide the remaining work between group members
  • Propose a deadline for each section so the project stays on track
  • Ask if the arrangement works or if they prefer a different split

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To: Jordan Subject: Sociology Group Project — Splitting Up the Work Hi Jordan, I hope your week is going well. I wanted to check in about our sociology project since the deadline is coming up in two weeks. Right now it feels like we have not clearly divided the work, and I think that is slowing us down. Would it work if I take the literature review and you handle the data analysis section? We could aim to have our drafts ready by next Friday so we still have time to combine everything and revise. Let me know if that split sounds fair or if you would prefer a different arrangement. Thanks so much — looking forward to getting this done together! Best, Alex
2One member of your group project team has not been responding to messages or completing their assigned tasks.+

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  • Politely mention that you have not heard from them recently
  • Explain what the group still needs from them to finish the project
  • Offer to help split their section if they are dealing with something unexpected

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To: Taylor Subject: Marketing Project — Checking In Hi Taylor, I hope everything is okay — I have not heard back from you about the marketing project, and I just wanted to check in. The rest of the group has been working on our sections, but we still need your part on competitor analysis before we can put the final presentation together. Would you be able to send us an update by Wednesday? If something came up and you need help, I am happy to split your section so we can stay on track. Just let me know what works best for you. Thanks for getting back to me! Best, Alex
3Your group project presentation is next week, and you think the team should do a practice run before the actual date.+

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  • Suggest a specific time and place for a rehearsal session
  • Explain why a practice run would be helpful for the group
  • Mention that you will check with the other members as well

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To: Morgan Subject: History Presentation — Practice Run This Weekend? Hi Morgan, I have been thinking about our history presentation next Thursday, and I think it would really help if we could do a quick practice run beforehand. That way we can make sure our slides flow well and that we are not going over the time limit. Would Sunday afternoon work for you? We could book a study room at the library for about an hour. I will check with the rest of the group too, but I wanted to see if that timing works on your end first. Let me know what you think! Best, Alex
4You have been assigned to lead a group project for environmental science, and you need to schedule the first team meeting.+

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  • Propose a specific meeting time and location
  • List two or three agenda items you think the group should discuss
  • Let them know you will also reach out to the other team members

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To: Casey Subject: Environmental Science Project — First Team Meeting Hi Casey, I hope you are having a great week. Since we just got assigned to the same group for the environmental science project, I wanted to set up our first meeting so we can get organized early. Would Thursday at 4 pm in the student center work for you? I think we should discuss three things: choosing our topic, dividing the research responsibilities, and setting a timeline for drafts. I will reach out to the other group members too. Looking forward to working with you on this! Best, Alex
5Your group has finished a draft of a research paper, but you think several sections need revisions before submission.+

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  • Explain which parts of the draft you think need improvement
  • Suggest how to divide the editing work between team members
  • Propose a timeline so the revisions are done before the deadline

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To: Riley Subject: Research Paper Draft — Revision Plan Hi Riley, I just finished reading through our research paper draft, and overall I think we are in good shape. However, I noticed a few sections that could use some work. The introduction feels a bit general, and the conclusion does not tie back to our thesis as clearly as it could. Would you be up for reviewing those two sections while I clean up the citations and formatting? If we can get revisions done by Monday, we will still have a couple of days to proofread before submitting. Let me know if that plan works for you. Thanks! Best, Alex
6You missed last week's biology lecture because you had a doctor's appointment you could not reschedule.+

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  • Explain briefly why you were absent from the lecture
  • Ask if they could share their notes from the class you missed
  • Offer to return the favor whenever they need notes in the future

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To: Sarah Subject: Biology Lecture Notes from Thursday Hi Sarah, I hope you are doing well. I had to miss last Thursday's biology lecture because of a doctor's appointment I could not reschedule. I heard Professor Kim covered the new chapter on cell division, and I do not want to fall behind before the midterm. Would you mind sharing your notes from that class? Even a quick photo of the key pages would be really helpful. I am happy to return the favor anytime you need notes from a class you miss. Thanks so much — I really appreciate it! Best, Alex
7A classmate was absent from your chemistry lab session and the lab report is due soon.+

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  • Let them know what experiment was covered during the lab session
  • Offer to share your lab data so they can complete their report
  • Mention when the lab report is due

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To: Jamie Subject: Chemistry Lab Data — Yesterday's Titration Experiment Hi Jamie, I noticed you were not in chemistry lab yesterday, so I wanted to reach out in case you need the data from the experiment. We did the titration lab where we measured the concentration of an unknown acid solution. Professor Lee also went over the format for the lab report, which is due next Tuesday. I am happy to send you my data and notes so you can complete your report. Just let me know and I will email them over tonight. Hope everything is alright! Best, Alex
8You found a helpful online resource related to your psychology class and want to share it with a classmate who mentioned struggling with the topic.+

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  • Describe the resource you found and what it covers
  • Explain why you think it will help them with the specific topic they are struggling with
  • Offer to share additional study materials you have

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To: Priya Subject: Helpful Resource for the Psychology Midterm Hi Priya, I was studying for our psychology midterm and came across a really helpful YouTube series that explains cognitive development theories in a clear way. I remembered you mentioned that Piaget's stages were confusing, so I thought this might help. Here is the link — the first three videos cover exactly what we need for the exam. The presenter uses great examples that made everything click for me. I also have some flashcards I made if you want me to share those too. Good luck studying — we have got this! Best, Alex
9Your professor recently changed the required textbook for your literature class. A classmate may not have seen the announcement.+

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  • Let them know the professor changed the required textbook
  • Tell them where they can find or buy the new book
  • Mention when they will need the book by

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To: Devon Subject: Literature Class — Textbook Change Hi Devon, I just wanted to give you a heads-up in case you did not see the announcement on the class portal. Professor Martinez changed the required textbook for our literature course — we are now using the Norton Anthology instead of the Oxford collection. The campus bookstore has copies in stock, and I also found a cheaper digital version on the publisher's website. We need it by next Monday since the first assigned reading is from chapter three. Let me know if you have any trouble finding it. Hope that helps! Best, Alex
10You took detailed notes during a guest lecture in your business class and a classmate asked if you could share them.+

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  • Confirm that you are sending your notes as promised
  • Highlight two or three key takeaways from the lecture
  • Mention that the professor said these topics might be on the final exam

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To: Liam Subject: Guest Lecture Notes — Startup Funding Hi Liam, As promised, here are my notes from the guest lecture on startup funding. I attached the full document, but I wanted to highlight a few key points since there was a lot of information. The speaker emphasized three main things: the importance of a clear pitch deck, the difference between seed funding and Series A, and why most investors focus on the team rather than just the idea. Professor Chen mentioned these topics might appear on the final exam. Let me know if anything in my notes is unclear and I will try to fill in the gaps. Happy to help! Best, Alex
11Your study group meeting for the upcoming economics exam needs to be rescheduled because the library room you reserved is no longer available.+

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  • Explain why the original plan needs to change
  • Suggest a new time and one or two alternative locations
  • Offer to coordinate with the rest of the study group once a plan is set

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To: Sam Subject: Economics Study Session — New Time and Place Hi Sam, I just found out that the library study room we reserved for Saturday is no longer available — apparently there is a special event that day. I am sorry for the inconvenience, but I wanted to suggest an alternative so we do not lose our study time. Would Sunday afternoon at 2 pm work instead? The campus coffee shop has a quiet back room that we have used before, or we could try the study lounge in the science building. Let me know which option works best and I will coordinate with the rest of the group. Thanks for being flexible! Best, Alex
12The material in your statistics class is getting more difficult and you want to form a weekly study group.+

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  • Explain why you think a study group would be helpful for the class
  • Describe how the group would work, including a proposed meeting schedule
  • Ask if they are interested in joining

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To: Mia Subject: Starting a Weekly Statistics Study Group Hi Mia, I have been finding the statistics material pretty challenging lately, especially the regression analysis chapter. I am thinking about starting a small weekly study group and wanted to see if you would be interested in joining. My idea is that we would meet once a week for about an hour, maybe on Wednesday evenings, and take turns explaining different concepts to each other. I find that teaching a topic is the best way to really understand it. I am also planning to invite two or three other people from class to keep the group manageable. Let me know if you are in! Best, Alex
13You and a classmate planned to study together for a philosophy exam, but your work schedule just changed and you have a conflict.+

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  • Apologize and explain the schedule conflict that came up
  • Propose a specific new day and time to meet
  • Reassure them that you still have enough time to prepare before the exam

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To: Noor Subject: Philosophy Study Session — Need to Reschedule Hi Noor, I am really sorry, but I need to reschedule our study session for the philosophy exam. I just found out that my shift at work was moved to Tuesday evening, which is when we planned to meet. I should have checked my schedule more carefully. Would Wednesday morning work for you instead? I am free from 9 am to noon, and we could meet at the library. I think we still have plenty of time to go over the ethics chapters before the exam on Friday. Let me know what works on your end. Sorry again for the change, and thanks for understanding! Best, Alex
14Your chemistry midterm exam is in one week and you want to organize a review session with a classmate.+

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  • Suggest two or three specific topics you think you should review together
  • Propose a plan for how the review session could work
  • Offer a specific day, time, and location to meet

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To: Ethan Subject: Chemistry Midterm — Review Session This Weekend? Hi Ethan, With the chemistry midterm coming up next Wednesday, I was hoping we could get together for a review session this weekend. I think it would be really helpful to go over the material together since we each seem to understand different parts well. I was thinking we could focus on three main topics: balancing equations, stoichiometry problems, and the gas laws. Maybe we could each prepare a summary of one topic and then quiz each other. Would Saturday at 1 pm in the science building work for you? Let me know your thoughts! Best, Alex
15A classmate suggested studying at a noisy cafe, but you prefer a quieter environment for studying.+

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  • Thank them for the suggestion and acknowledge their idea
  • Politely explain why you would prefer a quieter location
  • Suggest a specific alternative place to study

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To: Zara Subject: Study Spot — Alternative Suggestion Hi Zara, Thanks for suggesting we study at the downtown cafe — I know it is a fun spot. I was wondering though if we could meet somewhere a bit quieter instead. I tend to have trouble concentrating when there is a lot of background noise, especially when I am working through problem sets. Would the third floor of the university library work? It has a quiet study zone with big tables, and it is easy to get to from campus. We could always grab coffee afterward as a reward for a productive session. Let me know if that works for you! Best, Alex
16Your university's international student club is hosting a cultural food festival this weekend.+

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  • Describe what the event is and when and where it will take place
  • Mention specific things they can expect, such as food, music, or activities
  • Invite them to join you and suggest a time to meet up

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To: Kai Subject: Cultural Food Festival This Saturday — Want to Go? Hi Kai, I wanted to let you know about a really fun event happening this Saturday — the international student club is hosting a cultural food festival in the student center from noon to 5 pm. There will be food from over fifteen different countries, live music, and cooking demonstrations. I am planning to go around 1 pm and would love it if you could join me. Last year the Thai and Colombian food stalls were amazing. It is free for students, and you can buy food tickets at the door for just a few dollars each. Let me know if you are interested! Best, Alex
17You and some classmates are planning to see a movie this Friday evening and you want to invite another classmate who would enjoy it.+

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  • Explain what movie you are going to see and why you think they would like it
  • Share the details including time, location, and ticket price
  • Mention any plans before or after the movie, such as dinner

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To: Sophia Subject: Movie This Friday — Want to Join Us? Hi Sophia, A few of us from class are planning to see the new science fiction movie at the campus theater this Friday evening, and I thought you might want to come along. I remember you mentioning that you are a big fan of the director. The showing starts at 7:30 pm, and we were thinking of grabbing dinner at the pizza place nearby at 6 pm first. Tickets are discounted to five dollars with a student ID. It would be great to hang out outside of class for a change. Let me know if you can make it! Best, Alex
18Your class just finished a very difficult final exam and you want to organize a small celebration with your study group.+

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  • Congratulate them on finishing the exam
  • Suggest a get-together and offer a couple of activity ideas
  • Ask for their ideas and preferences for what to do

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To: Marcus Subject: Post-Final Celebration — Let's Get Together Hi Marcus, We survived the final! I do not know about you, but I feel like we deserve a little celebration after all those weeks of studying. I was thinking it would be fun to get the study group together this Saturday for dinner or maybe a game night at someone's apartment. Do you have any ideas for what we should do? I am open to anything — a restaurant, a potluck, or even just meeting up at the park if the weather is nice. Let me know what sounds good and I will send out a message to the rest of the group. We earned this! Best, Alex
19A classmate recently moved to your city and does not know the area well. You want to show them a local attraction.+

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  • Welcome them to the city and acknowledge that adjusting can be overwhelming
  • Suggest a specific local attraction and describe what makes it enjoyable
  • Propose a day and time to go together

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To: Aisha Subject: Weekend Outing — Botanical Garden Trip? Hi Aisha, I heard you just moved to the city — welcome! I remember how overwhelming it was when I first got here, so I wanted to suggest a fun outing this weekend if you are free. There is a really nice botanical garden about twenty minutes from campus that I think you would love. They have a beautiful walking trail, a greenhouse with tropical plants, and a small cafe with great coffee. It is free for students on Saturdays. I could pick you up around 10 am and we could spend a couple of hours exploring. It is a great way to relax after a busy school week. Let me know if you are interested! Best, Alex
20A classmate named Jamie is transferring to another university at the end of this semester. You want to organize a farewell get-together.+

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  • Explain that you want to organize a farewell event before Jamie leaves
  • Suggest a specific idea for the event, such as a dinner or gathering
  • Ask them to help with specific planning tasks

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To: Dylan Subject: Farewell Get-Together for Jamie — Can You Help Plan? Hi Dylan, As you probably know, Jamie is transferring to State University at the end of this semester. I would love to organize a small farewell get-together before they leave, and I was hoping you could help me plan it since you and Jamie are close. I was thinking a casual dinner at that Italian restaurant near campus, maybe on the last Friday of classes. Could you help me figure out who to invite and maybe put together a card that everyone can sign? I will handle the restaurant reservation. Let me know if you have any other ideas too. Thanks so much for helping with this! Best, Alex
21You are struggling with integration by parts in your calculus class and know that a classmate is strong in that area.+

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  • Explain what specific topic you are struggling with and what you have tried so far
  • Ask if they would be willing to walk you through a few examples
  • Suggest when you are available and offer to meet at their convenience

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To: Raj Subject: Calculus Help — Integration by Parts Hi Raj, I hope things are going well. I am reaching out because I have been struggling with integration by parts in our calculus class. I have watched the lecture recordings a couple of times but I still cannot seem to apply the method correctly on the practice problems. I know you are really strong at calculus, and I was wondering if you would have time to walk me through a few examples. Even thirty minutes would be incredibly helpful. I am free most afternoons this week and happy to meet wherever is convenient for you. I could also bring coffee as a thank-you! Thanks for considering it! Best, Alex
22Your professor assigned a research paper but the formatting requirements are unclear. A classmate took the same course last year.+

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  • Explain that you have a question about the paper formatting requirements
  • Ask specific questions about what the professor expects, such as citation style or page count
  • Thank them in advance for any guidance they can provide

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To: Lin Subject: Research Paper Format — Quick Question Hi Lin, I hope your semester is going well. I have a quick question about Professor Adams's research paper assignment. Since you took the course last year, I was hoping you could give me some guidance on what he expects. The instructions say to follow standard academic format, but they do not specify APA or MLA. Also, I am not sure whether the five-page requirement includes the reference list or not. Do you remember what format you used and whether the reference page counted toward the page limit? Any tips would be really helpful. Thanks in advance! Best, Alex
23You need a partner for an upcoming class debate in political science and want to ask a classmate to work with you.+

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  • Explain what the debate assignment is about and what the topic is
  • Explain why you think the two of you would make a good team
  • Suggest how you could divide the preparation work

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To: Olivia Subject: Political Science Debate — Want to Be Partners? Hi Olivia, Professor Park just announced that we need to pair up for the debate assignment in our political science class. The topic is about whether social media companies should be regulated by the government. I was wondering if you would like to be my partner. I think we would work well together because you are great at building logical arguments and I am comfortable with public speaking. We could divide the research and then practice our arguments together before the debate. The assignment is due in three weeks, so we have plenty of time to prepare. Let me know if you are interested! Best, Alex
24You arrived late to English class today and completely missed the instructions for the homework assignment.+

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  • Explain why you missed the assignment instructions
  • Ask them to share the details, including what the assignment is and when it is due
  • Mention any partial information you have so they know what you still need

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To: Ben Subject: English Homework — What Did I Miss? Hi Ben, I am a bit embarrassed to ask, but I arrived late to English class today and completely missed the instructions for the homework assignment. By the time I got there, Professor Wallace had already moved on to the lecture portion. Would you mind filling me in on what the assignment is about and when it is due? I saw something about a short essay on the reading, but I am not sure about the specific requirements like word count or format. I really do not want to lose points for submitting something that does not follow the guidelines. I owe you one — thanks so much! Best, Alex
25You are working on a Python assignment for computer science class and keep getting an error you cannot figure out. A classmate is good at programming.+

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  • Describe the specific problem you are running into with your code
  • Mention what you have already tried to fix it
  • Ask if they would be willing to look at your code and suggest when you could meet

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To: Yuki Subject: CS Assignment — Could Use Your Help with a Bug Hi Yuki, I hope you are having a good week. I have been working on the Python assignment for our computer science class and I keep running into an error that I cannot figure out. My sorting function works fine with small lists, but it crashes with a memory error when I test it on the larger data set. I have tried a few different approaches but nothing has worked so far. Would you mind taking a quick look at my code? I think it might be a recursion issue, but I am not sure. I can send you the file or we could look at it together in person if you have time this week. I would really appreciate any help! Best, Alex
26You have been assigned a lab partner in your chemistry class but have never spoken to them before. Your first lab session is next week.+

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  • Introduce yourself and mention that you have been paired together
  • Suggest meeting up briefly before the first lab session
  • Propose a specific day and location to meet

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To: Dana Subject: Chemistry Lab Partner — Nice to Meet You! Hi Dana, My name is Alex and it looks like we have been paired together as lab partners for Professor Lee's chemistry class this semester. I am really looking forward to working with you. Since our first lab session is next Wednesday, I was thinking it might be helpful to meet up briefly beforehand so we can introduce ourselves and go over the lab safety guidelines together. Would Monday or Tuesday afternoon work for you? We could meet at the campus coffee shop or somewhere else that is convenient. Looking forward to meeting you! Best, Alex
27You are a transfer student and want to introduce yourself to a classmate who sits near you in your largest lecture class.+

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  • Introduce yourself and explain that you recently transferred to the university
  • Ask if there are any existing study groups for the class you could join
  • Suggest starting one together if no group exists yet

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To: Chris Subject: Hello from the Person a Few Seats Over Hi Chris, I hope this email is not too random — I am Alex, the person who usually sits a couple of seats to your left in our economics lecture. I just transferred here this semester from Central College, and I am still getting to know people in my classes. I was wondering if there are any study groups for this class that I could join. The material is moving pretty fast and I think studying with other people would really help me stay on track. If not, would you be interested in starting one? Thanks for reading this — I appreciate it! Best, Alex
28You joined an online discussion forum for your sociology class and noticed a classmate posted an interesting comment about the latest reading.+

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  • Introduce yourself and mention that you are in the same class
  • Compliment their discussion post and share your own related thoughts
  • Suggest continuing the conversation in person, such as after class or over coffee

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To: Fatima Subject: Your Discussion Post — Great Point! Hi Fatima, My name is Alex — we are in the same Tuesday-Thursday sociology class. I read your post on the discussion forum about the role of social media in community building, and I thought your point about local neighborhood groups was really insightful. It got me thinking about how online communities can sometimes replace in-person connections rather than just supplement them. I would love to hear more about your perspective if you are interested in continuing the conversation. Maybe we could chat after class sometime or grab a coffee. Great to connect with you! Best, Alex
29You are an international student starting your first semester. During class introductions, you noticed a classmate mentioned being from your home country.+

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  • Introduce yourself and mention the connection you noticed during class introductions
  • Explain that this is your first semester and you are still settling in
  • Invite them to get together, such as for lunch, and suggest a day

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To: Yuna Subject: Fellow Student from Seoul — Want to Grab Lunch? Hi Yuna, My name is Alex and I am in your Monday morning history class. During introductions last week, I noticed that you mentioned being from South Korea — I am from Seoul too! It is really nice to know there is someone from home in one of my classes. Since this is my first semester here, I am still figuring out campus life and the city. Would you like to grab lunch sometime this week? I would love to hear about your experience here and any tips you might have for getting settled in. It would be great to have a friend who understands the adjustment. Hope to hear from you! Best, Alex
30Your professor asked the class to exchange contact information with someone they have not worked with before for a peer review exercise.+

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  • Introduce yourself and explain why you are reaching out
  • Suggest a timeline for exchanging drafts and providing feedback
  • Offer flexibility on whether to give feedback in writing or discuss it in person

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To: Sam Subject: Peer Review Pairing — Creative Writing Class Hi Sam, Hi — I am Alex from our creative writing class. Professor Torres asked us to pair up with someone new for the peer review exercise, and since we have not worked together before, I thought I would reach out. For the review, I was thinking we could exchange drafts by email this Friday and then give each other written feedback by Monday. That way we both have time to read carefully and provide thoughtful comments. If you would prefer, we could also meet in person to discuss our feedback — whatever works better for you. Looking forward to reading your work! Best, Alex

Hoe schrijf je een e-mail aan een medestudent

Deze vier strategieën helpen je om duidelijke, goed gestructureerde e-mails aan medestudenten te schrijven die goed scoren op de TOEFL-rubric.

1. Gebruik een vriendelijke maar duidelijke toon

Spreek je medestudent aan bij de voornaam en gebruik beleefde, informele taal. Zinnen als "Hoi Sarah,", "Zou je het erg vinden om…" en "Ik vroeg me af of…" treffen de juiste semi-formele balans. Vermijd stijve aanhef zoals "Geachte heer/mevrouw" of overdreven informeel taalgebruik zoals "Hey, wat is er?"

2. Leg je situatie kort uit

Geef net genoeg context zodat je medestudent begrijpt waarom je schrijft. Één of twee zinnen die uitleggen wat er is gebeurd (je hebt een les gemist, het project loopt achter, je moet iets verzetten) is voldoende. Schrijf geen lang verhaal — je hebt maar 7 minuten en beoordelaars waarderen beknoptheid.

3. Wees specifiek in je verzoek

Vage verzoeken zoals "Kun je me helpen?" laten onduidelijk welke hulp je nodig hebt. Wees concreet: "Kun je me een foto sturen van je aantekeningen van de lezing van donderdag?" of "Zou dinsdag om 15:00 uur werken voor onze studiesessie in plaats daarvan?" Specifieke verzoeken tonen taakvoltooiing en duidelijke communicatie — beide zijn scoringscriteria.

4. Toon waardering

Sluit je e-mail af door je medestudent te bedanken of iets terug aan te bieden. Zinnen als "Heel erg bedankt, ik stel het erg op prijs" of "Ik deel graag de volgende keer mijn aantekeningen" laten de attente, wederkerige toon zien die beoordelaars verwachten in e-mails tussen medestudenten. Een warme afsluiting geeft ook aan dat je e-mail compleet is.

Veelgemaakte fouten om te vermijden

Vermijd deze veelvoorkomende fouten die kandidaten maken bij het schrijven van e-mails aan medestudenten op de TOEFL.

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Te formeel voor een e-mail aan een medestudent

Schrijven als 'Geachte geëerde collega' of 'Hierbij wend ik mij formeel tot u met het verzoek' klinkt onnatuurlijk voor een medestudent. Beoordelaars beoordelen of de toon passend is — te formeel taalgebruik in een e-mail aan een medestudent geeft aan dat je de schrijfstijl niet kunt aanpassen aan de ontvanger.

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Onduidelijk of ontbrekend verzoek

Sommige kandidaten leggen hun situatie uit maar vermelden nooit wat ze eigenlijk nodig hebben. Elke opgave voor een e-mail aan een medestudent vraagt je om een specifiek verzoek of suggestie te doen. Als de beoordelaar je verzoek niet kan identificeren, verlies je punten voor een onvolledige taakvoltooiing.

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Te informeel of met straattaal

Hoewel e-mails aan medestudenten minder formeel zijn dan e-mails aan professoren, moeten ze toch beleefd en georganiseerd zijn. Vermijd afkortingen uit sms-taal, overdreven uitroeptekens of straattaal die de e-mail meer als een berichtje dan als een semi-formele e-mail doet aanvoelen.

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Ontbrekende context bij het verzoek

Direct beginnen met 'Kun je me je aantekeningen sturen?' zonder uit te leggen waarom je ze nodig hebt, maakt de e-mail abrupt. De opgave geeft je altijd een situatie — gebruik die. Een korte uitleg (één of twee zinnen) maakt je e-mail compleet en natuurlijk.

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Hoe vaak komen e-mailprompts over medestudenten voor in de TOEFL Write an Email-taak?+
Scenario's met medestudenten en vrienden behoren tot de meest voorkomende categorieën in de TOEFL 2026 Write an Email-taak. Op basis van veelvoorkomende TOEFL-taakpatronen verschijnen prompts over het opvragen van aantekeningen, het coördineren van groepsprojecten, het plannen van sociale activiteiten en het verzetten van studiesessies met medestudenten regelmatig, omdat ze realistische communicatie tussen studenten onderling weerspiegelen.
Welke toon moet ik gebruiken bij het e-mailen van een medestudent in de TOEFL-taak?+
Gebruik een semi-formele toon — vriendelijk maar duidelijk. Begin met een informele begroeting zoals 'Hoi Sarah' of 'Hey David', gebruik beleefde taal bij verzoeken ('Zou je het erg vinden...', 'Ik vroeg me af of...') en sluit af met een hartelijke afsluiting ('Heel erg bedankt,' of 'Ik hoor graag van je'). Vermijd een te stijve of te informele schrijfstijl.
Hoe lang moet mijn TOEFL-e-mail aan een medestudent zijn?+
Je e-mail moet beknopt maar volledig zijn — doorgaans 100 tot 150 woorden. Je hebt ongeveer 7 minuten om de prompt te lezen en je antwoord te schrijven. Een goed gestructureerde e-mail met een begroeting, 2-3 alinea's die alle onderdelen van de prompt behandelen en een passende afsluiting is voldoende voor een hoge score.
Wat is het verschil tussen een e-mail sturen naar een medestudent en naar een professor?+
Het belangrijkste verschil is de toon en het register. E-mails aan professoren vereisen formeel taalgebruik (Geachte professor Smith, Ik zou het zeer op prijs stellen...), terwijl e-mails aan medestudenten semi-formeel taalgebruik gebruiken (Hoi Alex, Zou je het erg vinden...). Beide vereisen een duidelijke structuur en een specifiek verzoek, maar e-mails aan medestudenten mogen meer persoonlijke en informele elementen bevatten.
Hoe wordt de Write an Email-taak beoordeeld?+
Write an Email-antwoorden worden holistisch beoordeeld op een schaal van 0 tot 5. Beoordelaars beoordelen hoe goed je alle onderdelen van de prompt behandelt, de duidelijkheid en opbouw van je e-mail, de gepastheid van je toon voor de ontvanger en de nauwkeurigheid van je grammatica en woordenschat. Een score van 4 of 5 geeft een goed georganiseerde e-mail aan met een passende toon en weinig tot geen taalfouten.
Kan ik TOEFL-e-mailprompts over medestudenten oefenen met AI?+
Ja. LingoLeap biedt AI-gestuurde TOEFL Writing-oefeningen met realistische e-mailprompts over medestudenten, schrijfomstandigheden op tijd die overeenkomen met de limiet van 7 minuten en directe feedback op opbouw, grammatica, toongeschiktheid en taakvoltooiing.

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