Success does not come overnight. And TOEFL success surely comes from months and weeks of hard work and intense studying. At Aii Language Center, we hone students to achieve TOEFL scores with flying colors. Let us walk you through some practical tips on how to integrate your online study tools with traditional study habits.

1. Make use of your recreational time to practice listening.

Who says hobbies and studies do not go together? The digital age elevated listening to radio. You do not need to have one in order to listen to your favorite podcasters and artists talk about their favorite things, give some advice, or discuss hobbies and millions of other topics. Podcasts today offer an individual listener a plethora of topics to listen to–be it a crime podcast, a cooking podcast, or just your regular daily talk show in podcast form. It is actually an incredibly useful tool that will help you with your listening skills and pronunciation, especially when listening to podcasts in English.

2. A visual learner’s best friend.

If your teacher uses Blooket, Quizlet, or Wordwall to practice your vocabulary, then you can surely do the same for yourself when preparing for your TOEFL Mock Test, ITP test or iBT test. It is a great way to reinforce your vocab skills and make sure those words are properly associated and stuck in your noggin word bank.

3. Does TOEFL Prep really help you achieve your TOEFL goals?

A recent study published in the LEEA Journal found that a structured TOEFL preparation course significantly improved the English proficiency scores of 80 undergraduate students at the University of Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA in Indonesia. Over seven sessions, students received targeted training in listening, structure, and reading skills. Average scores rose from 413.33 in the pre-test to 438.36 in the post-test, with statistical analysis confirming the improvement was significant. The researchers recommend extending class durations beyond 90 minutes to maximize results and further strengthen students’ readiness for the TOEFL.

Aii gives you all the leverage to succeed with your study goals. Our General English Program for students aged 12 years old and above offer TOEFL skills-infused lessons, with regular drills and tests crafted to bring you towards high scores. Our TOEFL Prep Course equips our students with all the essentials needed to ensure a smooth and sweat-free exam process. We value the use of technology in order to enhance your learning experience and to expose you with the right tools that will drive you towards becoming adept with technology.

Now that AI is taking over our daily activities–from content creation to absorbing new information, we have to be wary of the pitfalls it brings. Over-reliance on technology without active application, choosing unverified and low quality practice materials, and not developing a healthy study schedule may lead exam takers to unfavorable results. It is indeed important to find an institution that will guide you to find the balance and the appropriate technology and practical skills for you to achieve that 550 and Advanced test results. Good luck!

Written by: Charlotte Martin, Assistant Director of Studies