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TOEFL iBT writing scores are based on a 0 ~ 5.0 point scale (as opposed to a 0 ~ 4.0 scale for speaking tasks). You may be wondering how these scores are determined. Well, you've come to the right place to find out!  


The specific requirements for the two different tasks (integrated writing task or independent writing task) are explained in the links provided below:


Writing Task 1 (Integrated Writing Task):
http://www.onlinenglish.net/iBT/Writing_rubric_Integrated_English.html 


Writing Task 2 (Independent Writing Task):
http://www.onlinenglish.net/iBT/Writing_rubric_Independent_English.html 

 

So if you see that I have allocated you an iBT TOEFL score for your essay and wonder how I came to that conclusion about your writing, now you can see the actual rubrics for yourself!

 

Best wishes,

~ Jason

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13th August 2008 17:14 p.m.
hager
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thank you Jason for your efforts. I'm your new sutdent from Sudan. I'm taking my TOEL in JAN 23rd.

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20th December 2008 17:40 p.m.
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Hi Hager,

So you have about a month before you take the exam. If you don't mind my asking, what is your study/preparation plan leading up to the test?

Just curious. You sound like a nice and polite person - and I always welcome having those sorts of students in this forum!

~ Jason

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21st December 2008 02:03 a.m.
hager
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Thank you very much ,my teacher. I am a university student. I've studied boimedical engineering for two years but I resently cut my study and applied for Canadian universities. I am really glade that you think so :D. In fact, I'm so impressed by your efforts in this forum. Unbelievable !!!

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21st December 2008 03:24 a.m.
toffylady
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Hi Jason,
I appreciate your efforts put into this site! Thanks a bunch!
I had a question as to whether using idioms in writing or speaking would fetch some extra marks.
Request your inputs on this.
Thanks

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07th February 2009 15:27 p.m.
abbis
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sadHi everybody, i'm taking TOEFL in February 21 and I need 82 for my studies. I don't know if  I will be able to pass it.

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12th February 2009 21:14 p.m.
buenosaires
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Hi Abbis.
You have to be possitive and believe in yourself and in your efforts.
If you are practicing very hard you should be conficent enough to believe that you did as much as you could.
My advice is to continue practicing all the material that you can find in this website.
Jason has posted a lot of examples and has writen advice how to face each of the questions.
Take care.
Buenosaires

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13th February 2009 22:07 p.m.
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Hi Jason,I appreciate your efforts put into this site! Thanks a bunch!I had a question as to whether using idioms in writing or speaking would fetch some extra marks.Request your inputs on this.Thanks

-toffylady


 
Hi Toffylady,
 
Using idiomatic language in your responses can be tricky. It's very important you know exactly how to use the idioms and for the precise purposes, and not go overboard (use too many) with them. I often meet or teach Korean students who have been taught to think using idioms makes them sound cool and more like a native speaker - and they completely overdo them and end up sounding either strange or contrived. Too many idioms in your response can make you sound "corny" to a native speaker.
 
So yes - by all means go ahead and use them, but within limits, and they should help to add to your score, if you use them appropriately and for good effect.
 
All the best,
 
~ Jason
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14th February 2009 17:55 p.m.
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Thank you Mr Jason for  everything you share. I'm your new student. I'm very glad to find this web. I hope that i can improve my TOEFL score from there. thank you agan.

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