TOEFL

Comprehensive study of TOEFL covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.

Overview of the TOEFL TestReading Section FundamentalsListening Section EssentialsSpeaking Section BasicsWriting Section Introduction
Integrated Skills ApproachAcademic Vocabulary and CollocationsCritical Thinking in TOEFLAdvanced Writing TechniquesScoring and Performance Analysis
Applying TOEFL Skills to College LifeTOEFL for Career AdvancementCultural Adaptation through English
Time Management on Test DayEffective Note-Taking TechniquesOvercoming Test Anxiety
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Advanced Topics

Critical Thinking in TOEFL

Think Deeply, Answer Wisely

TOEFL questions often require you to think beyond the surface. Critical thinking means evaluating information, making inferences, and forming logical conclusions.

How to Practice

  • Ask yourself why the author or speaker presents information a certain way.
  • Identify assumptions and implications in texts and lectures.
  • Compare and contrast ideas from different sources.

Real-World Impact

Critical thinking is essential for university success, job performance, and making informed life decisions.

Sharpen Your Skills

Practice reading opinion articles and debating their points with friends to develop your analytical abilities.

Examples

  • Identifying bias in a reading passage.

  • Explaining why a speaker’s argument is convincing or not.

In a Nutshell

Critical thinking lets you analyze and respond intelligently to TOEFL questions.

Key Terms

Critical Thinking
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment.
Inference
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
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