[TOEFL High-Score Write-up]

School and major: Chang Gung University, Electrical Engineering (graduated)

Scores: 1st attempt: R 5, L 4, W 3, S 4.5, overall 4

2nd attempt: R 5, L 5, W 5, S 4, overall 5

Test dates: 1st attempt: 2026/05/02; 2nd attempt: 2026/06/06

[Prep Notes & Approach by Section]

[Reading]

Reading is a very important section of the TOEFL, and instructor Li Wei's course helped me a lot. The classes didn't just

go through questions; they also taught us how to analyze a passage's structure and the logic behind how TOEFL questions are written. What stuck with me most

was how the instructor walked students through breaking down each question type, from fill-in-the-word items to everyday-life texts and academic passages, so that I

knew how to handle each kind of question. I used to pick reading answers by gut feeling, but with the instructor's

systematic method I could judge the options on solid grounds, which improved both my speed and my accuracy. The

instructor's own handouts are also very thorough, organizing key vocabulary by topic along with question types, which made it easier

for us to quickly get a sense of what the test focuses on and saved a lot of time figuring things out alone.

[Listening]

Instructor Huang Li's listening class changed how I understood TOEFL listening. I used to think listening practice just meant

listening over and over, but the instructor showed me how to catch the key points quickly through signal words, shifts in tone and the speaker's attitude.

The instructor put special emphasis on note-taking and picking out key information, and I learned to tell which details are likely to be tested and which

don't matter. This training raised my listening score and also helped me stay focused on longer English content.

The course also provides plenty of practice audio and supplementary materials, so I could keep

practicing after class and check my weak spots. The instructor also pinpointed our weaknesses in the homework, so we

could correct them right away.

[Speaking]

Speaking was always the part I was least familiar with. At first I often got so nervous that I couldn't fully express my

ideas. The answer framework instructor Huang Li taught is very practical; it let me sort out my thoughts and organize

an answer in a short time. The instructor kept stressing fluency and logic, which made me realize that a high speaking score doesn't require

difficult vocabulary; what matters is expressing your point naturally and in an organized way. Through lots of practice and

demonstrations in class, I gradually built confidence speaking English, and I no longer get as

nervous as I used to when facing speaking questions.

[Writing]

The biggest takeaway from the writing class was learning to build a complete essay structure. Instructor Li Wei analyzes high-scoring sample

essays in class so students understand how to arrange paragraphs, build arguments and develop content. For the email task

, the instructor works through the writing logic with us in class and lays out an efficient way to answer the three questions

, so we can write a solid piece within the word count. The academic discussion task focuses on how to

state your own view effectively and back it up reasonably. These skills don't just help on the test; my English

writing has clearly improved too. The instructor's handouts are very thorough, covering useful sentence patterns, common

ways of arguing and high-scoring examples, which helped a lot while preparing.

[Study Plan]

I took the TOEFL twice in total and prepared the same way both times. After every class,

I first reviewed what the instructor had taught that day and summarized the key points and problem-solving techniques from the handouts. For reading, I

went over my mistakes and analyzed why I got them wrong; for listening, I practiced with the audio and note-taking techniques again and again to get better at picking out

key points; for speaking, I did timed practice every day to build fluency and logic. When all the classes were over

, I had about three weeks left before my first test. Because I felt writing was still my weaker part, every day

I wrote three essays for each of the two writing tasks to get used to essay structure, developing arguments and managing time. Although

my writing on the first test didn't meet my expectations, it showed me more clearly where I fell short. When I prepared the second time

, I already knew the task types and the test flow, so I made far fewer grammar mistakes and my writing flowed better.

By practicing and reviewing consistently, I not only raised my TOEFL score but also strengthened my overall English.

[Test Center Report]

I tested at Chiu Ching (求精外語), and the whole process went smoothly. The equipment was fine too.

[Words of Encouragement for Other Test-Takers]

Preparing for the TOEFL is really not easy. There will definitely be times when you feel frustrated; I went through that too.

But as long as you practice step by step with the methods the instructors teach and keep building your skills, you will definitely see progress.

Don't doubt yourself because of one bad mock test or real test. It took me a second try to reach my target

score too. Believe in your hard work, stick with it to the end, and you will get the score you want!

[Score Report]