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hi people, really, who lives in Toronto - give me your phone number, I can give some advises. I got my 50 on the first attempt and that was not difficult. In my preparation I used http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/newsenglish/witn/index.shtml try to repeat after narrator in the same pace and intonations. You need 20-30 minuts of practice every day for 1-2 weeks. And a few days of practice with a study partner. there is a preparation course in Toronto for TSE, i know the teacher and she's good. (but I did not use this course). call Basel (he coordinates the classes) at 416-839-3265, he'll answer your questions good luck! and there is NOTHING scary in TSE, imagine you talk to someone over the phone - not a big deal.

My idea why guys from India and Pakistan fail to get 50 - they speak fast, and they accent makes it impossible to understand. People, try not to rush, they don't test how many words in minut you can say. Concentrate on saying it clearly. Good practice is in this site. You try to listen, then read the article aloud trying to keep the same pace and intonations as the speaker. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/newsenglish/witn/index.shtml and, find a study partner preferably not from your country. Then accents will differ and both of you may give objective feedback.

I completely agree, 10 mg propranolol taken when you start feeling nervous helps. But don't forget to eat a candy, propranolol drops glucose levels. I took it myself before my performance exams and I felt confident after that. I tried xanax a week before exam but it made me sleepy and a bit stupid - propranolol is much better.

I was not as dissapointed by the test center in Toronto as you are. Yes, there were people nearby, but I felt like in a classroom where noboby pays any attention to you. First it was distressing, hearing echoes from the others, but once you hear your qx you start to think and answer, like nobody is around. And I am sure they provide earplugs on request.

I have my test at 10 AM in Toronto I will post qs asap after it (I know many people do it afternoon in North Americas) Best of luck to all of us!

My advise is go to sleep you may take a look on forum before you'll leave to the exam

Hi everyone Could you contact me if your test is in May 14 and you are taking it in India, Phillipines,Korea, Hong Kong and other Asian countries? natalia_al@mail.ru

I know some course, its about $300 for TSE preparation. Try to call Basel at 416-839-3265 and also check http://www.eslstudio.com/toefl.html http://www.costi.org/esl/cscheng1.htm Natalya

I did it in March and I got 277, essay 5.5 When I asked to score my essays here I never get more than 4. So people be more confident and don't be afraid to take the test. Both sample grammar quizes and essay corrections were very helpful. Thanks to all runners of this site! :grad: Natalia

I didn't have time to press "next" button and anyway I've got 5.5 for my essay So don't worry

Hi everyone I'm having my TSE in May 14th and I would be glad to practice over the phone with someone. I think 10-15 minuts of talking a day everyday will be sufficient to prepare. Who is interested? Call me 416-255-7092, Natalia Preferable after 9pm or before 11 am

Either do I We may practice over the phone if you wish (after May 1st) e-mail me aleykina@sympatico.ca

Hi all, Does anyone have an idea what questions might be on my TSE-P? TNX

Hi guys, could you tell me your opinion on this essay? I appreciate any comments. Tnx, Natalia I do not agree with the statement that parents should make important decisions for their older teenage children. Adolescents need for independence must be respected, otherwise he will express negativistic behaviour. The major task of adolescence is to achieve a secure sense of self. It is partly achieved through move from dependency to independency. School experience accelerates and intensifies the degree of separation from the family. Adolescents feel that they live in a world unfamiliar to parents. The most important relationships for an adolescent are peers; the real world is a school. Adolescent see negativism as a way to express their independence. Generation gap between parents and children emerges as parents, who often in their mid-forties, have to deal with the turmoil that accompanies adolescence plus make adjustments to work, marriage and their own parents. Some parents cannot accept the need for increased independence of their teenagers; they want to maintain control of their children. Parents’ pressure may force an adolescent to become rebellious, and even may cause a psychiatric disorder such as depression or anxiety disorder. But most adolescents are receptive to parent’s approval or disapproval. If adolescent feels that he is treated with respect, the generation gap may be bridged successfully. Then, instead of making decision for their child, parents may give reasonable advises and expect that they will be followed. In sum, a respectful attitude toward children and a gentle leading in form of reasonable advises can do more good than auctorial attitude.