Marina introduces her experience with TOEFL and the necessity of solid English skills prior to test preparation.

• Marina introduces the TOEFL exam and shares her scores from two attempts (117 and 115 out of 120).
• She prepared for 10 days the first time and did not prepare for the second time due to prior preparation.
• Stresses the importance of having a strong intermediate or advanced level of English before aiming for a high TOEFL score.

Marina discusses the structure of the TOEFL test and how to strategically approach each section.

• Explains the structure of the TOEFL test, including reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections.
• Highlights the importance of templates for structuring responses during the test.
• Advises to take practice tests to get a sense of the test environment and to monitor progress regularly.

Marina introduces a free PDF resource for learning phrasal verbs to improve TOEFL performance.

• Introduces a free downloadable PDF with phrasal verbs essential for the TOEFL test.
• Encourages learners to print, highlight, and learn new phrasal verbs for better comprehension and usage.

Marina provides a detailed breakdown of each TOEFL test section.

• Describes the reading section and the importance of detail orientation and reviewing answers.
• Shares insights into the listening section and note-taking strategies.
• Discusses the speaking and writing sections, emphasizing the use of templates and vocabulary diversity.

Marina offers preparation tips and strategies, including her own TOEFL course offering.

• Recommends taking a free TOEFL prep test, such as on TOEFL Bank, to familiarize with the test format.
• Advises on measuring progress with practice tests and focusing on the most challenging parts first.
• Promotes her TOEFL course with strategy lectures, templates, and live streams for questions.

Marina advises TOEFL test-takers to familiarize themselves with different English accents.

• Suggests listening to various non-American accents since TOEFL includes multiple accents in the test.
• Encourages consistency in the version of English (American or British) used throughout the test.

Marina provides advice on improving note-taking and speaking skills for the TOEFL test.

• Details the challenges of note-taking during the home test and recommends a thin marker for the transparent file.
• Shares her own experience with practicing speaking by talking to herself and summarizing content in English.

Marina concludes with final tips and a promotion for her TOEFL preparation course.

• Emphasizes the importance of daily reading practice with high-quality sources and consistent exposure to English.
• Encourages viewers to share their TOEFL goals in the comments and to enroll in her course using a special discount.