THE INTRODUCTION TO THE ESSAY

Like all first impressions, the introductory paragraph of your essay will leave a lasting imprint. Therefore, it is extremely important that it be well written. To favorably impress your readers, your introduction should contain the following:

Hook

How is a hook used in fishing? It dangles in front of its target (the fish) and tries to lure or captivate it. In much the same way, the "hook" in an essay is used to catch the attention of your audience. To (accomplish this, begin your essay with an interesting, thought-provoking idea about the topic you have been assigned.
Avoid asserting the obvious; that is, merely stating a fact that everyone knows is true. For example, "Learning a new language is difficult" is a fact known to be true by almost everyone, and, therefore, serves no useful purpose.

Sometimes a quotation (or proverb) works well as a hook if it is particularly relevant to the thesis.

            Here is a strategy, which will help you to do the test well.

        The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an exam that determines whether a student whose native language is not English has strong enough English skills to succeed in courses at a college or university in the United States or Canada. The test, which is administered by an agency called the Educational Testing Service, contains four parts: Listening, Structure (which tests knowledge of grammar and mechanics), Reading, and Writing.

The purpose of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The test was initially developed to measure the English proficiency of international students wishing to study at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and this continues to be its primary function. However, a number of academic institutions in other countries, as well as certain independent organizations, agencies, and foreign governments, have also found the test scores useful. The TOEFL test is recommended for students at the eleventh-grade level or above; the test content is considered too difficult for younger students.

Here are 10 useful myths about the test. So, don't be lazy and read them if you want to pass the exam easily.

        The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the main test used to assess the language proficiency of students from a non-English-speaking background who want to study in an English-speaking country, especially Australia or the UK. It has four subtests, or sections.

Reading Subtest

Begin by reading the questions first. This will give you an idea of what to look for when you read the texts. Do not attempt to understand every word in the reading passages, at least on the initial reading. Read quickly to get a general understanding. When answering a question, skip the passage until you find the relevant section, then read it in detail. Do not read everything in detail —you haven't got time. If you find a question difficult, leave it and come back to it later. Do all the easiest questions first.

Full points on the organization section of your TOEFL essay by following the steps in this lesson. Very nice and clearly explain.

There are no magic formulas for doing well in the IELTS test. However, these simple suggestions will help you do as well as possible.

You are a student planning to sit for the IELTS test. Naturally, you want to get the best core you possibly can. What is the most effective preparation for the IELTS test?