Formulaic Language in TOEFL Speaking

Send us a textEver catch yourself relying on the same phrases like "at the end of the day" or "to be honest"? These are examples of formulaic language—common language shortcuts we all use. In this episode of The TOEFL Speaking Prep Podcast for the AI Era, we dive into how these pre-learned chunks of language impact fluency and why they can be both a blessing and a challenge in language tests like the TOEFL.We explore research on how formulaic responses can streamline communication, but also h...