... phrases similar to the ones that follow • Okay, today I want to talk about … • What we’re going to talk about today is … • Today, we’re going to look at … • Tonight, I wanted to look at … The ... things to keep in mind: Don’t memorize – TOEFL is testing you on your ability to follow a logical flow of ideas, not your ability to memorize Don’t take too much note – Writing requires your concentration, ... to take or how to proceed Pay attention to transitions – these transitions show up in lectures and conversations as well, and it is good to note them However, two other types of transitions to...