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What is different about the TOEFL iBT test?

March 5, 2016 by Kane Dane

It tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The emphasis will be on using English to communicate.
It will be delivered via the Internet in secure test centers around the world. Once the new test is introduced in an area, the computer-based and paper-based tests will no longer be offered there.
Some tasks require test takers to combine more than one skill. To succeed academically in Englishspeaking colleges and universities, students need to be able to combine their language skills in the classroom. New integrated questions, or “tasks,” help students build the confidence needed to communicate in the academic environments they plan to enter. The new integrated tasks will ask test takers to:
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Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL

June 14, 2017March 5, 2016 by Kane Dane

Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL Essential words and phrases to help you maximize your TOEFL score By: Rawdon Wyatt

Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL by Rawdon Wyatt provides a resource for students studying towards the TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam, which is a requirement for entry for non-native speakers of English at over 6,000 universities in 100 countries worldwide.

It includes a range of fun activities to help students build and improve their English vocabulary at TOEFL® level, and is suitable for both self-study and classroom use.

Check Your Vocabulary series: ‘Ideal self-study aids for anyone preparing for these exams’. It’s one of the best 10 TOEFL Books for TOEFL iBT Preparation 2017.

Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test 4th edition (Book & CD-ROM)

May 17, 2018February 28, 2016 by Kane Dane

Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test Book with CD-ROM by Jolene Gear , Robert Gear

Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test, Fourth Edition, helps students master the language skills they need to succeed on the TOEFL® iBT and communicate effectively in an academic setting. Using an integrated skills approach that mirrors the structure of the TOEFL® iBT, this fully revised text is ideal for classroom use and self-study. The book contains hundreds of skill-building exercises covering all of the question types in the exam and four practice tests. A supporting skills section is provided to improve grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills. The CD-ROM includes the tests from the book plus three additional practice tests in an electronic format that simulates the online TOEFL® iBT. The audio program, available on Audio CDs or Audio Cassettes, contains conversations, lectures, and all listening material for all listening exercises and test questions.

The Complete Guide To The Toefl Test IBT Edition – Bruce Rogers

August 4, 2017February 27, 2016 by Kane Dane

The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test: iBT Edition (Exam Essentials) by Bruce Rogers

The instruction and practice in The Complete Guide to the TOEFL iBT closely mirrors the actual test, helping students to master the skills necessary to achieve the best possible score on the TOEFL iBT test and prepare them for success in an academic setting.

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Written by Bruce Rogers, an internationally recognized authority on English language standardized test preparation.
This complete text provides test-taking strategies at the beginning of each section, extensive practice with all question types found on the TOEFL iBT, a separate section on essay writing, additional exercises addressing the most common errors made on the TOEFL test, and two full practice tests.

THE TEN BEST TIPS TO GET A HIGH SCORE ON THE TOEFL IBT!

June 8, 2022February 26, 2016 by Kane Dane

The TOEFL is one of the most difficult tests you will ever take in your life! Here is a list of ten things that will help you get the highest score possible on the TOEFL iBT, and fulfill your dream of studying at an English-speaking university.

1. Make sure you understand the TOEFL!
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an English proficiency test produced by an American company called ETS. It is a test that measures your English reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills, and your ability to succeed at an English-speaking university.

This is the structure of the TOEFL:

Each section has a score of 30, for a total overall score of 120. You don’t pass or fail the TOEFL. Each university requires non-native speakers to get a specific score. Sometimes universities require a specific score for each section of the test, for example 24 out of 30 in the speaking section. Before you begin studying for the TOEFL, it’s a good idea to know the score that you need to achieve.

There are A LOT of resources available to help you learn about the test & help you study for the test. Here are some resources available on the ETS TOEFL website:
TOEFL Go Anywhere
TOEFL Tips
Sample TOEFL questions