How to Prepare for the TOEFL Essay (Barron's How to Prepare for the Computer-Based Toefl Essay

The written essay is a very important part of the Test of English as a Foreign Language. This manual offers solid preparation, with instructions for organizing details and ideas for a topic, then developing them in clear, grammatical written English. The author provides approximately 185 models essays for students to read and analyze plus exercises in proofreading and editing rough drafts of essays.

This is a wonderful book that teaches how to construct a coherent and convincing essay in 30 minutes. It's especially usefully for non-native speakers who have not been trained in writting essay in English. I consider myself fluent in writing in English (I scored 5.5 -- 90% percentile in GMAT writing test), but still find this book helpful. Highly recommended!

Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test: Advanced Skill Practice Boo

Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test: Advanced Skill Practice for the iBT is a new series of high-quality practice materials for students preparing to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT).

This test, introduced in September 2005, replaces the earlier computer-based test known as the TOEFL CBT. The iBT assesses proficiency in the four language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The most important changes in the test are:

* Speaking skills are evaluated.
* Some tasks involve integrated skills, such as reading/listening/writing.
* Knowledge of grammar is not tested separately but is assessed indirectly throughout the test.

Features & Benefits
Delta s Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test is designed specifically for the new version of the test. The course provides ample practice in the English skills evaluated by the new test, along with useful strategies and practical ideas for individual, pair and group activities.

Reading and listening content includes explanation of new item types, such as questions about pragmatics, paraphrasing, and summarizing information from across a text. Speaking and writing content includes practice in integrated-skills tasks, such as developing a topic, taking notes, and connecting information from two sources.

Delta s Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test consists of 36 units in four skill areas, four complete practice tests, over 1,200 questions, an answer key and audio script, progress charts, and 9 hours of audio on 10 CD s.

These five key elements add up to greater confidence and higher scores:

* Focus-An opening exercise to focus attention, activate prior learning, and stimulate inductive thinking
* Do You Know...?-A description of a specific skill in reading, listening, speaking, or writing that defines relevant concepts, provides sample questions, explains answers, and identifies useful test strategies
* Practice-Sets of practice questions to foster ease with TOEFL Test form and content, challenge students to apply their skills, and build skill retention
* Extension-Classroom activities that promote cooperation, stimulate discussion, extend skill practice, guide peer review, and link the classroom with the real world
* Progress-Thirty-four timed quizzes simulating parts of the TOEFL Test, with each quiz evaluating the skills studied in one or more units

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: The Paper Test (Student Book with Answer Key and CD-ROM)

Skills -- Strategies -- Confidence. This book/CD-ROM package gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the TOEFL® paper-based test. Providing both a comprehensive language skills course and a wealth of practice for all sections of the paper test, the Longman Preparation Course is appropriate for courses in TOEFL® test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL courses.
In the Student Book:
# Complete language skills instruction for skills tested on both the TOEFL® paper test and the Test of Written English.
# Longer reading passages that reflect the latest testing format. Diagnostic pre-tests and evaluation post-tests for each section that allow students to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
# Practice exercises for each of the language skills that maximize understanding and retention.
# Five complete Practice Tests that familiarize students with the actual test format and timing. In the CD-ROM:

* An additional 1,450 test questions in both practice sections and three more simulated tests.
* Pop-up explanations to enhance understanding.
* Easy-to-use scoring and record keeping to monitor progress.

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

The Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test, Fourth Edition, helps students master the language skills they need to succeed on the new TOEFL® iBT test and communicate effectively in an academic setting. Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test, Fourth Edition, helps students master the language skills they need to succeed on the TOEFL® iBT Test 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 test. The audio program, available on Audio CDs or Audio Cassettes, contains conversations, lectures, and all listening material for all listening exercises and test questions.

Kaplan TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz Book

Kaplan's TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz Book product features:

*350 essential TOEFL vocabulary words, their definitions, and sample sentences in a unique flashcard format contained in a pocket-sized book


About the Author
Kaplan is the world's largest, most successful test preparation company, with 185 centers and 1,200 satellite locations worldwide.

Perfect Phrases for the TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections (Perfect Phrases Series)

Perfect Phrases to stand out on the TOEFL-for the more than 800,000 people who take the test

To be accepted into most North American undergraduate and graduate programs, international students must take and pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Perfect Phrases for the TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections gives you all the phrases and most commonly used words you need to excel on both the writing and speaking sections of the test. Presented in the easy-to-understand Perfect Phrases format, these phrases allow you to effectively communicate and express yourself in standard American English, and to

This book is NOT a total TOEFL preparation book nor does it claim to be. Look at the title! It's for the speaking and writing sections only. The book is small in size, but the pages have the same number of words as a "regular" text. The book is filled with sample essays and speaking responses. The size is what it is because it's part of McGraw-Hill's "Perfect Phrases" collection. My students and I have really liked it. There's nothing else on the market quite like it.

Barron's TOEFL iBT Internet-Based Test, 12th Edition

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is now being offered as an internet-based test, or iBT, and the new edition of Barron’s TOEFL manual and accompanying software have been completely revised and updated to reflect the new format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. The author also offers general orientation to the new TOEFL iBT, as well as a review of academic skills, which include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. There is also a review of language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The optional CD-ROM presents seven on-screen TOEFL iBT exams that simulate actual test conditions and provide automatic scoring.

Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the TOEFL iBT

# Read and understand the orientation to the new TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
# Take a model pretest and check the answers and examples to pinpoint your weaknesses
# Design your personal study plan for success
# Use this book’s review chapters to improve your skills
# Take the model progress test from the book or from the CD-ROM
# Review the answers, examples, and explanations for all test questions

It’s Your Path to a Higher Test Score

400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL

For students whose first language is not English and who wish to study at a university with an English-based curriculum, no admittance test is more important than the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL helps you score well by arming you with the most important English vocabulary words commonly found on this crucial exam. This timely guide also encompasses the recent changes made to the test, including the emphasis on conversation and spontaneous communication to mirror the interactive nature of the classroom. 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL also includes:

* Activities such as paraphrasing, synonym and antonym exercises, and identifying prefixes and suffixes
* Strategies on how to incorporate new words into everyday vocabulary
* Chapters on identifying synonyms and paraphrasing sentences, roots, prefixes, and suffixes

Quickly build the vocabulary and English language skills you need to score high on the TOEFL exam

You have good grades, good board scores, and great recommendations from your teachers. Now the only obstacle separating you from your goal of getting into an American university is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Don't take any chances: let this book help you get the TOEFL scores you need to realize your goal.

400 Must-Have Words for TOEFL is specially designed to help you master the core vocabulary and basic written and spoken language skills required to do well on the TOEFL and pursue a course of study at a North American school, or a school with an English-language curriculum. Based on the authors' years of experience as ESL teachers and their rigorous review of past exams, this book offers proven vocabulary-building activities and exercises. Appropriate for students pursuing all academic disciplines, it features:

* 400 words in key categories, including food, computers, society, history, finance, politics, friendship, science, the arts, and more
* Many skill-building activities and exercises, including paraphrasing, synonym and antonym matching, and prefix and suffix identification
* Proven strategies for incorporating new words into everyday vocabulary
* Special sections on synonyms, roots, prefixes and suffixes, and sentence structure

Toefl Preparation : Verbs + to Infinitive

Some English Verbs must be followed by to infinitive. This becomes the problem for the learners whose native language does not have such a pattern. Indonesian learners learning English, for example, often find this a problem. This is because Indonesian language does not have this patten.

The following Verbs require to infinitive.

agree, decide, expect , fail, hope, intend, learn, plan, promise refuse, tend, and want

Don't use an -ing form verb, verb without to, a past tense form, or other other verb forms after the verbs above except to infinitive.

Look at the examples below:

Incorrect : I agree come on time.
Correct : I agree to come on time.

Incorrect : He decided buy a new car.
Correct : He decided to buy a new car.

Incorrect : He always expects gets good scores in English.
Correct : He always expects to get good scores in English.

Incorrect : He failed passed the examination.
Correct : He failed to pass the examination.

Incorrect : She hopes see you again.
Correct : She hopes to see you again.

Incorrect : I want to speaking English fluently.
Correct : I want to speak English fluently.