TOEFL IBT
اسلاید 1: TOEFL ibtBy: Sarmad RiaziIntroduction to Preparation for
اسلاید 2: TOEFL: run by ETS(Educational testing Service) , a non-profit organization, also responsible for GRE, GMAT,TWS,…TOEFL has been around for more than 50 yearsTOEFL vs. IELTS:Not so different from IELTS except for :More Popularity Better testing criteriaFair and standard EvaluationTOEFL Givers:SanjeshAmirbahadorMojtama Fani,…
اسلاید 3: General FeaturesValid for two yearsConsists of 4 modules: listening, reading, writing and speaking2 Major Types of TOEFL: IBT PBT
اسلاید 4: iBT Advantages:Frequent testsFaster Evaluation Handy speaking module for TA-SHIPSeminarsAcademic Life PBT advantage:No major advantage over iBT except for being cliché and no speaking section (which is virtually a disadvantage! )
اسلاید 5: Reading section + tips3 to 5 large passagesAcademic topicsNo need to know every word, but common knowledge wouldn’t hurtWhen reading on monitor, use your hand to follow the linesWhen out of focus, lean back and stretch, take in more Oxigen! You may take notesBe ready to face difficult passages as well( Use KAPLAN)
اسلاید 6: Listening Section + tips2 ConversationsBetween studentsBetween student and professorAll in standard American Accent4 LecturesWide range of Academic TopicsNote taking skill is vital (use Barron’s)Be prepared for all difficulty levels (Use Barron’s)Now take a 10 min. break !
اسلاید 7: Speaking section + TipsIndependent tasksAsk your idea on familiar topicsSpeak clearly and coherently and have a SIMPLE but CLEAR message15 seconds to think, 45 seconds to talk. Kind of Freaky, right?Summarizing problem and solutionBetween 2 people, usually in academic settingsTake notes Prepare your answer for 30 seconds, talk for 1 minute Again, be clear and coherent, there’s no point in speaking hastily
اسلاید 8: Speaking section + TipsIntegrated tasks:Read a short passage, take notesListen to a lecturePrepare your response for 30 secondsSpeak for 1 minutesYou need toBe clear and coherentConvey relevant informationBe good at reading and listening+ note takingUse a variety of words and grammars CORRECTLY!
اسلاید 9: Writing sectionsIntegrated task:Read a passageListen to a lecture and take notesListen to the questionPrepare your response and type!Note that usually passage and professor contradictYou need to Be prepared for this type of questionKnow how to type fastBe good at using a variety of word and grammars Be clear and coherent and convey relevant information
اسلاید 10: Now, how to prepare ?You should at least be at Intermediate level to be eligible to start preparing for the testTake these books:Delta (for general practice)Contains tactics, exercises and sample examsBarron’s ( for finalizing your study)Contains only some tactics and full-lengths examsAdvanced listeningLongman (for more beginner test takersEasy listeningKaplan ( for advanced study)Advanced reading
اسلاید 11: How to accelerate the process and get most out DELTA? If already not at intermediate level:Go to English class, it’s the only place you learn language skills togetherbe advised:Pay attention to what kind of class you enrollYou need be at the REAL level, not higher , not lower, you should be the HOTSHOT in the class.Try to get your instructor to work, don’t be passive about what’s going in the classShow up in classes while knowing what to expect at TOEFL, get your instructor to advise you.
اسلاید 12: Supplementary resources: Reading:Get Reader’s series according to your levelRead in a wide variety of topics, use WIKIPEDIAGet TOEFL Flash ReadingEAT the DELTA’s samples, Get used to read on computer screenUse your hands to follow the linesListeningGet Tactics for ListeningListen to your class samplesListen to Longman, Delta, … OVER AND OVERLearn note taking technique (from Barron’s)
اسلاید 13: Supplementary resources:Speaking:Go to standard conversation class to get startedGo to free-discussion classExpensiveIrrelevant issuesPay attention to your pronunciation and accent!!!Memorize listening scripts and say them out loudTalk to yourself, think directly in English, DO NOT TRANSLATE FROM PERSIAN TO ENGLISH!!!Use mp3 player to record your voice when doing DELTA’s exercisesGive yourself enough time to practice.Hard work pays off, it takes a long time, but it pays off!!!
اسلاید 14: Supplementary resources:Writing:Get “practical write with readings” and read the first 80 pages, strongly recommendedPractice the TOEFL samplesGet your instructor correct your writings, really important at beginner’s levelExpand your grammar, Vocabulary, speed up your typing speed.Remember that practicing on your writing also boosts your speaking!
اسلاید 15: Additional notesRegister early for the testRegister for two consecutive testsTry your best to get a safe score, upper 94/120 is quite OK.It’s important for your future life, take the test seriouslyBeing fully prepared also helps you save some money!At the final stage of your preparation, drown yourself with test materials, you have to do this to get to your peak performance.Take it easy!
اسلاید 16: Good Luck & Best Wishes!
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