help about TOEFL?

Question

ok i registered to TOEFL and i have a stupid book , how can i prepare myself to the exam ? plz plz help

Answer 1

The TOEFL tests for really one thing: how successful will you be in a college or university setting. Any other use, for employment, for example is not appropriate. My advice for the TOEFL is to concentrate on two parts: vocabulary and writing. These are intertwined. Grammar is important, too but you can get grammar from texts.

So with the vocabulary: look closely at the prefix, suffix and root section of the text. If the text is Heineman or Barrons or some other well know and well used book, this part will be large. Study it and look for examples in your reading. NOTE: You must keep reading English while you are preparing for this test! You will get to see how properly to use grammar and see lots of examples of new vocabulary. Learn how to see vocabulary in context. Making a good guess on the test is much better than making a blind guess.

Writing: the biggest problem students have with English boils down to 2 things: they want to make beautiful English sentences. You don't need to write beautiful English, just effective English. Looking at a book like "Elements of Style" by Strunk and White will help with your writing. But write simply: Subject + Verb + Object.
The other problem with the writing section is the VAP problem. "V" for verbs, "A" for articles and "P" for prepositions. Learn these three things. While native speakers often screw up verb use and regional differences make for different preposition use, we never make article errors. Learn these three little words: a, an and the.
Finally with writing, you only get better at writing by writing. Write simple English and have a native speaker take a look. When corrections need to be made (and this is important) REWRITE the entire text. Don't just say, "Oh yeah, that's right." Believe me, you'll make the same mistake again if you don't actively rewrite.

And finally best of luck. The TOEFL is a bear.

Answer 2

1) Identify your goal

Find out what score you will need for the university or program you want to attend. Usually, the university will have their TOEFL requirements listed on their websites, under “International Students’ Requirements”. If you are thinking of attending more than one school, make a short list of the places you would like to go and the TOEFL requirement for each place.

2) Identify your current TOEFL level

You will need to know what your TOEFL level is right now, so you can know how far away you are from your goal. This is very important for planning a successful preparation course.

You can know your current TOEFL level by taking an authentic practice test online at the ETS website. Remember, ETS is the company that makes the TOEFL.

http://toeflpractice.ets.org

3) Consult a professional TOEFL tutor

When you have completed steps 1 & 2, consult a TOEFL expert about your current level and your goal. He or she can help you plan successful preparation. You may need a serious course, or perhaps you may only need a few hours of self-study with the right materials to tune up a few important skills.

http://www.JeddahEnglish.com