Introductory Course for the TOEFL - Softcover

Phillips, Deborah

9780201898996: Introductory Course for the TOEFL

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201898993 ISBN 13: 9780201898996

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 1996

This complete course was designed to help intermediate students (TOEFL "RM" test scores 380-480) increase their scores on all sections of the revised TOEFL "RM" Test.It is the perfect starting point for students preparing for the new TOEFL "RM" CBT! This text includes: -- 45 skills and strategies with clearly defined steps and practice to improve performance on each section of the test.-- Clear visual charts that double students' understanding of language likely to appear in the TOEFL "RM" Test.-- TOEFL "RM" test-like exercises that provide focused practice of specific language skills.-- Pre-tests and post-tests to diagnose needs and measure performance to determine areas of weakness.-- Two complete Practice Tests to accustom students to the TOEFL "RM" Test format.-- A progress chart that allows students to keep track of their improvement.-- Appendixes for extra language practice.The course is accompanied by a set of Audiocassettes and a User's Guide. The User's Guide consists of tapescripts, answer key with explanations, and helpful teaching tips.This book can be used with the CBT Volume for a complete preparation program.

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From the Back Cover:

This complete multimedia TOEFL� course now helps intermediate students prepare for both the paper and computer versions of the TOEFL� test. TheLongman Introductory Course for the TOEFL� Test, Second Edition, is geared to students whose TOEFL� scores fall in the 380-480 range (paper test) or 80-160 range (computer test). Featuring a CD-ROM with over 1,000 TOEFL�-format questions, the Longman Introductory Course is appropriate for use as a primary test preparation text or a supplement to general courses.
The Student Book features:

The new types of passages and questions in the Listening Section.
Coverage of the new types of questions in the Reading section.
An expanded Writing skills section.
Diagnostic Pre-Tests and Post-Tests to determine specific areas of weakness and measure progress.
Skills and Strategies for each section of the test to provide students with clearly defined steps for success.
Complete practice tests at both the introductory and TOEFL� levels.
Scoring information and charts to record progress.

The CD-ROM features:

Over 1,000 additional TOEFL�-format questions, different from those in the book.
Practice Sections to target specific skills.
Test Sections and Screens, Buttons, and Clicking Sequences that simulate actual testing conditions.
Pop-up explanations for all practice and test items.
Charts and record-keeping functions to monitor student progress.

An Audio Program in both audiocassette and audio CD formats accompanies The Longman Introductory Course, and includes material for use with the book. The listening sections of the book cannot be used without this program.

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About the Author:

Deborah Phillips has been teaching English for over twenty-five years with an emphasis on test preparation and academic skills preparation. She has led seminars and participated in conferences on test preparation and English language teaching in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, France, Spain, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. She currently teaches courses for the certification of teachers in English as a second language at the University of California. Ms. Phillips is the author of the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL� Test series of textbooks and CD-ROMs. She is currently working on new textbooks and CD-ROMs to prepare students for the latest version of the TOEFL� test.

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