This set of ten audio compact discs is designed for use with Barron’s How to Prepare for the TOEFL iBT test preparation manual. The CDs may be purchased either with the manual or separately. They present audio prompts for the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections of all tests in the book.

Barron’s TOEFL audio pack consists of 10 audio compact discs that are meant for use with Barron’s TOEFL iBT test preparation manual (available separately as ISBN 978-1-4380-0156-2). This component presents audio prompts for all of the book’s test questions, enabling those preparing for the TOEFL to simulate test-taking conditions.

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an internet-based test, or iBT, and this updated edition of Barrons TOEFL manual simulates the tests internet-based format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. Author Pamela Sharpe also gives test-takers a general orientation to the TOEFL iBT and follows with a review of academic skills, which include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. A review of language skills covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Discs not included.

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an internet-based test, or iBT, and this updated edition of Barron’s TOEFL manual simulates the test’s internet-based format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. Author Pamela Sharpe also gives test-takers a general orientation to the TOEFL iBT and follows with a review of academic skills, which include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. A review of language skills covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The 10 enclosed audio CDs present audio prompts for the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections of all tests in the book.

Includes seven model TOEFL iBT tests with answer explanations and sample writing and speaking responses, academic skill reviews, and more.The CD-ROM presents iBT versions of the book s 7 TOEFL practice tests plus a bonus TOEFL iBT, and more. The two MP3 CDs contain the audio for all practice exercises and the seven model exams."

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TOEFL iBT Writing prepares students to succeed on the TOEFL's Independent Task, the all-important essay question, and on the Integrated Task, which combines reading, listening, and writing skills. The author presents a three-step program designed to help students write like native speakers of English. His coaching entails gathering ideas, organizing details, and developing the chosen topic into clear, grammatical written English. He also provides exercises in proofreading and editing. Model essays and model integrated tasks are included for students to read and analyze. Audio lectures typical of those presented on actual tests are included online. Lin Lougheed presents a three-step program designed to help students write like native speakers of English. The three steps include: Gathering ideas Organizing details Developing the chosen topic into clear, grammatical written English The book also provides: Exercises in proofreading and editing Model essays and integrated tasks to read and analyze Online audio lectures similar to those presented on actual tests