toefl ibt introduction 2014
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DEDICATION – INNOVATION - PROFESSIONALISM
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ELCOME TO
TOEFL® iBT PREPARATION CLASS
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TODAY’S CLASS
Getting to know each otherSetting ground-rulesFrequently-asked questions about the
TOEFL ® iBTIntroducing the format of the test
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Getting to know each other
Find someone whose name starts with an ‘H’
Find someone whose birthday is in the same month as yours
Find someone who lives near you
Find someone who...
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TODAY’S CLASS
Getting to know each otherSetting ground-rulesFrequently-asked questions about the
TOEFL ® iBTIntroducing the format of the testIntroducing the materials available at
EQuest
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SETTING GROUND RULES
What is necessary for an effective
test-preparation class?
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CLASS RULES
Complete all homeworkOtherwise: ?Seek for extra resources
(research/study)Co-operate with the instructor (tell them
exactly your goals and how much time and dedication you’ll be able to invest)
Regular attendanceGive responsible feedback and
comments
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More tips for TOEFL prep:Set up a mailing group (TFB08)Always bring your USBAlways review and study the handoutsPrepare a recording device (“speaking”)Do your homework, alwaysContact with the instructor in case you need
helpContact the office when you want something
to be improved (facilities, equipment)
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TODAY’S CLASS
Getting to know each otherSetting ground-rulesFrequently-asked questions (FAQs)
about the TOEFL ® iBTIntroducing the format of the testIntroducing the materials available for
TOEFL test prep
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TOEFL programsRegistrationTest administrationExaminationScore reportsStudy habits
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TODAY’S CLASS
Getting to know each otherSetting ground-rulesFrequently-asked questions (FAQs) about
the TOEFL ® iBTIntroducing the format of the testIntroducing the materials available for
TOEFL test prep
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NOW LOOK AT THE COMPLETE TEST IN YOUR HANDOUT
What is the sequence of the sections?The reading sectionThe listening sectionThe speaking sectionThe writing section
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Test section
Number of Question Timing
Reading 3-5 passages, 12-14 questions each 60-100 min
Listening 4-6 lectures, 6 questions each2-3 conversations, 5 questions each
60-90 min
BREAK 5 min
Speaking 6 tasks: 2 independent and 4 integrated
20 min
Writing 1 integrated task1 independent task
20 min30 min
Extra section(s)!!!
Format of the TOEFL ® iBT
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Extra section(s) in the TOEFL ® iBT
At least one of the sections of the test include extra, uncounted material.
Q: The purpose?A: ETS want to try out material for future
testsQ: Can test-takers identify which section is
counted and which is not?A: No. Test takers have to work hard on all
of the materials. The uncounted part can be any part in the test.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TODAY’S CLASS
Getting to know each otherSetting ground-rulesFrequently-asked questions (FAQs) about
the TOEFL ® iBTIntroducing the format of the testIntroducing the materials available for
TOEFL test prep
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Official Guide
Designed by ETS General Quite easy Good to start with 01 audio CD
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Cracking the TOEFL Excellent strategies
for all sections Written from the
perspective of the test designer
Easy to understand Excellent templates
for Speaking and Writing sections
Quite few exercises 01 audio CD
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Longman Good overview of each
section Appropriate strategies A large number of skill-
based exercises 08 Mini-tests and 02
complete tests Easy level, suitable to
practice right after understanding the general format of the test
08 audio CDs 01 CD-ROM for sample
iBT tests
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Delta Key
Appropriate strategies A lot of practice
exercises, also skill-based (similar to Longman) but more challenging
A lot of practice tests 10 audio CDs Pdf version available
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CambridgeStudy plan instructionStudy strategies &
academic strategiesSkill-based exercises2 Practice Tests in
book7 Practice Tests in
CD-ROMDifficult vocabulary
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Barron Clarify academic skills
that ETS want to test 07 model tests with
explanations, esp. speaking and writing samples
Very difficult, suitable after all other iBT books have been studied
Particularly challenging listening passages compared with Longman or Delta Key
10 audio CDs
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Kaplan theme-based few strategiesChallenging tests01 audio CD, 01
CD-ROM for iBT tests
Available for purchase near the FTU
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North Star 2 levels: Intermediate
and High Intermediate Theme-based ETS practice tests Quite easy, suitable
for beginners 04 audio CDs
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The Michigan Guide
300 words for the TOEFL iBT
Best for teachers’ reference
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Over 20 more books are coming, including:
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Along with more than 50 audio CDs and CD-ROMS
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TOEFL iBT Tests
Purchased directly from the United States
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How to access these materials?
1-Buy. 2-Library with all its materials accessible30,000 a yearA 3x4 photo Equest Office
Bookstores
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E-materials
www.ets.org/toeflhttp://petrusky.net/dhvn/tlieu/DeltaKeyTOEFL
iBT.pdfhttp://www.free-english.com/TOEFL-iBT-
practice-test.aspx
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EQA’s expectations
Require that you work hard Require that homework be done Suggest that you co-operate with each
other Require that you give comments and
feedback
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HOMEWORK
Finish the complete test in the handoutThe audio files are here; you should copy
them from the computer after class