Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test

by Deborah Phillips

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Listening, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Listening section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive listening-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Listening section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Listening is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL listening courses. The Student Book features: * Updated materials for all the new types of Listening passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Listening Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Listening-Skills exercises that provide authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers’ attitude or purpose * Eight Listening Mini-Tests that preview the Listening section of the test * Two Listening Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM features: * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Listening section of the test * Eight Listening Mini-Tests and two Listening Complete Tests * Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM * Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results System Requirements Windows * Windows 2000, XP, or Vista * 500 MHz or higher processor * 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh * Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher) * Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) * Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) * 20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems * 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) * Quad-speed CD-ROM drive * Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) * Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)

190 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2007

Reviews

[Aryan fotros · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best parts are the listening and writings, the speaking part is not an excellent source for improving your speaking skills for Toefl unless you do it without paying attention to the suggested answers ( which usually are not committed to the time limits)

[Ly Casnocha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used Longman some time ago, it was quite resourceful. The content was really close to the real test that you may face. The strong point is the reading, vocabulary, and writing. A lot of vocabulary were provided, enclosed with different readings. Also, the writing part was deliberate and clear. I think the listening and speaking sections were above average. I advise you to refer to Longman if you want to perform well on this test.