Essential Words for the TOEFL

by Matthiesen, Steven J.

Edition: 5th

ISBN13: 9780764144776

ISBN10: 0764144774

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 2011-03-01

Publisher(s): Barrons Test Prep

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Very useful book May 14, 2011
by Denise H. Tamayo

This textbook provides list of approximately 500 need-to-know words with definitions is presented for ESL students preparing to take the TOEFL. The textbook also presents detailed advice on ways that students can expand their English language vocabulary. This small textbook is what you are looking for if you are preparing for the TOEFL. The textbook I received was exactly as I had ordered it. The best part about this business transaction was the delivery. I received my textbook two business days later, which was great!

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Summary

A list of approximately 500 need-to-know words with definitions is presented for ESL students preparing to take the TOEFL. The book also presents detailed advice on ways that students can expand their English language vocabulary. They will find helpful tips on using a dictionary and a thesaurus to expand word power plus practice tests with answer keys. The tests are designed to help students evaluate their expanding word-learning progress and increased vocabulary in English.

SCORE HIGHER with BARRON'S

For 70 years, BARRON'S experts have been helping students surpass their expectations on standardized tests. This book will help you expand your English vocabulary and achieve a high score on the TOEFL.

-Focus on the TOEFL's 500 most-frequently-encountered words will help you expand your English vocabulary and get a great score

-Solid advice will guide you in getting the most out of a dictionary and a thesaurus to expand your word power

-Practical strategies will help you learn and retain word meanings

-Answers provided for all vocabulary practice

Introduction: Success on the TOEFL	p. v
Maximizing Your Vocabulary Potential-A Description of This Program	p. v
Getting to Know the TOEFL	p. 1
What Is the TOEFL?	p. 1
Paper-Based TOEFL and the iBT®	p. 1
The Paper-Based Test (PBT)	p. 2
Section 1: Listening Comprehension	p. 2
Section 2: Structure and Written Expression	p. 4
Section 3: Reading Comprehension	p. 5
Test of Written English (TWE)	p. 7
The iBT	p. 8
Section 1: Listening	p. 8
Section 2: Reading	p. 10
Section 3: Speaking	p. 11
Section 4: Writing	p. 11
Some Helpful Hints for Both Formats of the TOEFL	p. 12
Understanding the TOEFL Reading Section	p. 13
Sample Questions	p. 13
Strategy for the iBT and Paper-Based TOEFL	p. 24
Improving Your TOEFL Vocabulary	p. 27
Read a Lot	p. 27
Make Flash Cards	p. 27
Make Word Lists	p. 27
Learn Words from Old TOEFLs	p. 28
Learn the Words in This Book	p. 28
Learn to Use a Thesaurus	p. 28
Building Your TOEFL Vocabulary	p. 29
Developing Word Attack Skills	p. 29
Important Vocabulary Building Tools	p. 36
The Dictionary	p. 36
The Thesaurus	p. 39
The Essential TOEFL Vocabulary	p. 41
Studying the Word Entries	p. 42
Answering Phrasal Questions	p. 44
Lessons 1-30	p. 49
Answers to Exercises: Lessons 1-30	p. 290
The iBT Practice Test	p. 295
General Directions	p. 295
iBT Reading Section	p. 296
Answers to iBT Practice Test	p. 314
Scoring Your iBT Practice Test	p. 314
iBT Reading Section Score Conversion Table	p. 316
Index	p. 317
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