Publisher's Synopsis
TheLongman Preparation Course for the TOEFL®Test: iBT, Second Edition, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive language skills course and a wealth of practice for all sections of the test, theLongman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT, Second Edition, is appropriate for courses in TOEFL test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL courses.
Click on "Course-Specific" Resources on the left of this page to order the Audio CDs.
New to the Second Edition
The New CD-ROM:
- New "Send" feature allows electronic submission of reading/listening results and writing and speaking responses.
- Completely different material from that in the book
- Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM
- Self-assessment and record-keeping tool
A New Website:
- Track your students' progress quickly and easily.
- View your students' results electronically.
- Read and listen to your students' written and spoken work - then send feedback.
- Work from home - all you need is an Internet connection.
The Student Book features:
- Updated material for all the new types of passages and questions on the test
- Diagnostic pre-tests and post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement in each section.
- Practice sections for the four skills:
- Reading provides practice exercises in the new test formats, including filling in a table or chart and paraphrasing
- Listening provides authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers' attitude or purpose
- Speaking includes personal and expository tasks and integrated tasks
- Writing consists of expository and integrated tasks: reading/listening/writing
- Eight Mini-Tests that preview the test's integrated four-skills format
- Two complete Practice 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 all parts of the test, including speaking
- Eight mini-tests and two complete tests
- Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM
- Easy-to-use scoring and record keeping to monitor progress
- New "Send" feature allows electronic submission of reading/listening results and writing and speaking responses
Note: You must have the Audio CDs to use the listening material (the Skills Practice, the Mini-Tests, and the Computer Tests) in the textbook. The audio material on the CD-ROM is different from that on the Audio CDs. Click on "Course-Specific" Resources on the left of this page to order the Audio CDs.
System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 2000 or XP
- 500 MHz or higher processor
- 25 MB available on hard drive
Macintosh
- Mas OS X (10.1.3 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 electronic submission)
