Longman Introductory Course for the TOEFL Test IbT
“Longman Introductory Course for the TOEFL Test IbT” by Deborah Phillips is a comprehensive resource designed for intermediate students preparing for the TOEFL iBT integrated-skills test. Published by Pearson Education in 2008, this second edition spans 538 pages and is presented in English. The book provides a structured approach to developing essential language skills, featuring updated material that reflects the latest test formats and question types.
Readers will find a wealth of practice opportunities across all sections of the test, including diagnostic pre-tests and post-tests to assess progress. The course covers key areas such as reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with specific exercises tailored to the new test requirements. Additionally, the accompanying CD-ROM offers distinct practice material, including mini-tests and a complete introductory-level practice test, along with features for tracking progress and submitting responses electronically. This edition serves as a foundational tool for students aiming to advance to more complex TOEFL preparation materials.
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Providing both a comprehensive language skills course and a wealth of practice for all sections of the test, the “Longman Introductory Course for the TOEFL(R) Test: IBT, “by Deborah Phillips, gives intermediate students (scores of 450 to 520 on the paper TOEFL(R) Test or 45 to 70 on the TOEFL(R) iBT) all the tools they need to begin to prepare for the TOEFL(R) iBT integrated-skills test. Upon completion of the “”Introductory Course”,” students are ready to handle the more advanced material in “Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL(R) Test: IBT.” Note: You must have the Audio CDs to use the listening material (the Skills Practice, the Mini-Tests, the Complete Tests, and the TOEFL(R)-level Test) in the textbook. The audio material on the CD-ROM is different from that on the adio CDs. Click here to purchase the Audio CDs. 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 between two people in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speaker’s attitude or purpose.
- Speaking includes personal and expository tasks and integrated tasks.
- Writing consists of expository and integrated tasks: reading/listening/writing.
- Four mini-tests that preview the test’s integrated four-skills format.
- One complete introductory-level practice test.
- One TOEFL(R)-level test.
The CD-ROM features:
- Completely different material from that in the Student Book.
- Practice sections for all parts of the test, including speaking.
- Four mini-tests.
- One complete introductory-level practice test and one TOEFL(R)-level test.
- Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM.
- Easy-to-use scoring and record-keeping to monitor progress.
- New “send” feature that allows electroninc submisson of results, reports, and spoken and written responses.
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