How to Prepare for the TOEFL Test
The TOEFL test is an examination of a person's ability to listen, read and write English while performing academic tasks. It is taken by roughly one million people each year. TOEFL scores are accepted by thousands of colleges and universities in more than 130 countries, as well as immigration departments and medical and licensing agencies. As a result, it is very important for test takers to score highly on the TOEFL, making advanced preparation a necessity. The suggestions below will help you to study for the TOEFL so that you will be prepared to do your best on test day.
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Instructions
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Complete practice problems. The TOEFL Program provides you with sample questions that can be downloaded for free when you register for the Internet-based test. When you register for the paper-based test, you will receive a package in the mail, containing practice tests, a CD with listening material, scoring information, review material, and exercises for the Test of Written English. Whether you're taking the Internet-based test or the paper-based test, these practice problems will allow you to familiarize yourself with the structure and format of the test.
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Match your TOEFL Reading Section score with a Lexile measure to improve your English-language reading skills. Lexile measures place your reading ability and the difficulty of your reading materials on the same level. To find your Lexile measure, go to www.lexile.com/toefl. When you are able to determine your reading level, you will be able to appropriately choose reading material that will help you to improve your reading skills.
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Purchase practice tests to get the experience of taking the actual TOEFL test. These tests allow you to review and answer test questions and receive immediate feedback on your skill level. There are practices tests that measure your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, which are the four areas that you will be tested on. Practice tests can be taken at your convenience.
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Tips & Warnings
TOEFL also offers practice problems for test takers with learning disabilities.
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