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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKaplan Publishing
ISBN-101438008872
ISBN-139781438008875
eBay Product ID (ePID)227813028
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameEssential Words for the Toefl
LanguageEnglish
SubjectTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) & IELTS (International English Language Testing System), English As a Second Language, Study & Teaching, Study Guides
Publication Year2017
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorSteven J. Matthiesen
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines, Study Aids
SeriesBarron's Test Prep Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight11.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal428.0076
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION: Success on the TOEFL Maximizing Your Vocabulary Potential--A Description of This Program CHAPTER 1: Getting to Know the TOEFL What Is the TOEFL? About the iBT (Internet-Based TOEFL) About the ITP TOEFL (Institutional TOEFL Program) The iBT Section 1: Reading Section 2: Listening Section 3: Speaking Section 4: Writing The ITP (The Paper-Based TOEFL) Section 1: Listening Section 2: Structure and Written Expression Section 3: Reading Comprehension Some Helpful Hints for Both Formats of the TOEFL CHAPTER 2: Understanding the TOEFL Reading Section Sample Questions Strategy for the iBT and Paper-Based TOEFL CHAPTER 3: Improving Your TOEFL Vocabulary The Importance of Reading ... A Lot! Make Word Lists Learn Words from Old TOEFLs Learn the Words in This Book Learn to Use a Thesaurus CHAPTER 4: Building Your TOEFL Vocabulary Developing Word Attack Skills Important Vocabulary Building Tools CHAPTER 5: The Essential TOEFL Vocabulary Studying the Word Entries Answering Phrasal Questions Lessons 1-30 Answers to Exercises: Lessons 1-30 CHAPTER 6: The iBT Practice Test General Directions iBT Reading Section Answers to iBT Practice Test Scoring Your iBT Practice Test iBT Reading Section Score Conversion Table INDEX
SynopsisThis vocabulary building program is specifically designed for ESL students preparing to take the TOEFL. The book presents an organized list of vocabulary words with definitions, sample sentences, and practice exercises for 500 need-to-know words. It also provides detailed advice on ways in which students can expand their English language vocabulary. Students can test their mastery of TOEFL vocabulary by taking the included practice test with answer key, which is designed to help students evaluate their progress, and increase confidence in their vocabulary skills., This revised book is specifically designed for ESL students preparing to take the TOEFL and features updated vocabulary that is seen most often on the exam. It includes: Phrases and "purpose" words (for example, define, discuss, claim, etc.) that are used in the speaking and writing sections of the test New words and phrases, since you are often asked to explain the meaning of a phrase Lists of vocabulary words with definitions, sample sentences, and practice exercises for 500 need-to-know words Detailed advice to help students expand their English language vocabulary, and more Students can test their mastery of TOEFL vocabulary by taking the included practice test with answer key, which is designed to help students evaluate their progress, and increase confidence in their vocabulary skills.