Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT Speaking (with CD-ROM, 3 Audio CDs, and Answer Key)

by Deborah Phillips

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® iBT Speaking, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Speaking section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive speaking-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Speaking section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® iBT Speaking is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL speaking courses. The Student Book * Updated material for all the new types of Speaking passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Speaking Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Speaking-Skills exercises that include personal and expository tasks and integrated tasks * Eight Speaking Mini-Tests that preview the Speaking section of the test * Two Speaking Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Speaking section of the test * Eight Speaking Mini-Tests and two Speaking Complete Tests * Sample answers for each Speaking task * Easy-to-use skill assessment and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of responses System Requirements Windows * Windows 2000, XP, or Vista * 500 MHz or higher processor * 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh * Mas OS X (10.3.9 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 sending and receiving data)

136 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2007

Reviews

[Aryan fotros · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best parts are the listening and writings, the speaking part is not an excellent source for improving your speaking skills for Toefl unless you do it without paying attention to the suggested answers ( which usually are not committed to the time limits)

[Ly Casnocha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used Longman some time ago, it was quite resourceful. The content was really close to the real test that you may face. The strong point is the reading, vocabulary, and writing. A lot of vocabulary were provided, enclosed with different readings. Also, the writing part was deliberate and clear. I think the listening and speaking sections were above average. I advise you to refer to Longman if you want to perform well on this test.