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TOEFL STUDY GUIDE PART 1 ORIENTATION Quick Tips 5 - 11 Tip 5 The key is to think like the people who write the test: learn the types of questions that come up most often and what a rig

TOEFL STUDY GUIDE

PART 1 ORIENTATION Quick Tips 5 - 11

Tip 5

The key is to think like the people who write the test: learn the types

of questions that come up most often and what a right answer looks like, use your time effectively

Tip 6

Identify your strengths and weaknesses so we can work on them together….practice, practice, practice

Tip 7

Expressions and idioms used in England and other English-speaking countries will not be tested only American English (page 3)

Tip 8

Practice and prepare for the test Don't just try to "wing it" The more you know about the test, the better you will perform If the test is familiar to you, you will have less stress dealing with it

Tip 9

Don't try to study everything just before the exam Work at it often over a period of time (i.e 4 weeks)

Tip 10

Be sure to review the TOEFL sampler for more samples of

questions

Tip 11

This exam is like a competitive sport; practice and be prepared

Basic Tips 12 - 17

Tip 12 PART I - Orientation

The computer-based TOEFL exam is made up of four (4) sections:

1 Listening comprehension,

2 Structure & Written Expression,

3 Reading Comprehension, and

4 an Essay portion

There is a tutorial at the beginning of the exam to show you how to use the computer during the exam You must do this tutorial, but by

becoming more comfortable with the computer using this program,

you may prefer to take the shorter version of the tutorial that is offered

Tip 13 The Basics

Learn what to expect and how to take a standardized test from the TOEFL Sampler CD (don't waste time with directions - memorize them)

Tip 14 The Basics

There is no penalty for an incorrect answer - have one letter in mind that you will see as your "guess" answer This strategy should NOT

be used on the computer-based test in the Listening Comprehension section

Tip 15 The Basics

Practice the techniques and do the drills a little at a time - don't leave

it all for one weekend

Tip 16 The Basics

On the computer-based test, it IS important in the Listening Section

to answer ALL the questions (as many as you can in the time

allowed)

Tip 17 The Basics

The computer-based test will not have a separate sheet for answers, you will click your answers directly on the screen This can be

practiced with our practice drills and exams and the TOEFL Sampler CD-Rom