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Speaking and Writing Topics
published by Novak Hop (31/01/10)

tags: toefl, toefl ibt speaking, toefl ibt writing

Travel

Do you prefer traveling alone? Or traveling in a group?
What is your definition of a good trip?
Do you think traveling abroad is a waste of time?
What’s the farthest you’ve ever traveled by car/train/boat/plane?
What do you think is the least dangerous country to visit?
Would you travel spontaneously, without a lot of planning?
Do most people in your country like to travel?
What are the most popular places to travel?
Is it important to know English when you travel?
What ...

How to Speak Intelligently on Almost Any Subject
published by Simon Fan (20/01/10)

tags: toefl ibt, toefl ibt reading, toefl ibt writing

This exercise can be done for as little time as you have or as much time as you have; it doesn’t matter. If you do this every day, your English will improve.

Here’s what you do.
1. Print out the list of the 100 most common words.
2. I’ve prepared a list of different types of questions and conversation/speaking topics. Pick any question from this list.
3. Each day, randomly choose words from the list of the 100 most common words in English and use those words to answer ...

Do You Know the 100 Most Common Words in English?
published by Vera H (17/01/10)

tags: toefl, toefl ibt writing, toefl speaking

There are many strategies and philosophies about the best way to learn a language. But no matter how you do it, one thing is certain: All languages are made up of words. If you know the most important words in the language and how to use them, you will be able to communicate well.

I’ll give you an example of what I’m talking about. When I was a university student, I spent 6 weeks studying French in a summer immersion program in Chicoutimi, Quebec. The main language of that city is ...

Minimum TOEFL Score – US Universities
published by M O (15/01/10)

tags: toefl, toefl ibt, toefl score

If you are applying to to U.S. Schools, colleges as an International Student, where English language is not native language, then TOEFL Score is mandatory application requirement. All the schools require you have to minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission. Students post lots of questions like:

- What is the minimum TOEFL Score required for admission into U.S. Universities;

- My TOEFL Score is 79, can I get admission in MS;

- What is the Minimum TOEFL score required to get ...

Secrets of TOEFL Sections
published by Peter Pan (07/01/10)

tags: toefl, toefl ibt, toefl secrets

There are certain useful tips you should be aware of when taking TOEFL. Each section of the TOEFL test has its own peculiarities.

Listening section
It is greatly advisable not to look back at any listening question after you have decided on your answer. This is why it would be extremely good for you to try to read ahead. And in case if you know the questions before you hear the passage, it will be much easier for you to complete this section. In case if you are going to take the internet ...

What Is the Difference Between TOEFL & First Certificate?
published by Enrique Fernandes (04/01/10)

tags: english exams, english test

Choosing an English proficiency test from the many options available can be as challenging as actually learning the language. Understand the differences between two common tests, the First Certificate and the TOEFL, to decide which one is right for you.

Function

Both tests verify your level of proficiency in the English language. The First Certificate in English is an exam offered by the University of Cambridge ESOL. It is an upper-intermediate level exam.
The TOEFL (Test of English as a ...

Georgia Nursing Board TOEFL Requirement
published by Enrique Fernandes (04/01/10)

tags: english exams, english test, tips

Significance
1. The Georgia Board of Nursing's Professional Licensing Board Division sets out the TOEFL requirements. Instructions are available on their website.
Function
2. The TOEFL requirement applies to any nurse seeking a license to work in Georgia whose native language is not English or whose coursework was conducted in a language other than English.
Requirements
3. Foreign-trained nurses who meet all these requirements do not have to take the TOEFL: their ...

Reducing Test Taking Anxiety
published by Ben T (22/12/09)

tags: toefl ibt, toefl ibt anxiety

Some students do not worry too much about the exam. But others have test anxiety, that means they excessively worry about doing well on a test. It can be a paradox, when it becomes a major hindrance on test performance and causes extreme nervousness and memory lapses among other symptoms.

Reducing Test Taking Anxiety TIPS:
◊ Being well prepared for the test is the best way to reduce test taking anxiety.
◊ Space out your studying over a few days or weeks, and continually review ...

Subject-Verb Agreement and TOEFL iBT Speaking
published by May Day (18/12/09)

tags: toefl ibt, toefl ibt grammar, toefl ibt speaking

Your grammar will be evaluated on both TOEFL iBT speaking and writing sections. Therefore, you need to create grammatical sentence structures. One area of grammar about which you should be concerned is subject-verb agreement.

Having correct subject-verb agreement is important to TOEFL iBT speaking and writing since it demonstrates to TOEFL iBT human raters that you have control of your sentence structures. The fewer times you have trouble with subject-verb agreement, the greater the ...

Preparation Tips
published by Goran Toshich (12/12/09)

tags: toefl prep, toefl tips

You should follow the following Tips for the preparation of TOEFL tests.

1. You must review the test format, subject matter, and sample test questions in the testing program's information bulletin or the testing program's Web site.

2. Prior to beginning the test, you can meet with the test taker, who should be encouraged to discuss matters that will affect test performance, e.g., how to determine the amount of remaining time and how you can help pace the test-taker through the test. The ...

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