Customer Reviews

Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test: Advanced Skill Practice Book

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The most valuable thing offered by this book is PRACTICE without which it is fairly difficult to get a high TOEFL score.

I have read through 4 or 5 other books that aim at helping to get ready for TOEFL, and I really found it frustrating that a good half of such 'test guides' is always, or almost always, stuffed with long explanations of the structure of the test and some other theoretical points, which can be easily found in TOEFL bulletin or on the official TOEFL site. Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL test is really a practice book. Its short practical advice on test taking strategies and a lot of exercises and quizes make an effective combination.

N.B.: Pay attention that the CDs, which contain listening material for different sections of the book, are offered as a separate item and if one wants to get the most of the practice guide, I think it is a good idea to get the CDs too. However, I must add that it is possible to work with the book without the CDs because all the audioscripts are given in the book.

I bought this book because my friends told me this one is the top preparation book for TOEFL test. Yes, it's pretty good in organization. The only problem is that it's not sold together with CD so that when I place order, I forgot to order CDs with the book. In addition, because IBT is based on Internet that require a computerized platform, the biggest disadvantage of this book is that it didn't simulate the true enviroment of test. So you should consider to buy another one to practice test.

This book seems to be an old book, published in March, 2005.

However, this provides really awesome contents. It provides general but useful strategies of each section.

In spite of being a student, I already five iBT books. I felt this is really helpful, esp. listening section. This is because talking speed is almost same as real iBT test. Other books... sorry, not fast.

'course, this book does not include Audio CDs. If you want to practice listening section, you should pay little bit more. It is worthy of buying.

I guarantee that if you complete this book, you might be able to get more than 61 for beginner, more than 79-80 for people who are familiar with iBT TOEFL test.

This book and CDs is the only one you will need to score in TOEFL iBT. I have used Kaplan, Longman, Princeton but Delta stands out. Though this is a bit expensive it is worth the price. You will get the real benefit of this book with the CDs.

IT is reading section is very nice. If you are in trouble with reading section, do not forget to study this book... My other recommendations are Cambridge and Thompson..

Be aware that you have to buy the audio CD's necessary for listening separately (another $ 40). That is the only reason I gave 4 stars to it and not 5. This book is probably the best source for TOEFL test. I got a very high score in TOEFL by studying this book as well as the "essential words for TOEFL".

It is the most reliable, most complete and most helpful book for TOEFL exam. 4 stars for the book and delivery. 3 stars for packaging and shipment!

Having seen all the other iBT TOEFL material out there, I would strongly recommend the DELTA series, particularly because it is user-friendly. It is conveniently and clearly laid out, and the listening passages are separated on individual tracks.

Although the quality of the exercises is comparable to the real exam, the total study/practice package is lacking in that it does not simulate the real test environment. Additionally, selling the CDs and practice book separately is quite inconvenient for the buyer and an unfortunate oversight on the part of the publisher, which should consider a more realistic simulation of the real test in preparing practice/learning tools.

I bought this book for my mother as she is taking TOEFL class. She told me that this is a very good source for her studying.