Kaplan TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM [Paperback]

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Book Description

Release date: August 4, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1419550276 | ISBN-13: 978-1419550270 | Edition: PAP/CDR

Everything you need to Score Higher on the TOEFL iBT—Guaranteed

The TOEFL iBT tests your abilities in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Kaplan’s TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM presents the most important language skills and strategies you need to succeed on this test. The TOEFL is required worldwide for international students who want to study abroad.

Kaplan’s comprehensive guide gives you exactly what you will need to get ready for test day, including:

• 4 full-length practice tests on CD-ROM with detailed answer explanations
• Focused practice for each section of the test
• Listening practice on CD-ROM, with complete transcripts in the book
• Exclusive score-raising tips and strategies for each language skill: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
• Effective study tips for advanced ESL students

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; PAP/CDR edition (August 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419550276
• ISBN-13: 978-1419550270
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Education & Reference > Test Preparation > TOEFL & TOEIC

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book January 10, 2011

By Hatem Mahmoud

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was very helpful:

Pros:
1. Good tricks and great samples with explanation
2. Comes with 2 audio CDs which are very useful for listening
3. Comes with a CD with 4 full-length practice tests similar to the real exam. You must practice those

Cons:
1. Frequent repetition of most tips and hints. Without that, the book could be smaller and easier to follow
2. The speaking section was very weak. This can be solved by adding speaking samples to the audio CDs

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! June 22, 2011

By Mary

Format:Paperback

I think this is one of the best TOEFL preparation books. Official guide is a must have, but this one is a great addition. It has nice explanations, that can be repetitive sometimes and which can be skimmed through (just read the text in bold), but important part it has 4(!) practice tests, more than any other book. The software works great on my MacOSX. It is timed and resembles the real test. I can look through my Reading and Listening results, and they give explicit explanations why other choices are incorrect. I like Speaking section a lot. I can compare my response with samples of high, mid or low level responses for each question. I liked this part the most, you can hear high level responses from non native speakers. Also, Writing section gives samples for each question. Plus, it has lots of practice tests in the book itself and 2 additional CDs with audio files to them. I think this Kaplan did a great job with this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, efficient practice tests February 22, 2011

By marynad

Format:Paperback

I've used this book as my only resource in preparing for TOEFL. Practice tests are especially helpful. They let you get a real feel for the actual test. The book also covers explanation and practice tests for each of TOEFL's four sections.

I especially found the section on speaking very helpful. There is a list of topics you could probably get on the first two questions of speaking.

Great resource.