How to Prepare for the Toefl With Computer Software: Test of English As a Foreign Language (Barron's How to Prepare for the TOEFL (W/CD Audio)) [Paperback]

Pamela J. Sharpe (Author)

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This new up-to-date edition offers eight full-length model tests that accurately reflect the current Test of English as a Foreign Language format, plus one complete recently given actual TOEFL. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Choose Barron’s Method for TOEFL Success

Read and understand the orientation to the TOEFL

Take a model test to discover your problems

Design your personal study plan for success

Use this book’s review chapters to improve your skills

Take the book’s model tests and score your results

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions



It’s Your Path To a Higher TOEFL Score --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 610 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Educ Series Inc Audio; Pap/Dis edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812084705
• ISBN-13: 978-0812084702
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 7.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,666,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The best value in TOEFL prep books, May 27, 2002

By	TestMagic Inc. (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: How to Prepare for the T.O.E.F.L.: Test of English As a Foreign Language (Barron's How to Prepare for the Test of English As a Foreign Language T.O.E.F.L) (Paperback)

If you can only buy one book, this book is your second best choice after the more expensive Longman book (see my review of it on Amazon). This book has a lot of grammar explanations and lots of practice questions. So, it is a great value--the price is low, and you get a lot of questions.

However, the book is not perfect. The book hasn't been updated in many years, and some question types are outdated. Furthermore, many of the questions are easier than the real TOEFL, especially the reading sections. Also, the CD's that come with this edition are NOT software, they are for listening. And this listening is not of very high quality, it's very amateurish.

In short, if you can only buy one book, this one is okay, but the Longman book is much, much better, AND it includes the hands-down BEST practice TOEFL software on the market.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars OUTDATED, April 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Prepare for the T.O.E.F.L.: Test of English As a Foreign Language (Barron's How to Prepare for the Test of English As a Foreign Language T.O.E.F.L) (Paperback)

1)The problems in the book are very outdated. (for grammar section buy Cliff's or Longman)
2)The problems in the book are less difficult than those on a real exam.
3)The problems in the book were arranged in very boring manner.
4)The CD-Rom is only for Listening. (for more computer practice buy Delta's Key for Toefl Test with CD, which has 10 tests or Cambridge Preparation for Toefl Test, which has 7 tests. Both books have CD-Rom simulated CBT.)
5) The Essay section is fair. (for the best essay section buy Cambridge Preparation for the Toefl Test)
Generally, there is no one book for the preparation for the TOEFL. Most likely you will need some combination of them.
For instance,
a) Delta for practice and reading. Moreover, you may wish to buy just Delta CD Rom without book and cassets for practice only;
b)Cliff's or Longman for grammar;
c)Cambridge for essay and for practice.
Good luck!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK, March 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Toefl Test (Audio Cassette)

I have been teaching ESL for 15 years, and Barron's How to Prepare for the TOEFL test is not only the best book for students planning to take the TOEFL, but also for intermediate level students who need to add structure to their learning of grammar, and develop their vocabulary. A very interesting text to work with.