Speaking and Writing Strategies for the TOEFL® iBT
For non-native English speakers, the speaking and writing sections of the TOEFL® iBT can be the most intimidating — they force a test taker to think on the spot and communicate effectively in English without the benefit of multiple-choice answers.
Though these sections are difficult, they are very learnable! Boost your confidence in the writing and speaking sections and maximize your TOEFL® iBT score with the strategies outlined in our easy-to-follow TOEFL® iBT prep book.
Nova’s Speaking and Writing Strategies for the TOEFL iBT introduces a revolutionary new method called “Argument Mapping” that has been shown to significantly improve TOEFL® iBT scores. The theory behind argument mapping is that students acquire speaking and writing skills more effectively and efficiently if they can visualize their answers first. Learn the art of argument mapping and discover how this one essential, adaptable skill will help you in all six speaking tasks and both writing tasks!
You Will Also Learn:
- How to tackle every type and structure of essay the TOEFL® iBT may throw at you
- Step-by-step basic responses for all speaking and writing tasks
- Step-by-step advanced responses for all speaking and writing tasks
- Step-by-step emergency responses for all speaking and writing tasks
- How to revise your spoken and written responses to maximize scoring
- How to rate your own spoken and written responses as an iBT scorer would
Testimonials:
During my preparation for TOEFL, I was in a desperate need of a method to help me organize my ideas when speaking and writing. Using argument mapping was a breakthrough. Argument maps are certain to be widely used in TOEFL preparation and will doubtlessly help test-takers get the highest scores possible.
— Iwona, Poland
I have several books for TOEFL preparation. I must say nothing handles speaking and writing strategies as beautifully as this book does…this book was right on the target. It teaches you the skills by letting you know what graders are looking for and how they do the evaluation. As a result, you focus on those very essential and critical points, which graders are measuring you against. To me it is one of the best book available on the subject. — A Student
Audio CD Included
Pages 394
ISBN: 1889057584
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500 Words, Phrases, Idioms for the TOEFL® iBT
Are you studying for the TOEFL test? Do you need to learn academic English vocabulary to increase your TOEFL score? Do you also need to improve your typing skills so you can type your TOEFL essays faster and more accurately on test day? If you said “Yes!” to any of these questions, then this book is for you.
This TOEFL book is different because it uses an integrated vocabulary learning system called recycling. For each set of ten vocabulary words, you will complete four quizzes: a multiple-choice vocabulary quiz, a sentence-completion quiz, a spelling quiz, and a typing quiz. This method keeps you integrating and applying new words using six TOEFL skill sets: reading, listening, speaking, writing, spelling and typing. Recycling will help you remember each new word, phrase and idiom more effectively so you can apply it more proficiently on test day.
No other TOEFL text offers such an integrated approach to acquiring a TOEFL-level vocabulary.
BONUS MATERIAL
- Typing lessons and tips to improve accuracy and speed
- Learn how to structure opinion-based and fact-based TOEFL essays
- Audio CD to practice listening skills
Audio CD Included
Pages 238
ISBN: 1889057711
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Americanize Your Language and Emotionalize Your Speech!
Develop Responsive Skills in American English:
Learn basic responsive conversational strategies to speed up the process of interaction in English in these digital times. Build up your emotional and social skills in American English.
Develop Language Management Skills:
Learn how to manage the language in you, and how to encode language information to better retrieve it at the right time.
Develop Your Second Language Consciousness And Shape Your Second Language Personality:
Learn how to boost your brainpower through conscious learning and in so doing shape your Second Language Personality.
Language Management Rules:
This book also demonstrates the author’s commitment to provide English learners with essential language management rules on how the brain operates during language learning, and shows how a learner that focuses on developing his or her language habits and speech skills in synch with the emotional brain can develop a strong Second Language Consciousness.
Pages 210
ISBN: 1889057827
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Vocabulary 4000
(The 4000 Words Essential for an Educated Vocabulary)
English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages.
It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our daily conversation to express ourselves more clearly and precisely.
Many vocabulary books list esoteric words we quickly forget or feel self-conscious using. However, there is a bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings these words to the fore.
All the words you need for success in business, school and life!
Features:
- 4000 Words Defined
- Word Analysis section
- Idiom and Usage section
- 200 Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
- Concise, practical definitions
- Great for the SAT, GRE, TOEFL, and other entrance exams
Testimonial:
I am an English major and had never seen the majority of the words listed in here! Since I am always looking to learn interesting new words this was a real find. It is an excellent tool while preparing for the verbal section of the GRE and learning more colorful terms in general. — A Student
Pages 160
ISBN: 1889057568
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