What is TOEFL? TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language - in other words it is English Language Proficiency test that all US Business Schools require International applicants to take. The new Internet Based Test or TOEFL iBT is scored from 0 to 120 but schools do not look at it from a scoring standpoint but rather Pass/Fail. Many schools will set a certain minimum that an applicants must get. If you are a native speaker or have been educated at a Western College that used English as the main language of instruction, there is a good chance that TOEFL requirement will be waived. US Residents and graduates of US colleges do not need to take TOEFL. Some useful links: - About the TOEFL iBT: ETS TOEFL@iBT Home - Test preparation: TOEFL@ iBT Test Preparation - Online practice. Similar to GMATprep but pretty expensive - tests are $44.95 each Sometimes I'm glad ETS is not provider of GMAT anymore: https://toeflpractice.ets.org/ TOEFL Preparation Guide books: 1. The Official Guide to the New TOEFL iBT: TOEFL OG.jpg This book is a "must have" for TOEFL Preparation, no doubt about it. All four sections of the test are covered in detail with very thoroughly explained basic type of questions. This product is all you need to master the TOEFL. Unlike OG for GMAT, Official Guide for TOEFL is enough, you don't need any additional material. While additional scripts and books can help, they are not necessary to get the high score. Pros: Well written, excellent selection of example essays and readings. Simply, applicant will be very well prepared for the test with this book and wouldn't find any subsequent unpleasant surprises in the test itself. Cons: Nothing specific for this book. What used to drive me crazy during TOEFL preparation was lack of any kind of resource for practice of Speaking section. 2. Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test: TOEFL Cambridge.jpg Note: These are the only TOEFL books I had experience with. I expect members of the forum to recommend other books or to critique these two. Welcome to the new TOEFL Subforum.

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friends, i have my toefl in two weeks, aiming for 115-120 and need guidance. Please help.

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Hi:) I know you're talking about books here, but has anyone of you heard about iExpert English? It's an app for iphone and ipad to improve you're english skills, for exams or essays etc. I found it very helpful, they give useful tips on grammar topics or structuring of essays... i know not everyone likes learning from these little screens, but the good thing, there's a free version in appstore and you can always carry it around, without taking so much space in your purse;) i just used it besides the normal studying, while waiting for the train... hope it helps someone and good luck with your TOEFL!

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I have a review about "Cambridge Preparation Course of TOEFL "

As a tutor I found this book's reading passages and questions very similar to the real iBT TOEFL test. I encourage all test takers to give this book a whirl at least to its reading section practices.

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I'd like to share review links, but for some reason the system keeps telling me to be a member for 5 days have 5 posts.

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I am planning to give TOEFL in Jan 2012,but i am not a good speaker,I pause alot while speaking and i am unable to overcome this weakness.Especially in Question1 of speaking,I always get stuck and words become short for me to deliver my ideas.Please help me?

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I encourage you to practice with a friend and present your response to him/her. Also in the preparation time that you consider for yourself try to practice on writing an outline for your answer; it can help you omit your long pauses when you speak.

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"IExpert English" is a very good app to get prepared for TOEFL exams, especially for the writing parts...
You'll find it on itunes store and there is a free version of it as well, for those who don't want to spend the money. Haven't tried that one, but the normal version is great:)
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Hi guys,

a slightly different question. I have another 5 days until Saturday (11th) to prepare myself for my TOEFL test. I have had a 3 months weekend preparation class, and am currently working on Speaking (being within time limitations) and Writing, based on some YouTube videos.

I still have some exams to do - from Cambridge, Barrons, Kaplan, Thomson and Longman, and wanted to hear your opinion and suggestion which one to take until Saturday. I've heard that the first three (Cam, Bar and Kap) should be closest to the real TOEFL, but would be happy to hear your opinion as well.

Goal: Will be very happy to achieve something around 110 and above.

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Are Tofel scores accepted only in US universities?

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thank you for the useful post!

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Thanks for the useful information

Nice share buddy

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For my part Delta Key for TOEFLibt for Advance Level is good. Especially for people who want to improve their score in Listening and Writing

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Anyone can update more books ??

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In my experience, endorsed by different instructors, are perhaps these books really helpful for a strong preparation. In particular, the second one

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-TO ... ords=toefl

https://www.amazon.com/Deltas-Key-TOEFL- ... ords=toefl

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Toefl OG,free practice test links shared by Carcass will be enough to get a decent score.

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Hello

I have the third edition of the ETS OG (without cd) and I'm trying to figure out whether it would be enough to get a descent score (above 110). What do you think?

Where can I get free online tests?

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any specific review/comments for toefl practice online test. I am planning to purchase it. so wants your opinion.

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The best Toefl ibt preparation books in 2014 - 2015 are

1- Official Guide to the TOEFL Test With CD-ROM, 4th Edition (Official Guide to the Toefl Ibt)
Rate is 4.1/5.0

2-Barron's TOEFL iBT with Audio CDs and CD-ROM, 14th Edition

Rate is 3.8/5.0

The first book use the practice test that simulate the actual test.