The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) is the universally accepted test for evaluating the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. More than 9,000 colleges and universities across the world require or recommend the test when non-native English speakers seek admission for their program. Most graduate admission programs require the same test – with many requiring a high score for this test for part-time positions in the school such as Teaching Assistant-ships.
The good news for students seeking resources for preparing for this exam is that several websites offer free training resources. None are officially approved by the ETS as they are also in the business of offering training resources and naturally endorse their material. ETS also offers free sample questions and downloads at their site.
The TOEFL test is offered in an internet-based format called TOEFL iBT™. A paper-based format called TOEFL PBT is being phased out and so is only available in areas where testing via the Internet is not available. Online registration is possible with either test (credit or debit card required). The primary difference between the two formats is that the iBT has a speaking section while the PBT does not. iBT has between 30 and 40 test dates annually and the cost is upwards of US $190. On the other hand, PBT is only offered six times a year and the cost is US $170.
TOEFL iBT™ test consist of four sections (listening, reading, speaking, and writing). It takes about 4.5 hours to complete including check-in. Below is the format:
Below is a list of the most popular books and other media available to study for the test:
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Last Updated: 04/2017.
The good news for students seeking resources for preparing for this exam is that several websites offer free training resources. None are officially approved by the ETS as they are also in the business of offering training resources and naturally endorse their material. ETS also offers free sample questions and downloads at their site.
The TOEFL test is offered in an internet-based format called TOEFL iBT™. A paper-based format called TOEFL PBT is being phased out and so is only available in areas where testing via the Internet is not available. Online registration is possible with either test (credit or debit card required). The primary difference between the two formats is that the iBT has a speaking section while the PBT does not. iBT has between 30 and 40 test dates annually and the cost is upwards of US $190. On the other hand, PBT is only offered six times a year and the cost is US $170.
TOEFL iBT™ test consist of four sections (listening, reading, speaking, and writing). It takes about 4.5 hours to complete including check-in. Below is the format:
Below is a list of the most popular books and other media available to study for the test:
| Resource | ISBN | List Price | Best Online Price | Comments |
The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT | Varies | Varies | Official guide book released by the testing service (ETS). | |
| The Official Tests to the TOEFL iBT | Varies | Varies | 5 Real TOEFL tests with answer keys. Audio for all test listening sections. | |
| Kaplan TOEFL iBT Premier with Practice Tests | 978-1625233417 | $35 | $23 | 4 practice tests. Book, CD, Online, and Mobile. |
| Cracking the TOEFL iBT by Princeton Review | 978-0804125987 | $35 | $20 | Full-length simulated iBT test with answer explanations. 39 additional practice drills. |
| Barron’s TOEFL iBt | Varies | Varies | Audio-CDs and CD-Rom.Seven model tests with explanations. | |
| Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL | 978-1438075471 | $35 | $25 | More than 1,000 practice questions with explanatory answers, as well as example essays and speaking responses. |
| Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test | Varies | Varies | Five complete practice tests. 1450+ test questions with pop-up explanations. Complete language skills instructions. | |
McGraw Hill’s 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL | Varies | Varies | Example sentences, usage tips, and commonly used parts of speech. Reading with exercises with each chapter. | |
Perfect Phrases for the TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections | Varies | Varies | Hundreds of ready-to-use phrases to increase your conversational ability. | |
| TOEFL Prep for Spanish Speakers: An Advanced Grammar Course for pre-iBT, ITP, & PBT TOEFL and English Teacher Training | 978-1442123472 | $26 | $22 | For Native Spanish Speakers. |
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Last Updated: 04/2017.
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