TOEFL Exam Prep Books & Resources - Books, ISBNs and Best Prices

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) conducted by Educational Testing Servce (ETS) is the universally accepted test for evaluating the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. More than 7500 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 sites offering free and fine training resources exist on the web. 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 iBT and PBT sample questions and downloads at their site – one big caveat being the iBT sample questions download is a 16-bit application and will not run in the 64-bit world, unless effort is made.

The TOEFL test is offered in two formats: an internet-based format called TOEFL iBT™, and a paper-based format called TOEFL PBT. 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 (click to see the format of iBT and PBT). The test choice is dependent on the testing center location. (click to find the format of your test) – most locations offer iBT – PBT only where internet-based testing is unavailable. iBT has between 30 and 40 test dates annualy and the cost can be between US $150 and US $225 based on location. On the other hand, PBT is only offered six times a year and the cost is US $160.

Below is a list of the most popular books and other media available to study for the test:


ResourceISBNList PriceBest Online PriceComments
The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM, Third Edition (2009)978-0071624053$36$24Official guide book released by the testing service (ETS). Kindle Edition also available for $21.
Kaplan TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM (2009)978-1419550270$35$23
Cracking the TOEFL iBT wit CD, 2011 Edition by Princeton Review978-0375429743$35$23
Barron’s TOEFL iBt (2010 Edition) 978-0764143687$22$15Kindle version also available for $11.99
Barron’s Practice Exercises for the TOEFL with Audio CDs978-0764193170$30$20
Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: The Paper Test978-0131408838$43$38.31Targeted for PBT test preparation use.
McGraw Hill’s 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL978-0071443289$10$8Kindle Edition also available for $9.96.
Perfect Phrases for the TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections978-0071592468$12.95$9Kindle Edition also available for $10.74
Ace the TOEFL Essay (TWE) Kindle EditionB001U29UJ4$11.99NA
TOEFL Prep for Spanish Speakers: An Advanced Grammar Course for pre-iBT, ITP, & PBT TOEFL and English Teacher Training978-1442123472$26.19$17For Native Spansih Speakers.
TOEFL: Ejercicios prácticos para el examen (DIDACTICA) (2007 - Spanish Edition)978-9706439079$10$10For Native Spansih Speakers.

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