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TOEFL Plus 20

TOEFL Plus 20. Program by M. Andrew. About the TOEFL. What is the TOEFL? Who needs it? What is a qualifying score? How do I register for it? How do I prepare for it?. “TOEFL Plus 20” ?. Individual Student Goal Long-Term National Goal. Sections of the TOEFL Test.

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TOEFL Plus 20

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  1. TOEFL Plus 20 Program by M. Andrew

  2. About the TOEFL • What is the TOEFL? • Who needs it? • What is a qualifying score? • How do I register for it? • How do I prepare for it?

  3. “TOEFL Plus 20” ? • Individual Student Goal • Long-Term National Goal

  4. Sections of the TOEFL Test

  5. 400 or 500 on the TOEFL? • When someone talks about a TOEFL score of 450, 600, or similar numbers, they are referring to the older version called the PBT. • The new TOEFL iBT is scored out of 120 points as mentioned. • 400 (PBT) = 32 (iBT), 450 = 45, 500 = 61,550 = 80, 600 = 100.

  6. National TOEFL Averages • Syria: 72 • Sudan: 69 • Egypt: 80 • Pakistan: 87 • Lebanon: 79 • Bangladesh: 83 • Zimbabwe: 92 Saudi Arabia 57 1/12

  7. Important Acronyms • TOEFL, iBT, PBT, CBT, TWE… International English Language Testing System Educational Testing Service

  8. Where am I now? How can you go anywhere without knowing where you are now? Where am I going? Success depends on setting clear, attainable goals. Two Essential Questions

  9. Important Resources • The ETS Official Guide to the TOEFL Test, 3rd Edition, 2009.

  10. Barron’s Essential Words for the TOEFL (5th ed.) Important Resources

  11. www.ETS.org/TOEFL www.Saudi-TOEFL.net Online Resources

  12. Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test, 2nd ed. Secondary Resources

  13. Barron’s TOEFL iBT, 12th ed. Secondary Resources

  14. The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test by Bruce Rogers Secondary Resources

  15. Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test, 4th ed. Secondary Resources

  16. The Princeton Review’s “Cracking the TOEFL iBT” Secondary Resources

  17. The TOEFL Reading Section • 3 or 4 passages • 12-14 questions each • 20 min. each passage • Total time: 60 or 80 min. • Ten different kinds of questions

  18. Sample Reading Question

  19. The TOEFL Listening Section • 4-6 lectures (3-6 min. each) • 6 questions each • 2-3 conversations • 5 questions each • Total time: 60-90 min. • Eight different kinds of questions

  20. Sample Listening Question

  21. The TOEFL Speaking Section • 2 independent tasks (45 sec. responses) • 4 integrated tasks (60 sec. responses) • Total time: 20 min.

  22. Sample Speaking Question

  23. The TOEFL Writing Section • 1 integrated task (20 min.) • 1 independent task (30 min.) • Total time: 50 min.

  24. Sample Writing Question

  25. “Take the official TOEFL practice test at ETS.org as many times as you can! The more you take it, the more comfortable you will be during the real test.” - M. Andrew, Jeddah Inside TOEFL Tips - #1

  26. “Frequently reading academic texts in natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and business provides excellent preparation for TOEFL iBT Reading.” - Michael Buckhoff (CA, USA) Founder and materials writers for “The 7 Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT” Inside TOEFL Tips - #2

  27. “If you rely on a few fingers to type, consider improving your typing skills before taking the TOEFL.” - www.EnglishClub.com Inside TOEFL Tips - #3

  28. “Do not be afraid of unknown words… because there may be words, or even phrases, the meanings of which you may not know.” - www.myTOEFLsuccess.com Inside TOEFL Tips - #4

  29. Be familiar with the directions. They are the same on every test. Dismiss them as soon as they come up by clicking “CONTINUE” and use all your time on the passages and questions. - Deborah Phillips, Longman Preparation Course (p.8) Inside TOEFL Tips - #5

  30. Read the title first, and then any words in bold or italics, as quickly as possible, just to get an impression of the topic. Next, read the first and last sentence of each paragraph. This should take seconds not minutes! - Dr. Pamela SharpeBarron’s TOEFL iBT (p.210) Inside TOEFL Tips - #6 BEGIN WITH A QUICK SKIM!

  31. “Become familiar with a thesaurus” (a dictionary of synonyms). Look up words first in a thesaurus, before using the dictionary. - Steven MatthiesenBarron’sEssential Wordsfor the TOEFL (p.28) Inside TOEFL Tips - #7

  32. Course Options • 6 weeks – 2 hrs x 2 meetings • 4 weeks – 2 hrs x 3 meetings • 3 weeks – 2 hrs x 4 meetings • 12-day EMERGENCY PACKAGE • All options: 24 contact hours+ 56 guided self-study hours

  33. Course Fees • SR 250 – Registration & Assessment • SR 2,550 – Course fee (3 in a class) • SR 3,450 – Course fee (2 in a class) • OrSR 6,950 – Private (1-on-1) * Fees do not include books or registration.

  34. PEA’s Summer 2012 Offer

  35. M.Andrew’s Incentives • You can earn TOEFL books, free lessons, or even cash money while you prepare for TOEFL. • Complete the course without being late or absent, finishing all assignments on time. • Free TOEFL materials are available for certain packages as well.

  36. Advantages of Dedicated Service • More flexible schedule, start now if you want! • More focus on your specific needs • Cancellations acceptable (with 24 hrs. notice)

  37. Your Course • Your course will be confirmed to begin after an agreement is signed and you have paid your course fees. • Fees can be paid online with a bank transfer, or by cash. • An invoice can be prepared for you now if you would like one.

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