Study English slowly and methodically. American English speakers often use the verb “to cram” when describing their studies. “To cram” means to try to place something forcefully into something else. When American students talk about “cramming,” they mean that they study very quickly and try to put as much information as possible into their minds. Cramming is not the way to prepare for the TOEFL est. Learn English completely. Read books and magazines, watch television, watch movies, listen to conversations, and write. Do everything you can toobtain a good foundation in English.
In addition to immersing yourself in English through these methods, use this book. Be sure to use it slowly and methodically; do not try to cram all the information I give you by reading the book cover to cover in a few days. Part I of this book provides general information about the TOEFLtest. Part II gives you an analysis of the various sections on the exam. Part III provides more detailed information about how to succeed on the different sections of the test. Part IV contains practice tests and the answers and explanations for the questions they contain.
This text is organized in the same order as the sections of the TOEFLtest. The easiest way to study is to follow the order of the book. However, you may choose to focus on certain sections if you anticipate having particular trouble with them. For example, you may want to start with the sections on Listening if that is the area youstruggle with the most.
To use this book most effectively, follow these steps:
- Determine the date on which you expect to take the TOEFLtest. If your English is not very advanced, and you do not actually expect to pass the TOEFLtest on the first try, do not cram. Do the best you can, and create a long-term study schedule that will allow you to feel completely prepared the second time you take the test.
- Based on how many weeks you can devote to each section of the test, follow the schedule outlined in the following table. No matter how many weeks you have to study, try to read a newspaper or magazine each week, and spend time watching TVor going to a movie each week.
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