tips for toefl ibt
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TIPS FOR TOEFLBy: K. John Kelsey
TOEFL iBT
The TOEFL iBT Test
The most important skill on TOEFL iBT is
listening
Three Great Ways to Practice Listening
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TOEFL IBT - LISTENING
Three Great Ways to Practice Listening
www.npr.org
www.ted.com
www.academicearth.org
The TOEFL iBT Essay
TOEFL iBT Speaking
Note taking on TOEFL iBT
Any TOEFL iBT questions?
TOEFL IBT
Four (4) Paragraphs
A clear thesis statement
Clear topic sentences
Good transitions
Clear conclusion
An example in the second body paragraph
Edit – spelling, grammar, and punctuation
TOEFL IBT - ESSAYS
TOEFL IBT SPEAKING
Speak a bit slower than normal
Focus on proper use of word
stress and clear pronunciation
Use transitions between ideas
NO HESITATION
TOEFL IBT – NOTE TAKING
• Jot down three reminders
for each independent task
• Catch the main idea(s)
• Catch linking ideas
• Catch supporting details
• Be careful with names and dates –
It’s Shakespeare, not Xexipia
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