Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: Ibt Writing

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Writing, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Writing section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive writing-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Writing section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Speaking is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL writing courses.

The Student Book features:

• Updated material for all the new types of Writing passages and questions on the test
• Diagnostic Writing Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement
• Writing-Skills exercises that include personal and expository and integrated tasks: reading/listening/writing
• Eight Writing Mini-Tests that preview the Writing section of the test
• Two Writing Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing
• An Appendix that covers transitions and editing of grammar and sentence structure

The CD-ROM features:

• Completely different material from that in the Student Book
• Practice sections for the Writing section of the test
• Eight Writing Mini-Tests and two Writing Complete Tests
• Sample answers for each Writing task
• Easy-to-use skill assessment and record keeping to monitor progress
• New Send feature that allows electronic submission of responses

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• 500 MHz or higher processor
• 25 MB available on hard drive

Macintosh

• Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher)
• Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended)
• Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended)
• 20 MB available on hard drive

Both Systems

• 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended)
• Quad-speed CD-ROM drive
• Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device)
• Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)