How
to overcome the listening toefl test in
my opinion (writer opinion)
Before confront the
toefl test, you should keep training daily. You must hear and speak in English
everyday. This activity can be done with listening song in English, wathing
film with English conversation and chating with English conversation. Chating
with English conversation is the best
best way in this training, because your brain can be habituate accept the english
words. When you are practising for the listening sections, don't play the tape
or CD more than once. On the real test you will only hear everything once. You
have to train your ears to listen fully the first time. During the real exam,
don't look back at a listening question after you have decided on an answer.
You cannot change it. Learn to listen for main ideas, presentation
(compare/contrast etc.), and key details. Ok that’s preparation non technique.
The truly preparation when you in listening toefl
test is
- · Pray
- · Prepare supporting tools
- · Keep calm
- · Don’t be panic
- · Focus
- · concentration
Other opinion (Quoted by writer)
Familiarize yourself with the TOEFL format
Most countries now
offer the Internet based TOEFL (iBT). A few offer only the paper-based test
(PBT). Make sure you find out which test you will be taking before you start
studying for the TOEFL. You cannot choose to take the paper based test if your
country offers the iBT. One reason people experience exam stress is because
they don't know what to expect before a test. Prevent stress on exam day by
studying the format of the test in detail. ETS has very clear standards about
the format of their test. This is why it is called a "standardized"
test.
Research
TOEFL score requirements
The TOEFL is required
for any non-native English student who wants to go to a post-secondary school
in the United States. Most people take the TOEFL in order to apply to a specific
school or program. Before you begin studying, find out what the requirements
are for the schools you are interested in going to. Remember that the scores
for the paper based test are different than the scores for the iBT. Some
schools will look at your scores from different sections. Each iBT section is
scored out of 30. Many universities expect you to achieve higher writing skills
than speaking skills. TOEFL scores are only valid for two years.
Learn
academic English
TOEFL is used for a
different purpose than other ESL tests. The TOEFL measures your ability to
succeed in an American university or college. Other English-speaking countries
also require TOEFL scores as a prerequisite for admission. You don't have to
know about the business world as you do in the TOEIC test. Instead, you should
concentrate on studying language that you would hear and see on campus and in
the classroom. In other words, you should read textbooks, encyclopaedias,
journals and research articles rather than advertisements and resumes. You
won't need to know any background information about certain subjects, but it
will help you to become familiar with the presentation and language used in
academic material. You should also watch modern television and movies. If you
have a friend who goes to an English university, go to class with him as often
as you can. Borrow his books and hang out with his friends.
Use
practice tests
The best way to prepare
for the TOEFL is to practise doing the tests. If you are taking a TOEFL class,
your teacher will provide you with plenty of material. If you are studying for
the TOEFL on your own, you will have to purchase a few key resources. Find a
textbook that has exercises, vocabulary, practice tests, CDs, and explanatory
answers. You might not want to work through a book from front to back. Work on
the sections that you find most challenging. Don't just rely on one book. You
might have a book that is much easier than the official TOEFL. Look for free
samples on the Internet to supplement your textbook. Make sure the question
types are up to date.
Find a
mentor
A reliable native
English teacher who knows a lot about the TOEFL is one of the best resources a
student can have. You will have many questions that your textbook can't answer
for you. Frustrated students often give up. It is important that you have someone
who will answer your questions and encourage you when you feel down. If you
cannot afford a teacher or a tutor, find a student who has studied for the test
before. Sometimes other students can give you excellent hints and help you with
grammar questions. You might be able to help other students with their
questions too. Teaching another person is a great way to learn. If you use
Twitter, search for "TOEFL". You will find teachers and students to
follow and network with. Join the TOEFL Groupon MyEC. Provide support to others and share tips on finding
free practice tests.
Build up
your stamina
The TOEFL test takes a
long time to write. If you are taking the paper based test it will take you
about 2.5 hours. The iBT is much longer. You can expect to be at the computer
for 4 hours. Many students have an attention span of about two hours. This is
the maximum length of most classes. After this amount of time performance
starts to weaken. If you keep your study sessions to one or two hours, your
brain will not be prepared to work for four. Start off with short study
sessions, and work up to longer ones. It is absolutely necessary that you get a
good night's sleep before this test. You cannot afford to be tired.
Arrive
prepared
If you arrive at the
test centre with all of the things you need, you will feel calm and ready. When
you are nervous, your memory does not work as well. Make sure you know exactly
how to get to the test centre and where you can park. Bring the correct amount
of money for parking. If you are writing the paper based test, you should have
a number of pencils, a pencil sharpener and a few erasers that don't smudge. It
is also important that your identification looks valid. If you have had problems
with your ID before, make sure to bring a backup photo. Don't forget any paper
work that ETS sends you to prove that you have registered.
Pace
yourself
Plan to arrive at the
test centre at least 30 minutes ahead of time. Wear a watch. This is especially
important if you are taking the paper based test. Some exam rooms do not have
clocks. The iBT has a clock on the screen, however, you should still wear a watch
to make sure that you arrive on time! During the exam, watch your time very
closely. Many students do poorly on the TOEFL because they spend too much time
on difficult questions. There is no break between the Reading and Listening
section. You will get a ten minute break after the first half before the
Speaking section. You will only have a short time to write the essay. Spend
some time planning and checking your writing.
Improve
your typing skills
You will have to fill
out your answers on the computer and type your essay. If you rely on a few
fingers to type, consider improving your typing skills before taking the TOEFL.
Make sure that you are confident typing on a QWERTY keyboard. If you aren't,
search for typing practice drills online. Even if your typing skills are
strong, try doing practice tests on other computers. Some students get so used
to their own computer that they get nervous when they have to type on a new
keyboard or use a different mouse on test day.
Become an
expert note taker
You will be able to
take notes in each section as you take the TOEFL iBT. Note taking is allowed
because it is an important skill you need for taking university or college
courses. As you study, practise taking notes on the main idea of what you read
and hear as well as on the main details. Do this throughout your day as you
listen to news reports, read websites, and watch TV. Create your own shorthand
for frequently used words and phrases.
