TOEFLSTUDYGUIDEPART1ORIENTATION Quick Tips 5 - 11 Tip 5 The key is to think like the people who write the test: learn the types of questions that come up most often and what a right answer looks like, use your time effectively. Tip 6 Identify your strengths and weaknesses so we can work on them together….practice, practice, practice. Tip 7 Expressions and idioms used in England and other English-speaking countries will not be tested--only American English (page 3). Tip 8 Practice and prepare for the test. Don't just try to "wing it". The more you know about the test, the better you will perform. If the test is familiar to you, you will have less stress dealing with it. Tip 9 Don't try to study everything just before the exam. Work at it often over a period of time (i.e. 4 weeks). Tip 10 Be sure to review the TOEFL sampler for more samples of questions. Tip 11 This exam is like a competitive sport; practice and be prepared. Basic Tips 12 - 17 Tip 12 PART I - Orientation The computer-based TOEFL exam is made up of four (4) sections: 1. Listening comprehension, 2. Structure & Written Expression, 3. Reading Comprehension, and 4. an Essay portion. There is a tutorial at the beginning of the exam to show you how to use the computer during the exam. You must do this tutorial, but by becoming more comfortable with the computer using this program, you may prefer to take the shorter version of the tutorial that is offered. Tip 13 The Basics Learn what to expect and how to take a standardized test from the TOEFL Sampler CD (don't waste time with directions - memorize them). Tip 14 The Basics There is no penalty for an incorrect answer - have one letter in mind that you will see as your "guess" answer. This strategy should NOT be used on the computer-based test in the Listening Comprehension section. Tip 15 The Basics Practice the techniques and do the drills a little at a time - don't leave it all for one weekend. Tip 16 The Basics On the computer-based test, it IS important in the Listening Section to answer ALL the questions (as many as you can in the time allowed). Tip 17 The Basics The computer-based test will not have a separate sheet for answers, you will click your answers directly on the screen. This can be practiced with our practice drills and exams and the TOEFL Sampler CD-Rom. . TOEFL STUDY GUIDE PART 1 ORIENTATION Quick Tips 5 - 11 Tip 5 The key is to think like the people who write. questions. Tip 11 This exam is like a competitive sport; practice and be prepared. Basic Tips 12 - 17 Tip 12 PART I - Orientation The computer-based TOEFL exam