TOEFL Plus 20TOEFL Plus 20

Program by M. Andrew

About the TOEFL

What is the TOEFL?Who needs it?What is a qualifying score?How do I register for it?How do I prepare for it?

“TOEFL Plus 20” ?

Individual Student GoalLong-Term National Goal

Sections of the TOEFL Test

TOEFL120 pts

Reading30 pts

Listening30 pts

Speaking30 pts

Writing30 pts

400 or 500 on the TOEFL?

When someone talks about a TOEFL score of 450, 600, or similar numbers, they are referring to the older version called the PBT.

The new TOEFL iBT is scored out of 120 points as mentioned.

400 (PBT) = 32 (iBT), 450 = 45, 500 = 61,550 = 80, 600 = 100.

National TOEFL Averages

Syria: 72 Sudan: 69 Egypt: 80 Pakistan: 87 Lebanon: 79 Bangladesh: 83 Zimbabwe: 92

1/12

Saudi Arabia

5757

Important Acronyms

TOEFL, iBT, PBT, CBT, TWE…

International English Language Testing SystemEducational Testing Service

Two Essential Questions

Where am I now?

How can you go anywhere without knowing where you are now?

Where am I going?

Success depends on setting clear, attainable goals.

Important Resources

The ETS Official Guide to the TOEFL Test, 3rd Edition, 2009.

Important Resources

Barron’s Essential Words for the TOEFL (5th ed.)

Online Resources

www.ETS.org/TOEFL www.Saudi-TOEFL.net

Secondary Resources

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test, 2nd ed.

Secondary Resources

Barron’s TOEFL iBT, 12th ed.

Secondary Resources

The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test by Bruce Rogers

Secondary Resources

Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test, 4th ed.

Secondary Resources

The Princeton Review’s “Cracking the TOEFL iBT”

The TOEFL Reading Section

3 or 4 passages 12-14 questions each 20 min. each passage Total time: 60 or 80 min. Ten different kinds of questions

Sample Reading Question

The TOEFL Listening Section

4-6 lectures (3-6 min. each) 6 questions each 2-3 conversations 5 questions each Total time: 60-90 min. Eight different kinds of

questions

Sample Listening Question

The TOEFL Speaking Section

2 independent tasks (45 sec. responses) 4 integrated tasks (60 sec. responses) Total time: 20 min.

Sample Speaking Question

The TOEFL Writing Section

1 integrated task (20 min.) 1 independent task (30 min.) Total time: 50 min.

Sample Writing Question

Inside TOEFL Tips - #1

“Take the official TOEFL practice test at ETS.org as many times as you can! The more you take it, the more comfortable you will be during the real test.”

- M. Andrew, Jeddah

Inside TOEFL Tips - #2 “Frequently reading

academic texts in natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and business provides excellent preparation for TOEFL iBT Reading.”

- Michael Buckhoff (CA, USA)

Founder and materials writers for “The 7 Step System to Pass the

TOEFL iBT”

Inside TOEFL Tips - #3 “If you rely on a few

fingers to type, consider improving your typing skills before taking the TOEFL.”

- www.EnglishClub.com

Inside TOEFL Tips - #4 “Do not be afraid of

unknown words… because there may be words, or even phrases, the meanings of which you may not know.”

- www.myTOEFLsuccess.com

Inside TOEFL Tips - #5 Be familiar with the

directions. They are the same on every test. Dismiss them as soon as they come up by clicking “CONTINUE” and use all your time on the passages and questions.

- Deborah Phillips, Longman Preparation Course (p.8)

Inside TOEFL Tips - #6 Read the title first, and

then any words in bold or italics, as quickly as possible, just to get an impression of the topic. Next, read the first and last sentence of each paragraph. This should take seconds not minutes!

- Dr. Pamela SharpeBarron’s TOEFL iBT (p.210)

BEGIN WITH A QUICK SKIM!

Inside TOEFL Tips - #7 “Become familiar with a

thesaurus” (a dictionary of synonyms). Look up words first in a thesaurus, before using the dictionary.

- Steven MatthiesenBarron’s Essential Words

for the TOEFL (p.28)

Course Options

6 weeks – 2 hrs x 2 meetings 4 weeks – 2 hrs x 3 meetings 3 weeks – 2 hrs x 4 meetings 12-day EMERGENCY PACKAGE All options: 24 contact hours

+ 56 guided self-study hours

Course FeesSR 250 – Registration & AssessmentSR 2,550 – Course fee (3 in a class)SR 3,450 – Course fee (2 in a class)Or SR 6,950 – Private (1-on-1)

* Fees do not include books or registration.

PEA’s Summer 2012 Offer

M.Andrew’s Incentives

You can earn TOEFL books, free lessons, or even cash money while you prepare for TOEFL.

Complete the course without being late or absent, finishing all assignments on time.

Free TOEFL materials are available for certain packages as well.

Advantages of Dedicated Service

More flexible schedule, start now if you want!

More focus on your specific needs Cancellations acceptable (with 24 hrs. notice)

Your Course

Your course will be confirmed to begin after an agreement is signed and you have paid your course fees.

Fees can be paid online with a bank transfer, or by cash.

An invoice can be prepared for you now if you would like one.