TOEFL 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 Goal Long-Term National Goal

Sections of the TOEFL Test TOEFL 120 pts Reading 30 pts Listening 30 pts Speaking 30 pts Writing 30 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 57

Important Acronyms TOEFL, iBT, PBT, CBT, TWE… International English Language Testing System Educational 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, 3 rd Edition, 2009.

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

Online Resources

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

Secondary Resources Barron’s TOEFL iBT, 12 th ed.

Secondary Resources The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test by Bruce Rogers

Secondary Resources Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test, 4 th ed.

Secondary Resources The Princeton Review’s “Cracking the TOEFL iBT”

The TOEFL Reading Section 3 or 4 passages 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: 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.” -

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.” -

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 Sharpe Barron’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 Matthiesen Barron’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 Fees SR 250 – Registration & Assessment SR 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.