Sunday, May 30, 2010

TOEFL Preparation

More than 7,300 institutions in approximately 130 countries accept TOEFL test. It is the most widely used English assessment test. There are four major components of TOEFL test; Reading, writing, speaking and listening. It is important to score well in TOEFL test if you want to pursue your higher studies. The most important thing is to develop the habit of reading. The process is actually well defined. It goes like reading something interesting, writing about it, practice listening to it and finally speak whatever you have listened to. There are plenty of resources for all these important tasks. You can listen to recorded lectures or podcasts to improve your listening skills.

About reading content, there is no dearth of wonderful reading materials spread all across the net. Many students preparing for TOEFL prefer to work with a speaking partner. If the partner is well versed in spoken English, so well so good for the preparing candidate. You should also use vocabulary flash cards. Use them as often as possible. Keep checking your knowledge.

Some popular online video sites have preparation material for TOEFL students. These videos provide very handy resources and tips from instructors and students with previous experience of the test. It is important to learn paraphrasing texts. Speed reading techniques play a major role in scoring well in TOEFL test. Start speaking loudly from a magazine or newspaper. Try to summarize the article in your words. Put it into writing. Speak in slow motion and work on your pronunciation. Finally, combine all your skills and conquer the TOEFL test.