Study Tips

Here are a few suggestions that can help you do your BEST on the TOEFL iBT.

TOEFL iBT Test preparation tips

The most important thing you can do to prepare for the TOEFL iBT is build your communication skills by studying in a quality English program and practice communicating in English every day. The next step is to learn more about the test.

Download TOEFL iBT Tips from http://www.toeflaccess.com/articles/ETS/TOEFL_Tips.pdf

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Speaking and Writing Scoring Guides at the back of TOEFL iBT Tips so you know how your responses will be evaluated.

Take a practice test on TOEFL Practice Online at www.ets.org/toeflpractice81.html. TOEFL Practice Online is an official ETS Web site that helps you prepare for test day and it features targeted practice for all four skills measured on the test: listening, reading, speaking and writing. It is the only test prep product that simulates the real TOEFL iBT test experience, with authentic TOEFL test questions and instant scores and feedback to help you focus future practice on those areas that need improvement.

Practice more on your weakest skills. Use The Official Guide to the New TOEFL® iBT, a book and CD created by ETS and McGraw-Hill, for additional practice.

To check your progress on the skills you need to improve most, use the targeted practice on TOEFL Practice Online. Once you feel ready to take the official TOEFL iBT, take a Complete Practice Test on TOEFL Practice Online at www.ets.org/toeflpractice81.html to help prepare you for test day.

Use good test-taking strategies on test day.

Carefully follow directions in each section to avoid wasting time.

Click Help to review the directions only when absolutely necessary because the clock will not stop when the Help function is being used.

Do not panic. Concentrate on the current question only and do not think about how you answered other questions. This is a habit that can be learned through practice.
Avoid spending too much time on any one question. If you have given the question some thought and you still don't know the answer, eliminate as many choices as possible and select your best choice.

Pace yourself so you have enough time to answer every question. Be aware of the time limit for each section and budget enough time for each question so you do not have to rush at the end.