Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFLTest: iBT Listening, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Listening section of the new TOEFL integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive listening-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Listening section of the test, theLongman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT Listening  is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL listening courses.

The Student Book features: 

• Updated materials for all the new types of Listening passages and questions on the test
• Diagnostic Listening Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement
• Listening-Skills exercises that provide authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers attitude or purpose
• Eight Listening Mini-Tests that preview the Listening section of the test
• Two Listening Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing

 The CD-ROM features:

• Completely different material from that in the Student Book
• Practicesections for the Listening section of the test
• Eight Listening Mini-Tests and two Listening Complete Tests
• Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM
• Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress
• New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• 500 MHz or higher processor
• 25 MB available on hard drive

 Macintosh

• Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher)
• Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended)
• Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended)
• 20 MB available on hard drive

 Both Systems

• 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended)
• Quad-speed CD-ROM drive
• Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device)
• Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)