TOEFL iBT Audio CD Package Barrons How to Prepare for the TOEFL

Customer Reviews

One of the best, but not THE BEST.

2007-10-30
This book along with a CD is a very good source for those who want to practice for TOEFL in about 2 months(minimum). I used it but I have not taken the test yet. The disadvantage of this book is that it contains mostly the Academic texts. All Readings and Listening part are related to academic topics. In that order, may be Longman's is a better choice because or variety in text topics (not limited to academic). It contains 7 modeled tests which are very helpful and will significantly increase your skills and self confidence. The book is not elementary, therefore if you are looking for a elementary book with step by step explanation and many examples, you better start with Longman's. This book is for someone who is ready for the test and just need a fine tuning, though have at least 2 months ahead!

I got a great score!

2007-10-21
I took the test in March. With the help of this book my score was 106!! In my opinion it is the best preparatory option, because it contains high level tests which indeed will prepare you. If you want to get a good score I would also recommend you to buy the official book.

Good Audio CD Package

2007-07-30
It has been more than enough to me. If you want to use the book "TOEFL iBT - Internet Based Test 2006-2007", you have to purchase that Audio CD Package, because most of the book exercises require the CD package. Furthermore, that CD package also comes with model tests. You do not need to buy the book with CD-ROM, but only the book.

Somewhat useful

2007-03-26
The book does not come with a DVD and instead uses a CD. Unfortunately I made the mistake of not reading the product description and bought the book. It is useful but it could have been better had it made use of the available technology (DVD). Still, it is a worthwhile product.

How to Prepare for the TOEFL iBT with Audio CDs (Barron's How to Prepare for the TOEFL Ibt (W/CD Audio))

2007-03-09
This book fosters individual learners' ability to overcome/be aware of the challenges in iBT TOEFL. It is also a very good resource for ESL practitioners for enhancing their students' academic skills, i.e. note-taking, paraphrasing, etc. as well as target language skills, i.e. listening, reading, etc.

Very bad editorial work

2008-04-13
Though the book is quite complete and comes with a bunch of standard tests on the cd-rom, the text on the book refers to the audio cds time and time again, even though you don't have them. That renders most of the book's exercises useless.

Watch for typos

2008-03-04
I am an English instructor of ESL students, many who are preparing for the Toefl exam. I have reviewed 5 books myself before recommending students buy one. While this book appears to be well organized, WATCH OUT!!! It is loaded with typos and errors from the start.

For example, in the Model Test 1: Pretest, I counted 11 errors in just 5 pages!!!

For example, They indicate which paragraph to read, and have them numbered incorrectly (1 and 2 are ok, but they have questions for paragraph 5 and there are only 4 paragraphs!)

Vocabulary words on the test should be highlighted, but they missed one, so a student has to search for it in the paragraph, thus wasting valuable time for a timed test.

For the question asking the student to insert a sentence, the correct answer is "C" and the answer key has the correct answer as "B" - which is NOT correct!! Then they go on to say why B is correct, while explaining the answer response for "C". This is just careless and unforgivable for a test publisher!

On one answer - where three choices are required - they list the correct choices as: "E, F and D". Fine, but why not make it: D, E, and F?

The Toefl test is difficult enough for ESL students, and I would NEVER recommend a book that makes the test literally impossible and so confusing.

The Princeton books are so far, my top picks.

Good book for foreign people!

2008-02-13
I'm an italian vet and I'm studying for my Toefl exam and I think that Barron's Toefl IBT is a excellent book! It is not very difficult and it provides to give you a solid english basis in order to take your Toefl exam.
To buy!

Its really good book for exchange student to study TOEFL

2008-02-09
It is very good book
Barron is the best product for TOEFL
I recommened it

TOEFL is the best

2008-02-08
hey guys I'd like to suggest you about Barron's TOEFL, it really helps you to improve your english skills.