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TOEFL is the most widely recognized test used to assess English language skills.

Use this guide to locate materials that will help you prepare for the TOEFL exam.

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Test Anxiety

Test-taking strategies for students: Test anxiety
Call Number: DVD 371.26 T342t
ISBN: 1417101350
Publication Date: 2005
Explores the causes and symptoms of test anxiety and discusses strategies to overcome this condition. Discusses the role studying and preparing plays in relieving pre-test stress. Breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation techniques, creative visualization and positive self-talk are demonstrated.
Test-Taking Power Strategies by LearningExpress Staff
Call Number: 371.26 T342
ISBN: 9781576856338
Publication Date: 2007-08-20
Simple but invaluable tips to Ace any test - the most effective ways to memorize - the 5 classic methods to overcome test anxiety - the right (and wrong) way to cram - the 10 most common test-day problems - and solutions - how test makers try to distract you - how to become an educated guesser

Selected Books

Official Guide to the TOEFL Test by Educational Testing Service
Call Number: 428.2 O326
ISBN: 9780071766586
Publication Date: 2012-08-08
Includes 600 real questions for practice, three TOEFL practice exams on a CD-ROM, and information on the expectations for every speaking and writing test.
Perfect Phrases for the TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections by Roberta Steinberg
Call Number: 428.2 S819p
ISBN: 9780071592468
Publication Date: 2008-06-16
Phrases included in this book allow you to effectively communicate and express yourself in standard American English, and to score your very best on the test.
Cracking the TOEFL iBT 2012 by Princeton Review Staff
Call Number: 428.0076 P615 2011
ISBN: 9780375428234
Publication Date: 2011-05-10
Includes a full-length simulated TOEFL iBT with accompanying audio sections on an MP3 CD, audio exercies, practice drills, and detailed answers and explanations.

Databases

Learning Express Library (Badgerlink) This link opens in a new window Provides comprehensive test preparation, skills improvement resources, and career guidance. Keywords: Hesi, entrance exam, GED, Allied health, practice test, reading comprehension
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Websites

TOEFL iBT® Test Sample Questions
Downloadable as an .exe file with audio instructions, or in .doc or .pdf format as text only. This is the official ETS sample test.
TOEFL Test Prep Planner
The ETS 8 week planning guide to studying for the TOEFL exam.
4Tests.com TOEFL Tests
Free practice tests for the TOEFL exam.
Good Luck TOEFL
TOEFL can be scary, difficult, and confusing -- this site aims to explain the different parts of the exam and what to expect so that you can prepare for the test.
TOEFL Grammar Practice Quiz 1
A 33 question practice quiz for grammar.
TOEFL Grammar Practice Quiz 2
25 additional grammar practice questions.
TOEFL Vocabulary Practice Quiz
31 vocabulary questions for TOEFL practice.

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