Three-month TOEFL study plan including recommended books and additional resources:
Month 1: Building Foundations
Weeks 1-2: Familiarization and Assessment
Week 1:
– Familiarize yourself with the TOEFL format and question types.
– Review sample questions from each section.
– Resources:
– ETS (Educational Testing Service) Official Guide to the TOEFL Test.
– “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test” by Bruce Rogers.
Week 2:
– Take a full-length practice test from the official materials to assess your strengths and weaknesses.
– Resource:
– ETS Official TOEFL iBT Tests.
Weeks 3-4: Reading and Listening Skills
Week 3:
– Practice reading comprehension skills, focusing on understanding main ideas, supporting details, and inference.
– Resources:
-“TOEFL Reading & Writing Workout” by Princeton Review.
Week 4:
– Improve listening skills by listening to podcasts, TED Talks, and news broadcasts. Take notes and practice summarizing main points.
– Resources:
– “TOEFL Listening & Speaking Skills” by Kaplan.
Month 2: Skill Refinement
Weeks 5-6: Speaking and Writing Practice
Week 5:
– Practice speaking tasks, record yourself, and analyze your fluency, coherence, and pronunciation.
– Resources:
– “Speaking and Writing Strategies for the TOEFL iBT” by Bruce Stirling.
Week 6:
– Focus on writing practice, learn essay structures, and practice writing essays on various topics.
– Resources:
– “400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL” by Lynn Stafford-Yilmaz and Lawrence Zwier.
Weeks 7-8: Integrated Skills Practice
Week 7:
– Practice integrated tasks where you read a passage, listen to a lecture, and then speak or write about the information presented.
– Resources:
– ETS Official TOEFL Practice Online.
Week 8:
– Review practice tests and identify areas of weakness. Focus on improving those areas through targeted practice.
– Resources:
– “TOEFL iBT Preparation Book: Test Prep for Reading, Listening, Speaking, & Writing” by TOEFL Test Preparation Team.
Month 3: Test Simulation and Fine-Tuning
Weeks 9-10: Full-Length Practice Tests
Week 9:
– Take a full-length practice test to simulate test-day conditions. Analyze your performance and identify weak areas.
– Resources:
– ETS Official TOEFL Practice Tests (Volume 1 and 2).
Week 10:
– Review your performance on the practice test. Focus on strategies to improve time management and accuracy in each section.
Weeks 11-12: Final Preparation
Week 11:
– Fine-tune your skills based on feedback from previous practice tests. Focus on specific question types or sections where you need improvement.
– Resource:
– “TOEFL iBT Superpack” by Kaplan Test Prep.
Week 12:
– Take one final full-length practice test to assess your readiness for the actual TOEFL. Review any remaining weak areas and practice relaxation techniques for test day.
– Resource:
– ETS Official TOEFL iBT Interactive Sampler.
Additional Tips:
Vocabulary Building: Use flashcards or vocabulary books to expand your English vocabulary.
Speaking Partners: Practice speaking with English-speaking friends or language exchange partners.
Writing Feedback: Seek feedback from teachers, tutors, or online writing forums to improve your writing skills.
Time Management: Practice managing your time effectively during practice tests to ensure you complete each section within the allotted time.
Following this detailed study plan and utilizing the recommended resources should significantly enhance your preparation for the TOEFL exam. Good luck with your studies!