Here I will give you tips and tricks for you is going to do a test TOEFL, but first we need to know what the test TOEFL ?
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL is abbreviated test the English language skills needed to enroll to universities in the United States or other countries in the world. This exam is necessary for applicants or speakers whose native language is not English. TOEFL exam is organized by the office of ETS (Educational Testing Service) in the United States for all test takers worldwide.
Type TOEFL English test is generally required for college entrance requirements in almost all universities in the United States and Canada both for the undergraduate program (S-1) and graduate (S-2 or S-3). The results of the TOEFL test is also used as a material consideration to the English language proficiency of students who apply to universities in other countries, including universities in Europe and Australia. In general, the TOEFL test is more oriented to American English, and a little different from the type of IELTS test oriented to British English. Unlike IELTS, TOEFL test is generally do not have individual part interview test. Besides TOEFL in adults is already beginning to be used in the workplace as one of the mechanisms of recruitment or promotion levels.
Usually this test takes about three hours and is organized in four parts, namely:
- listening comprehension
- grammar structure and written expression
- reading comprehension
- writing
TOEFL English test consists of two types: Computer-based Testing and Paper-Based Testing. Model Computer-based Testing is a test that uses a computer media. This model assessment scores in the range of 216-677. While Paper Based Testing is a test that uses paper as a medium for testing. Assessment scores with this model in the range of 450-550 and above. Values ranged TOEFL exam results: 310 (minimum value) to 677 (maximum value) for the version of PBT (paper-based test).
Since 1998, the TOEFL test is conducted online using a computer (Computer-based Testing / CBT), and since 2005 called iBT (Internet-based Test). In places that have not been able to carry out CBT or iBT (because there is no computer facilities and internet network), the TOEFL exam is still conducted manually using paper and pencil (paper-based test, or PBT). More information about CBT test and paper-based TOEFL relating to registration, venue, cost, and test preparation materials can be found on the official website of TOEFL, http://www.toefl.org (CBT version of the TOEFL exam results have value ranging from 0 to 300, while the value for the iBT is from 0 to 120).
Lately the TOEFL test organizers also held different types of tests TWE (Test of Written English), which results in value apart from the value of the TOEFL test. This test takes 30 minutes, and participants will be asked to write a brief essay that describes the ability of participants to express and pour a concept or idea, and supports the idea that the examples contained in everyday life using English standard. When TWE (Test of Written English) including parts that were tested, the test is usually carried out before the test Listening Comprehension.
Here are some tips to prepare for the TOEFL test :
1. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Basically, learning a language takes a long time.
2. Use English anywhere, at meals, sightseeing, relaxing and most importantly, you must continue to get used to hang. Do this with the people near you.
3. Study the grammar of the English Language. Because this section is sometimes the hardest part of the test.
4. Learn to recognize English deeper. Nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections are the main ones. There is also a phrase that functions as a noun, a verb, and so on.
5. Study the idiom. To understand a sentence can be interpreted not only perkata said. Understand idioms will make you a better understanding of the text.
6. Reading ! But this time read texts in English. Magazines, newspapers, and short articles are a good start, but try to read a book. The reading section will be hard if you do not understand the main idea.
7. Having read, write in English. Write as much as you can in English, about 5-6 sentences. No need to worry if your writing is not perfect.
8. Before you toward the actual TOEFL test, do a pre-test using the Internet media. You can find them online TOEFL test. You can also buy books TOEFL exam preparation.
9. After all the preparations have been considered, do not forget to pray.
Sources :
https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOEFL
http://www.ef.co.id/englishfirst/englishstudy/bahasa-inggris/persiapan-tes-toefl.aspx