Introduction
Gumberg Library offers study guides for TOEFL and IELTS tests. Due to their popularity, they may all be checked out. In this case, the public library offers many study guides.
Online practice for these tests often incur costs, but the links in this guide are all free.
Although practicing test-taking is important preparation, students may also benefit from simply advanced practice of their grammar, listening, reading, etc. Find links to advanced resources on the right and books in the middle column.
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Books in Gumberg Library: TOEFL
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Pass Key to the TOEFL iBT
by Publication Date: 2010This revised and updated shorter version of Barron's full-size TOEFL iBT test preparation manual. It presents three model TOEFL iBTs, all with explanations or example answers. Provides an overview of the test format and follows with a brief review of academic skills that test-takers must master. The two enclosed audio CDs present audio prompts for the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections in the book's practice tests. -
Barron's TOEFL iBT
by Publication Date: 2010The 10 audio CDs present audio prompts for the listening, speaking, and writing sections of all tests in the book. -
Finish Line for ELLs: English Proficiency Practice
by Publication Date: 2009Finish Line for ELLs provides friendly, effective exercises that familiarize ELL students with similar items found on English language proficiency assessments and individual state tests based on the TESOL Standards. It improves language proficiency of five content areas across the listening, reading, writing, and speaking domains. -
The Official Guide to the TOEFL
by Publication Date: 2009Includes two real full-length TOEFL tests for practice and explanations of every section of the test and information on what is expected of you for every speaking and writing task. You will learn integrate the four skills needed to demonstrate academic English-language proficiency: reading, listening, speaking and writing. CD-ROM provides on-screen interactive versions of both real TOEFL tests in the book. -
400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL
by Publication Date: 2005Helps you score well by arming you with the most important English vocabulary words commonly found on this crucial exam. Encompasses the recent changes made to the test, including the emphasis on conversation and spontaneous communication to mirror the interactive nature of the classroom. Activities such as paraphrasing, synonym and antonym exercises, and identifying prefixes and suffixes. -
How to Prepare for the TOEFL Test
by Publication Date: 2001Presents eight full-length model TOEFL exams that reflect the current computer-based TOEFL format. Provides the audio for listening comprehension sections of all tests in the manual. The CD-ROM presents a practice TOEFL exam in a computer adaptive format. In this format, the difficulty of each test question is determined by the test-taker's performance in answering previous questions. Thus, the practice tests on Barron's CD-ROM are unique for each user.
Books in Gumberg Library: IELTS
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Kaplan IELTS
by Publication Date: 2010Provides in-depth review, test-taking strategies, and test-like practice questions for all four sections of the Academic and General tests. This comprehensive guide features: full-length Academic and General Training Version practice tests; practice questions with detailed answer explanations; in-depth review of all parts of the test with strategies and skill-building methods; and a CD with content spoken in British English for realistic listening and speaking practice.
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Barron's IELTS
by Publication Date: 2010A review of all IELTS question types multiple-choice, short answer, sentence completion, flowchart completion tables, making notes, summarizing labeling diagrams and maps, matching, and selecting from a list.
Books in Gumberg Library: Advanced Grammar
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Advanced Grammar in Use Book with Answers and CD-ROM
by Publication Date: 2013The book contains 100 units of grammar reference and practice materials, with illustrations in full color and a user-friendly layout. It is ideal for learners preparing for the Cambridge Advanced, Proficiency or IELTS examinations, and is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus, which ensures the language is authentic and up-to-date. The CD-ROM includes 200 interactive exercises, plus customized tests and audio recordings to accompany the main exercises. -
Interchange Level 3 Student's Book with Self-Study DVD-ROM
by Publication Date: 2012Contains 16 teaching units, progress checks, additional Interchange activities, and a Grammar Plus section that provides additional grammar explanations and practice. Included is a Self-study DVD-ROM that provides the full class video and extra practice with vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, and reading. -
English Grammar in Use with Answers
by Publication Date: 2012This is an updated version of the world's best-selling grammar title. It has a fresh, appealing new design and clear layout, with revised and updated examples, but retains all the key features of clarity and accessibility that have made the book popular with millions of learners and teachers around the world. The CD-ROM contains lots of additional practice exercises to consolidate learning, ideal for self-study but also suitable for reinforcement work in the classroom. -
Four Corners Level 4
by Publication Date: 2011Designed for high intermediate students requiring a thorough presentation of basic grammar, vocabulary, and functional language. Covers diverse high-interest topics such as communicating, food, travel, inventions, and perspectives. Multiple speaking activities in every lesson tied to measurable outcomes. Additional 'Keep Talking' activities help students develop fluency. An extensive set of print and electronic course components. -
Language Skills for Success
by Publication Date: 2008Equips students with the grammar and skills they need to access community resources, while developing the foundation for long-term career and academic success. Unit lessons systematically build language and math skills around life-skill topics in an accessible and predictable sequence. This workbook is designed to accompany the low intermediate level student book. -
501 Grammar and Writing Questions
by Publication Date: 1999Helps build writing skills fast. Students master the rules of grammar & writing to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Students are provided with a mix of multiple choice and essay questions, just like they will see on many placement and state assessment tests.
Advanced Online Resources
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VOA News WordsWatch videos on recent events, learn vocabulary and comment.
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American EnglishAfter choosing an article, click on the PDF link on the right side.
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TV411Use the blue bar across the top of the page to navigate. Videos are on the left; whole lessons are on the right.
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Purdue OWL ExercisesUse the left sidebar to navigate to the exercises.
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Get NewsmartSign up for FREE and learn business English by reading articles, getting definitions, taking short quizzes, and leaving comments.
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NPR AudioListen to news and special topics and read transcripts. Speaking speed is similar to TOEFL.
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Facebook MessengerDownload this app to text in English with others.
Online TOEFL Resources
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Learn 4 Good TOEFLScroll down for TOEFL practice.
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Free TOEFL PracticeClick on the sample test links on the right side.
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Test Your English TOEFL PracticeOffers links to sample TOEFL tests.
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Exam English TOEFL PracticeUse the right sidebar to navigate to the practice tests.
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Using English TOEFLOffers links to TOEFL activities, lesson ideas, handouts, etc.
Online IELTS Resources
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Exam English IELTS PracticeUse the right sidebar to navigate to the practice tests.
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Using English IELTSOffers links to IELTS activities, lesson ideas, handouts, etc.
This guide is maintained by Kiera Mudry, MLIS