Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT Listening

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL¬ Test: iBT Listening, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Listening section of the new TOEFL¬ integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive listening-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Listening section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL¬ Test: iBT Listening is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL listening courses. The Student Book features: * Updated materials for all the new types of Listening passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Listening Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Listening-Skills exercises that provide authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers' attitude or purpose * Eight Listening Mini-Tests that preview the Listening section of the test * Two Listening Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM features: * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Listening section of the test * Eight Listening Mini-Tests and two Listening Complete Tests * Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM * Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results System Requirements Windows * Windows 2000, XP, or Vista * 500 MHz or higher processor * 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh * Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher) * Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) * Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) * 20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems * 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) * Quad-speed CD-ROM drive * Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) * Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)