Not a sexy book. Not an interesting book. No colorful illustrations. This book is simply one of the best writing courses on the market today! Be warned: this is not an easy book to work from. Indeed, working from this book is like going to the dentist: it's both painful and necessary, but in future years you will never regret the experience. If you're looking for a book with fancy graphics and eye-catching illustrations, this is not the book for you. If you are looking for a complete course in essay writing to improve your TOEFL iBT score, this book is absolutely essential. A must-have.
Good general introduction to essay writing. The book focuses on TOEFL iBT writing, and introduces concepts and techniques that can be applied to other writing tests such as the IELTS or MELAB. The book is especially good for beginners--the material is presented in a simple, straightforward, and easy-to-understand language.
The most trustworthy book on the market. Published by the company that makes the TOEFL iBT, this book gives you the most accurate information about the test format, assessment, and scoring. It offers a detailed description of each of four test sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. It may not be the best book for improving your writing skills, but it is certainly the most important book to have if you are preparing for the TOEFL. Buy this book.
With brief and precise explanations, this book is truly the best choice for TOEFL learners. The long list of exercises in the CD will give you better idea about TOEFL test. They develop your listening abilities, whereby you can score well in the examination. If your expectation towards TOEFL is quite sincere, then have a detailed look through over this book. You can make use this book either with the companion volume of Barron's TOEFL iBT manual or as a singular edition.
