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Resources for the iBT: Web sites for skill building
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Web sites for skill building. This list has been adapted from the ETS TOEFL tips list. Remember that these sites have been recommended by the people that write the iBT. If you try some and have any feedback - - either positive or negative - - it would be useful if you could share your impressions with everyone. At the time of posting there are no broken links; if that changes please let me know about it. 8226; note taking. 8226; www.wisc.edu/writi...8226;...
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Resources for the iBT: Test technique - listening strategies
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Resources for the iBT. Sunday, August 20, 2006. Test technique - listening strategies. This is really practical and effective stuff. Know it and use it is my advice. Be completely familiar with the test format and directions. Study and practice are key. Don't waste time reading the directions. You should already know them. Begin the questions immediately. Don't worry if some of the content is unfamiliar. You'll still be able to answer all questions. 8226; For stance questions, listen carefully to what th...
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Resources for the iBT: Textbook links
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Here are a couple of links to textbooks. If you order any of these you need to watch out for the different versions. Some have a CDROM; some have only the book; some have answer keys and if you buy the audio CD's for the Longman text, they'll set you back an extra 7,000 yen at current prices (August 2006). Search on Amazon.com. Search on Amazon Japan. Search on Amazon.com. Search on Amazon Japan. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Web sites for skill building.
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Resources for the iBT: Speaking practice topics
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 17, 2006. Briefly, if you need more interview topics, then read on. Thanks Naoko for this list. 2002 年第 1 回. A Japan's declining birthrate - a national crisis? B Cars - convenience vs. environmental concerns. C Should capital punishment be abolished? D Is the Internet bringing the world's cultures closer together? E What is your philosophy of life? A Is medical care too expensive in Japan? B Are environmental groups making a difference? 2001 年第 3 回. 2001 年第 2 回.
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Resources for the iBT: Study tips - listening
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Study tips - listening. These study tips have been adapted from the ETS information sheet. 8226; www.npr.org—The. National Public Radio site provides a searchable archive section where any topic can be searched. Transcripts of the material can be purchased on the site. 8226; www.bbc.co.uk/radio. And www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish. 1 Listening for basic comprehension. 8226; Increase vocabulary knowledge, perhaps by using flashcards. 8226; Liste...
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Resources for the iBT: Vocabulary - transitions words & phrases
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Vocabulary - transitions words and phrases. Does this picture have a lot to do with transition words and phrases? I'm not so sure it does, perseverence and the thrill of the challenge are good to keep in mind. I'm sure that the guy in the picture is taking the iBT next week and he's thinking about the kinds of words you'll see below as he's hanging from the cliff. This list has been adapted from the ETS information sheet. To compare and contrast. Immediat...
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Hello Sensei: April 2006
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Monday, April 10, 2006. The experience of one Japanese girl. Going abroad is something that you can expect to happen to you too when you visit English speaking countries. It emphasises the importance of being able to communicate something of your own life and culture from home. I am asked about Japanese culture every time. They asked me why Japanese. People say we do not have religion. They asked me the population and area of. Iwate, Morioka, and Japan. They asked me the origin of Japanese traditional.
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Resources for the iBT: Study tips - writing
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Study tips - writing. 8226; Find a textbook that includes questions about the material at the end of chapters. Practice writing answers to the questions. 8226; Learn to find synonyms with ease. Pick ten to fifteen words or phrases in a reading passage and quickly think of synonyms without looking them up in a dictionary or thesaurus. 8226; Learn and carefully follow the rules for citing known and unknown sources that you have quoted or paraphrased. 8226; ...
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Resources for the iBT: Resources for grammar
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Has a vast and quality collection of resources http:/ iteslj.org/links/ESL/Grammar and English Usage/. Is more for academic oriented study. Http:/ writing-program.uchicago.edu/resources/grammar.htm. The advertising is a pain, but the quality of the information is generally excellent and the exercises are very practical. Http:/ esl.about.com/. BBC / British Council. Http:/ www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/methodology/grammar.shtml. Thursday, August 24, 2006.
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Resources for the iBT: Test technique - speaking strategies
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Resources for the iBT. Thursday, August 24, 2006. Test technique - speaking strategies. The iBT has three types of speaking task, so there are three sets of test strategies. At first, this seems quite a lot (8 12 10 = 30); however there is some overlap and when you put them into practical use you can experience their effectiveness first hand. They shouldn't be a problem if you understand them and apply them in practice. Strategies for the independent speaking task. 7 Speak slowly and distinctly. It i...