Author: Pamela Sharpe Ph.D.
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: based, test, internet, ibt, toefl, barron
Number of Pages: 832
Published: 2006-07-01
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 0764179055
ISBN-13: 9780764179051

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is now being offered as an internet-based test, or iBT, and the new edition of Barron s TOEFL manual and accompanying software have been completely revised and updated to reflect the new format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. The author also offers general orientation to the new TOEFL iBT, as well as a review of academic skills, which include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. There is also a revie

Authors:Murray Bromberg, Julius Liebb,
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: exam, words, pass, need, barron
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2005-01-01
List price: $13.99
ISBN-10: 0764128167
ISBN-13: 9780764128165

The new edition of this popular classroom supplement features 40 updated lessons containing word lists, definitions, pronunciation notes, and information on word origins and usage. Exercises, games, and puzzles facilitate vocabulary building, making this title a fine preparation tool for standardized verbal and language tests, notably the SAT and ACT college entrance tests. A new section added to this edition presents a series of brief essay passages that put into context the new words taken from the book s vocabulary list.

Authors:Sharon Weiner Green, Mitchel Weiner,
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: workbook, reading, critical
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2006-02-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0764133810
ISBN-13: 9780764133817

Concentrating on the Critical Reading section of the newly structured SAT college entrance exam, this test-preparation workbook presents tips, questions, answers, and answer explanations for the section’s two main question types—sentence completion questions and reading comprehension questions—as well as extensive vocabulary review. Both the sentence completion and the reading comprehension exercises are organized according to level of difficulty and presented in three sections, labeled from A to C. Students who master Level C in both parts are well on the road to achieving a

Authors:Murray Bromberg, Melvin Gordon,
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: need, words
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2008-06-20
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 0764138642
ISBN-13: 9780764138645

Updated to meet the needs of students preparing for the latest versions of the SAT and ACT college entrance tests, the new edition of this helpful, longtime best-selling book features word lists with definitions, analogy exercises, word games, and words-in-context exercises. A special feature is the authors Panorama of Words, in which each of the book s 1110 words is presented in a sentence from a well-known novel, play, poem, or other literary source. A new Bonus Materials section commemorates this book s 40th Anniversary as a leader in vocabulary building and test preparation.

Author: Ann Cook
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: audio, book, training, accent, american
Number of Pages: 210
Published: 2000-09-01
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0764173693
ISBN-13: 9780764173691

The second edition of the highly acclaimed American Accent Training, now on 5 audio CDs, is for foreign-born students and business people working, traveling or studying in the United States and Canada. Through extensive intonation and pronunciation exercises, students learn how to speak with a standard American Accent. At the same time, listening comprehension improves dramatically. Supplementary materials included detailed nationality guides for eight languages (Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Korean), access to a comprehensive website, and referral to

Authors:Amy Burnham, Daniel Kaufman, Chris Dowhan,
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: college, essays
Number of Pages: 164
Published: 1998-10
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0764106104
ISBN-13: 9780764106101

The definitive guide to writing application essays, written with the help and advice of top-school admissions officers. Includes a step-by-step writing program plus 50 successful essays, complete with critical comments that point out their strengths and weaknesses. Also includes a section of 25 real essays graded and ranked by the admissions officers. The essays are the one part of the application totally under your control - make the most of them and increase your chances of getting into the school of your choice!

Author: Edward Swick
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: esl, series, fun, phrases, idioms, american
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 1999-02-01
List price: $10.99
ISBN-10: 0764108077
ISBN-13: 9780764108075

Intermediate-level ESL students can use this book to supplement classroom textbooks. It’s a reliable guide to help everyone comprehend the intricacies of idiomatic American English. The literal meanings of such phrases as "raining cats and dogs," "get on the ball," "have a bone to pick," "eat one’s words, and "kick the bucket" are likely to conjure peculiar images in any non-English speaker’s mind. These and dozens more phrases are explained, "translated" into more formal English, and repeated in various contexts. Also included are exercises designed to improve comprehensi