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THE NEW TOEFL FORMAT
The next generation 2006 Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Testing (TOEFL–iBT) is on its way. Educational Testing Service (ETS) recently announced that the transition to the new test worldwide will take place in a phase manner over the rest of 2005 and the following year. According to the ETS schedule, the test would be first administered in the United States in September, 2005, followed by its implementation in Canada, France, Germany and Italy in October the same year, while its introduction in the rest of the world will begin in 2006. However, until the new Internet-based test is implemented, ETS will continue to administer the current computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) versions, as well as Test of Spoken English (TSE) (as a stand-alone test) throughout the transition period. At this point of time, information about the new test format and test preparation materials is scarce – the only available source, to my knowledge, being ETS (consult for more information) – but the expectations of language testing experts, English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) teachers, and program administrators seem to be optimistic (personal communication). Many of them feel that the next generation TOEFL will offer innovative elements in its new format by putting its main emphasis on test-takers' integrated skills and their ability to communicate in an academic setting – an idea that is generally neither new nor innovative in the language testing field (see Davies, 2003, for a review). The reason behind the test revision is the realization that to succeed in an academic environment in which English is the language of instruction, students need not only to understand English, but also to communicate effectively. Thus, the new test format is intended not only to help institutions make better decisions about prospective students' readiness for academic coursework, but also to give test-takers the confidence of knowing they have the skills to meet the demands of their areas of study.

What is new in 2006 TOEFL–iBT format?

The new test, as its previous versions, is still organized around the four modalities (speaking, writing, listening, and reading) but in a way that allows for them to be tested both integratively and independently. That is, there are a number of tasks that assess each skill area independently as well as integratively by using combinations of prompts, such as reading a text and writing a summary, listening to a question and providing a spoken response, or reading an article, listening to a lecture, and comparing and contrasting information in an essay. Thus, when the information from the integrated tasks is combined with information from the independent tasks, the overall TOEFL will construct a fuller profile of the language abilities for each examinee.

Furthermore, as ETS explains (consult for more information), the new test format will offer a new approach to assessing the academic English language skills needed in higher education by including tasks that closely reflect the variety of academic discourse in colleges and universities. Therefore, the 2006 TOEFL–iBT exam is not just an updated version of the current CBT format but a test that includes several new components, i.e. new integrated Writing and Speaking tasks intended to measure test-takers’ ability to combine information from more than one source and communicate about it. There is no longer a Structure section, which only means that grammar will be tested on questions and tasks integrated into each section rather than as a separate component. The new TOEFL–iBT Reading and Listening sections do not seem to be dramatically different from the ones on the current CBT format, though the lectures and the conversations in the Listening section are longer and the speech may include a variety of English accents (e.g. British, Australian, American). The good news is that note-taking is allowed. In fact, note-taking is allowed throughout the entire test, which officially assigns an academically meaningful status to the note-taking skill, which it did not enjoy previously.

For reasons of brevity, the following paragraphs will only touch upon the new revisions of the test format – that is, the inclusion of a new Speaking section, the revision of the Writing component, and the permission to take notes throughout all sections of the test. I will first discuss the changes in each of the components mentioned above; then, I will elaborate on the theoretical background and research findings that have promoted the modifications; and, finally, I will outline the expected outcomes and the implications of the test revisions.

The Speaking section


A new and important component of TOEFL–iBT is a multitask speaking measure. As envisioned earlier (e.g. Butler, Eignor, Jones, McNamara & Suomi, 2000), three types of speaking tasks will be included in the speaking section of the new test: Independent speaking (IS) tasks and two types of integrated tasks, combining listening, reading, and speaking (LRS) as well as listening and speaking (LS). The inclusion of integrated tasks has been advanced based on findings that with such tasks test-takers are less likely to be disadvantaged by insufficient information upon which to build their argument (Read, 1990) and, at the same time, the validity of the tasks will be enhanced by simulating real-life communication tasks in academic contexts (Wesche, 1987; Lee, 2005). In the main, the independent tasks require the test-takers to use their personal experiences or general knowledge in their responses, whereas the integrated tasks require the examinees to understand academic texts first (delivered in different modalities) and then to construct spoken responses that demonstrate understanding of the material

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Talking Dictionary

Talking Dictionary is a speech enabled encyclopedic dictionary that can be used with or without a screen reader. The dictionary is based on the Wordnet 2.1 database and contains over 250,000 words. These include historical figures, slang and jargon. The dictionary has updated with the latest additions to the database numbering over 8500 words. Talking Dictionary is for computers running Microsoft Windows and has been optimized for Windows XP. Fully updated with 8500 new word definitions. Can now be used from within other Windows programs, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Notepad, etc. Spell checker rewritten and improved. Can search for words when letters are missing from the input. For partially sighted users the text size can easily be adjusted. Has new voices that can easily be installed. Many more new features.
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* Describes exactly what you should do to determine the focus of your essays - You won't waste time scratching your head about what to write

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* Allows you to recognize critical "hedge" words - You'll understand their significance so you're not caught off guard

* A systematic analysis and breakdown into "plain language" of how to deconstruct and master tough problems- You turn problems that most students stumble over to your advantage

* Gives you simple explanations for those hard to remember grammatical facts - You won't make those careless oversights anymore

* Learn why, when, and how to guess to your advantage - You may not like guessing, but when it's necessary, you'll be using a proven method

* The secret keys to the sentence completions that "gives away" the right answer a lot of the time- You know the special "flags" and "giveaways" to look for in this section

* The most efficient and accurate method for picking the right answer on the Reading test questions- You won't be puzzled as you try to read the mind of the question writer, but will instead know exactly what to look for to pick the best answer

* Warns you of the "fact traps" to watch out for - You won't fall prey to these easy to miss questions

* Comprehensive reviews of each section written in the easiest non-technical language you've ever read- You get a "plain talk" refresher on the most critical areas you will need to master for the TOEFL

* Our quick problem solving method for Listening problems- You speed right through these notorious memory drainers

* The 1-2-3-4 Method for Writing a Knockout Essay- You follow this simple method and the feared essay section becomes child's play
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