Welcome to Michael Buckhoff’s “7 Step System to Pass the TOEFL  iBT Exam!”

You can score high on the TOEFL iBT!

Consider the following thought: “As you take the TOEFL  iBT, you are surprised at how easily you answer the reading, speaking, listening, and writing questions. Your concentration is ideal, and, during the test, you exhibit the following characteristics: an extensive vocabulary base, intelligible speech, a thorough knowledge of grammar, attentive listening comprehension abilities, and coherent writing and speaking skills. A couple of weeks after the test, you get your results. You have passed the test! Congratulations!

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Of course, many students do not have this type of experience when taking the TOEFL  iBT; consequently, they will have to spend thousands of dollars attending Intensive English Programs before their English level is high enough to pass the TOEFL  iBT. Additionally, these students will take the TOEFL  iBT several times over a period of several years before getting the required score needed to attend an English-speaking university.

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All is not lost, so don’t give up hope. Michael Buckhoff’s “7 Step Program to Pass the TOEFL  iBT Exam” is designed for someone just like you– (1) someone who doesn’t want to waste valuable time and money before passing the TOEFL  iBT; (2) someone who wants to achieve a high TOEFL  iBT score quickly; (3) someone who wants to enter an English-speaking university soon.

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This intensive TOEFL  iBT program, unlike other TOEFL  iBT preparation courses, offers 1-1 tutorials with TOEFL speaking and writing specialists, Full and Mini TOEFL iBT Practice Tests scored by qualified TOEFL specialists (including speaking and writing feedback), rich interactive videos in  reading, listening, speaking, and writing, including additional vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skill areas. Upon completing this program, you will have the knowledge necessary to understand what the TOEFL  iBT is asking and the skill set to correctly apply that knowledge in answering the questions with the confidence and expectation that you will receive a qualifying score.

7 Step System to Passing the TOEFL iBT Exam

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Step 1 – Super-Size Your Vocabulary:

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Full TOEFL iBT Practice Test 1!

Step 2 – Target and Improve Your Pronunciation Weaknesses:

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Step 3 – Evaluate Your Grammar Competencies:

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Step 4 – Analyze Your Listening Strengths and Weaknesses:

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Mini TOEFL iBT Practice Test 1!

Step 5 – Learn Effective Reading Strategies:

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Full TOEFL iBT Practice Test 2!

Step 6 – Target and Improve Your Writing Weaknesses:

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Mini TOEFL iBT Practice Test 2!

Step 7 – Have an Organized Approach to Speaking:

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Full TOEFL iBT Practice Test 3!

*Special note: TOEFL Speaking and Writing Lesson 4 are proudly offered in association with Jason Renshaw, founder and materials writer of the Renshaw Internet School of English.*

 

Hi Michael,

I receieved my scores at TOEFL. My overall score is 106/120. The break up is as follows:
 

Reading: 26/30

Listening: 26/30

Speaking: 26/30

Writing  : 28/30
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I would like to thank you again for your efforts in building my confidence and bridging gaps in my writing style in relation to TOEFL writing Your efforts have also been reflected in all the other sections since without confidence in essay writing, I would not have been able to perform as well in the other sections.

Thanks again.

Anoop

hi michael.

Thank you for the videos you’ve posted here…It really helped me a lot. Both your tips and Jason’s were the ones I used to pass the toefl ibt. I got 26 in the speaking which I really needed to get a visa screen and be able to practice my profession in the US. Thanks a lot..This is really highly recommended.

 

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Renepazir

 

 

Dear Mike,

I have taken many private TOEFL courses in my home country but none of them have helped me to improve my writing score. I was scoring between 18-21 points and did not know what to do to improve that. However, after one month with your TOEFL writing lessons,  I have maintained a score of 24 points due to a profound course material and personal commitment. If I had known you before, I would have saved time and money. God bless you.

Warm regards,

Jasem Akhand Kuwait City

 

Dear Michael:
This is Catherine. Last month, I  took the TOEFL test and today I got my grade which is 82. This is not high score, but I am very happy that my composition score is 28 points. This is the highest score that I have. If the international students can continue to study and do practice on the composition, they can get satisfied scores. Therefore, I appreciate very much for your help to correct my grammar problems and give me references when first coming here to study, and taught me how to write a good essay.  ^__^
Respectfully,

 
Catherine Rau
Hi Michael, I’m from Oman (you’ve probably heard of it!). This is just a quick note to thank you for all your tips in your website and in your youtube videos . They have been very helpful in passing the Toefl iBt! I scored 99.
 

Your videos are really very helpful Michael ! I would be taking the TOEFL test in a short time from now. Just thought I’ll go through your videos again before leaving for the test center.

Cheers !

maverick69beckham07

 

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"Syntax" self-study exercises

Exercise # 1   

Exercise # 2   

Exercise # 3  (Sample tree diagrams)

 

Exercise # 1

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  1. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

    I took a nap for a while.

    A.  I took a nap

    B.  I

    C.  a nap


     

  2. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

    I watched an American movie on TV.

    A.  I watched an American movie

    B. watched an American movie

    C. I

    D. I watched

     

  3. Identify the objects in the following sentence: the object noun and any words that modify it.

    There were only two classes at the school.

    A. There

    B. only two classes 

    C. at the school

    D. There were


     

  4. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

    I went to the movies a lot and studied English much harder than before.

    A. went to the movies a lot

    B. went

    C. went to the movies a lot and studied English

    D. went to the movies a lot and studied English much harder than before


     

  5. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

    At that time, my mother agreed to let me go to English conversation school called NOVA. 

    A.  my mother

    B.  At that time, my mother

    C.  mother

    D. At that time, my mother agreed to let me go 


     

  6. Identify the objects in the following sentence: the object noun and any words that modify it.

    I was thinking that America was the closest country in terms of culture to Japan. 

    A.  America

    B.  that America was the closest country in terms of culture to Japan

    C.  thinking

    D. the closest country, in terms, to Japan


     

  7. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

    I wanted to learn more useful language for conversation.

    A.  wanted to learn

    B.  wanted to learn more useful language

    C.  wanted to learn more useful language for conversation


     

  8. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

    There are seven levels

    A.  seven levels

    B.  There 

    C.  levels

    D.  seven


     

  9. Identify the objects in the following sentence: the object noun and any words that modify it.

    They were meaningless to me. 

    A. to me

    B. meaningless

    C.  They

    D.  me


     

  10. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

    The classes have a small number of people.

    A.  have a

    B.  have a small number 

    C.  have a small number of people

    D.  have a small


     

  11. Identify the objects in the following sentence: the object noun and any words that modify it.

    I was bored studying English at school. 

    A.  English, at school

    B.  English

    C.  at school

    D.  studying English at school


     

  12. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

    The movie was an action movie.

    A.  movie

    B.  an action movie

    C.  The movie

    D.  The movie was 


     

  13. Identify the objects in the following sentence: the object noun and any words that modify it.

    All of the teachers are from English speaking countries.

    A.   from English speaking countries

    B.  of the teachers

    C. of the teachers are from English speaking countries

    D.  of the teachers, from English speaking countries


     

  14. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

    My interest in the United states really grew.

    A. really grew

    B. grew

    C. in the United states really grew

    D.  interest in the United states  grew


     

  15. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

    Most of the teachers  taught us how to read and write a sentence grammatically.

    A.  Most

    B.  of the teachers  taught us 

    C.  Most of the teachers 

    D.  how to read and write a sentence grammatically


     

  16. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

    My mother agreed to let me go to English conversation school called NOVA. 

    A. agreed 

    B. agreed to let me go

    C. agreed to let me go to English conversation school

    D. agreed to let me go to English conversation school called NOVA


     

  17. Identify the objects in the following sentence: the object noun and any words that modify it.

    I was a part in the program.

    A.  a part, program

    B. a part in the program

    C.  I

    D. part, program


     

  18. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

    Teachers emphasize the positive things that students try to say. 

    A.  emphasize

    B.  emphasize the positive things 

    C. emphasize the positive things that students

    D.  emphasize the positive things that students try to say

     

  19. In the following sentence, underline the entire verb phrase.

     One Japanese and two American instructors were in the program.

    A.  were in the program

    B. One Japanese and two American instructors

    C.  were


     

  20. Identify the subject: the subject noun and words that modify it.

She described to me the difference between America and Japanese colleges.

A.  She described to me

B.  She

C.  the difference between American and Japanese colleges

D.  American and Japanese colleges

 

Exercise # 2

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  1. The machine was damaged beyond repair.

    A.  active voice

    B.  passive voice

     

     

  2. The intense movements of the machine damaged both interior walls.

    A.  active voice

    B.  passive voice


     

  3. She is always writing letters.

    A.  active voice

    B.  passive voice


     

  4. The letter is being sent to the clerk as I speak.

    A.  active voice

    B.  passive voice


     

  5. I will have been married for six years by next October.

    A.  active voice

    B.  passive voice


     

  6. That just isn't the book that I would like to buy.

    A.  active voice

    B.  passive voice


     

  7. Is the prepositional phrase connected to the noun phrase or the verb phrase in this sentence?

    I saw the man with the red hat.

    A.  noun phrase

    B.  verb phrase

     

  8. Is the prepositional phrase connected to the noun phrase or the verb phrase in this sentence?

    I saw the man in the house.

    A.  noun phrase

    B.  verb phrase

     

  9. Is the prepositional phrase connected to the noun phrase or the verb phrase in this sentence?

    Out behind the desk lies the two folders that you were  looking for.

    A.  noun phrase

    B.  verb phrase


     

  10. Is the prepositional phrase connected to the noun phrase or the verb phrase in this sentence?

    By Monday, he will have completed the job.

    A.  noun phrase

    B.  verb phrase


     

  11. Is the prepositional phrase connected to the noun phrase or the verb phrase in this sentence?

    I know that he is in the house.

    A.  noun phrase

    B.  verb phrase


     

  12. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    Transformation is a change in a sentence from the deep structure to a surface structure without changing the meaning of the sentence.

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  13. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    All sentences consist of a noun phrase and a verb phrase.

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  14. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    One example of a noun phrase is a subject.

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  15. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    Can you locate the subjects in the following sentences?

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  16. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    Working ten years in the mine was enough.

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  17. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    What they found surprised me.

    A.  noun clause 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  18. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase

    To be able to read is very important.


     

  19. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    Located on the table is my book.

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase


     

  20. Identify the underlined/bold faced words in the following sentence:

    A.  noun phrase 

    B.  verb phrase

    C.  prepositional phrase

    Seldom does John study.


 

Exercise # 3

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