[hscornelia]

Hello, I am a student willing to pass the TOEFL test next year, maybe in the spring or summer.

And in order to prepare for the upcoming test, I have bought Word Smart 1 for my vocabulary.
I know that the book is more orientated for students preparing the SAT, and therefore, more difficult, but since I am willing to pass the SAT maybe 2 years later, after I have passed the TOEFL, I bought it nonetheless.

But now I am worried that I haven't got the right book, and am thinking of buying another one (for vocabulary) for the TOEFL.

So I would be more than thankful if you would please tell me whether I could use Word Smart for preparing the TOEFL, and if not, what is the best book you have used, and got fairly good results thanks to it.

And also, I am hesitating to buy Barron's TOEFL iBT superpack, because it is too expensive for me. So I would very much like if you could give me some true reviews about this book, and whether the books that I have and will will/might buy is enough for the TOEFL.

And just in case, I would like to inform you that I am buying ETS' The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test.

Thank you in advance.

[Fr_Chuck]

While it is a good book, you need to buy one of the TOEFL books. Also even private tutoring if you can. The test is very difficult. I teach it and depending on what level grade you need it can be quite hard.

[hscornelia]

While it is a good book, you need to buy one of the TOEFL books. Also even private tutoring if you can. The test is very difficult. I teach it and depending on what level grade you need it can be quite hard.

Thank you for your quick answer.

As you have offered, I will try and buy the superpack since there is a book for vocabulary included.

But do you know any other books that can be helpful?