- Get the information you need. Find out the details about the TOEFL exam, including :
- When will it be held?
- Where is the test center nearest you?
- How do you register?
- What do you need to register?
- How much does it cost?
- Find out what you already know and what you need to learn.
- Set a time frame
- Stick to your plan
- Modify your plan
For your study plan to be useful, you need to decide which subject areas require the most of your attention. Take a practice TOEFL exam. Your score will show both your strengths and the areas in which you need improvement
Now that you know where to focus your study, you can decide how much time you can give to each subject area. First write down a list of specific study goals. Be realistic—try to make goals that you can accomplish. Now use a calendar to set deadlines for these goals. Break up your studying into small time blocks so you can reach your goal one step at a time. Avoid making goals that are too big and too general
Write it down and post it where you can see it
Most likely, you will need to adjust your study plan as you proceed. Review your progress every week. Did you reach your goals? If not, where did you fall short and why? The more you assess what is working in your plan and what is not working, the more it will address your actual study needs.
