Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL(R) Test: iBT Speaking, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Speaking section of the new TOEFL(R) integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive speaking-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Speaking section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL(R) Test: iBT Speaking is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL speaking courses.The Student Book features: Updated material for all the new types of Speaking passages and questions on the test Diagnostic Speaking Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement Speaking-Skills exercises that include personal and expository tasks and integrated tasks Eight Speaking Mini-Tests that preview the Speaking section of the test Two Speaking Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM features: Completely different material from that in the Student Book Practice sections for the Speaking section of the test Eight Speaking Mini-Tests and two Speaking Complete Tests Sample answers for each Speaking task Easy-to-use skill assessment and record keeping to monitor progress New Send feature that allows electronic submission of responses System Requirements Windows Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 500 MHz or higher processor 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher) Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) 20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) Quad-speed CD-ROM drive Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)