Exploring EFL Students’ Preparation in Taking TOEFL Test

Firdha Fadilla, 150203097 (2020) Exploring EFL Students’ Preparation in Taking TOEFL Test. Skripsi thesis, UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh.

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Abstract

TOEFL test is an important test taken for many purposes, especially for educational purposes. This study was conducted based on the fact that a lot of learners and test-takers face difficulty in achieving satisfying TOEFL scores as being assumed they did not well prepare for the test. This study investigated EFL students’ preparation to find their learning strategies for each section of the TOEFL test. Ten students were selected to be the participants of this study; all of them were English Language Education Department of UIN Ar-Raniry students who have taken the TOEFL test and managed to get a score above
500. This qualitative research was conducted by using a semi-structured interview with the protocol and recorder as the instruments to obtain the information about EFL students’ preparation in taking the TOEFL test. The findings revealed that students were aware to use study skills during their preparation as they showed significant responses of being ready to prepare. Furthermore, for each section of the TOEFL test students involved in some preparations. In preparing for listening comprehension, students performed practicing the test and exposing to listening to authentic materials. For structure and written expression, students learned about grammar, practiced the test, and made notes about the topics. Lastly, for the reading comprehension section, students did not only practice the test but also involved in reading authentic materials exposure, asking questions strategies and made notes about the vocabulary.

Item Type: Thesis (Skripsi)
Additional Information: Pembimbing 1. Alfiatunnur, M.Ed 2. Fera Busfina Zalha, MA
Uncontrolled Keywords: TOEFL test preparation; EFL students’ preparation; ITP TOEFL test
Subjects: 400 Languages (Bahasa) > 420 English and Old English, Anglo-Saxon (Bahasa Inggris, Anglo-Saxon)
400 Languages (Bahasa) > 420 English and Old English, Anglo-Saxon (Bahasa Inggris, Anglo-Saxon) > 425 Tata Bahasa inggris baku
400 Languages (Bahasa) > 420 English and Old English, Anglo-Saxon (Bahasa Inggris, Anglo-Saxon) > 428 Pemakaian bahasa inggris baku
Divisions: Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan > S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User: Firdha Fadilla Firdha
Date Deposited: 30 Dec 2021 02:53
Last Modified: 30 Dec 2021 02:53
URI: https://repository.ar-raniry.ac.id/id/eprint/19190

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