Your older sister\u2019s textbook may have been great in 2009, but does it represent the current state of the TCF? Language exams change, so publishers update their materials to reflect this.<\/span><\/p>\n Language exams normally have some relationship with published materials. For instance, there is a series of IELTS textbooks published by Cambridge University Press that contain official tests. Check to see that the book uses official materials for the TCF<\/strong>. Look for approval by CIEP (le Centre international d’\u00e9tudes p\u00e9dagogiques).<\/span><\/p>\n Just because the book helped your friend from Romania do well on the TCF doesn\u2019t mean that you will like it. You need to be using a book that works well for you<\/strong> and has a format that you find appealing.<\/span><\/p>\n Is the book readily available to you? New books tend to be pricey and, at public libraries, new language exam books usually have a long waiting list. Waiting three months for a textbook when your exam date is four months away isn\u2019t a good idea. Also, if you are purchasing the book, be sure that it is available now and not out of stock<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most language prep books should come with a DVD or access to online materials<\/strong>. A DVD, especially for listening practice, is critical. Access to additional online materials through the publisher provides extra practice and typically the most up-to-date materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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