How long does it take to read Essential Words for the TOEFL?
Steven J. Matthiesen
Essential Words for the TOEFL by Steven J. Matthiesen takes about 5 hours 55 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 5 hours 55 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1993. 323 pages, about 88,825 words.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 52 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 55 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 42 minutes |
The page count is the median across 11 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"Includes the TOEFL's 500 most frequently encountered words to help you expand your English vocabulary. Features a sample practice reading test with answer key to help you assess your mastery of TOEFL vocabulary. Provides advice on getting the most out of your dictionary and thesaurus. Contains practical strategies to help you learn and retain word meanings. Extensive vocabulary practice exercises help test your word knowledge."--Back cover.
Subjects: Examinations, Study guides, Vocabulary, Vocabulary tests
