The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test designed to evaluate the English Language proficiency of a non-native English speaker and is recognized by 160 countries around the world by 12,000+ universities and institutions.
TOEFL is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), a non-profit organization that tests the applicants on their understanding of English on four main skills i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
TOEFL Format
The format of TOEFL assesses your ability to read, listen, speak and write in English in social and educational setups. Divided in four different modules of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, the test is conducted in 2 hours duration when taken as an iBT i.e. Internet Based Test. The TOEFL iBT can be take either at a test centre or at home.Reading Section
2 passages with 20 Ques (35 Mins)The Reading sections of TOEFL assesses your ability to read passages and interpret the text. The passages are excerpts from university level text books covering a variety of subject areas. You are not required to have prior knowledge of the subject area to answer the questions, but an ability to understand and answer the questions from within the text in the passages. The section includes 2 passages of approximately 700 words each with 10 questions from each of the passages.
Listening Section
3 Lectures, 2 Conversations with 28 Ques in all (36 Mins)The Listening section of TOEFL is designed to evaluate your understanding of spoken English in form of English conversations and lectures. Through lectures and classroom conversations you are required to find the basic comprehension, understand the speaker’s attitude and degree of certainty and find connecting information. The section includes 3 lectures with a degree of classroom discussion, of 3-5 mins duration, each followed by 6 questions; and 2 conversations of 3 mins each, followed by 5 questions per conversation.
Speaking Section
4 Tasks (16 Mins)The Speaking section of TOEFL assesses your ability to converse or speak in English in an academic setting. The tasks in this section resemble real life situation that you may encounter in or out of class. The first task is an independent task and requires you to draw on your own ideas and talk on a familiar topic; and the remaining 3 tasks require you to discuss or talk about the material you read or heard.
Writing Section
2 Tasks (29 Mins)The Writing section of TOEFL assesses your ability to organize and present your ideas in written English as you’d be required to do in an academic setting. With 2 tasks, the test measures your ability at integrated writing, where you are required to write a response on the basis of a short passage that you read and short lecture that you listen to. The second task evaluates your writing skills for an academic discussion.
TOEFL Highlights
| Registration | Online – https://www.ets.org/toefl |
| Mode of Delivery | Test Centre – iBT Paper Test Centre – iBT At Home – iBT at Home |
| Test Fees | TOEFL iBT – INR 16,900 |
| Test Dates | Multiple Dates each month |
| Test Frequency | Multiple attempts permitted |
| Test Format | Listening – 5 Tasks
Reading – 2 Tasks Writing – 2 tasks Speaking – 4 Tasks |
| Total Time of Test | 2 hours |
| Score Range | 0-120 |
| Score Validity | 2 Years |
| Score Reporting | Within 4-8 days of the test |
| Score Sending | Upto 4 Universities for Free |
How to Prepare for TOEFL
To achieve your target scores in TOEFL, you must have work on a comprehensive study plan. Below are some tips that will be useful in preparation:
- Prepare a plan of study well in advance
- Understand the different sections of the test
- Identify your weak points and strong points in the test
- Divide your time wisely between practicing your high scoring points and working on low scoring points
- Practice working on different sections within time limits
- Take multiple practice tests
FAQs
How do I register for TOEFL?
You can register for TOEFL online on https://www.ets.org/toefl.
Can I take the TOEFL at home?
Yes, you can take the TOEFL iBT test at home.
How long are the TOEFL scores valid?
Your TOEFL score will be valid for 2 years.
Do I need to take coaching for TOEFL preparation?
You can choose to take coaching for TOEFL or prepare via self-study. But make sure to devote time to prepare for the test.
Can I re-sit the test? How soon?
You can re-sit the test anytime.
How to I choose between IELTS, TOEFL or PTE?
All of IELTS, TOEFL and PTE solve the same purpose, i.e. assess your English language proficiency on 4 parameters i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. But to choose, which test is right for you, you must refer to the test requirements of the institutions you are interested in applying for, and choose the test that is accepted by all the institutions of your interest.
How many institutions can I send my scores to? Can I order additional Score Reports?
You can send your test scores to upto 5 institutions free of cost. But you may order reports to be sent to additional institutions at a cost of $35 per institute.
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