TOEFL Test Prepration
About
TOEFL exam evaluates the English language proficiency of international students in the context of college and university environments, encompassing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
| Stands For | Test of English as a Foreign Language |
| Popular In | American and Canadian universities |
| Conducted By | ETS |
| Mode Of Exam | computer based , paper based |
| Exam Fees | TOEFL iBT fee: $185 TOEFL PBT fee: $180 |
| Range Of Score | reading : 0-30 , writing : 0-30, listening : 0-30, speaking : 0-30 |
| Recommended Score | 100 or higher |
| Validity Of Score | 2 years after the test date |
| Time Duration | 3 hours 30 mins |
| Frequency Of Exam | Any number of times, but there should be a gap of 12 days between each attempt. |
Two Types Of TOEFL
TOEFL Paper-based
| Section | duration | Number of questions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 54 minutes | 30 MCQs | 3 reading passages, 10 questions each |
| Listening | 41 minutes approx. | 28 MCQs | 2 dialogues along with 3 lectures, involving a total of 28 questions in total. |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 Constructed Responses | 1 Integrated Task & 1 Independent Task |
TOEFL iBT: Internet-Based Test
| Section | duration | Number of questions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 54-72 minutes | 10 questions/passage | 3-4 Reading Passages |
| Listening | 41-57 minutes | 6 questions/lecture | 4-6 lectures & 2-3 conversations |
| Speaking | 17 minutes | 4 Tasks | The candidate is required to deliver a speech on a specific topic or academic matter. |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 Tasks | Share an opinion or conduct a logical analysis following the reading passage and classroom lecture |
