EXAM PREPARATION

What is TOEFL

TOEFL is an English language examination that is often taken by foreign students who want to study at universities in English-speaking countries. The TOEFL iBT test measures a test taker's ability to combine listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills where it matters most — in the classroom.

EXAM FORMAT

TOEFL General Overview

  • TOEFL Score card is valid for 2 Years.
  • TOEFL Score range from 0 - 120 ( Each module and overall ).
  • TOEFL Score is available within 4 to 8 business days.
  • TOEFL Exam duration Approx. 3 hours (Internet-based test) Approx. 2.5 hours (Paper-delivered test)
plane
4 tasks
  • 1 independent task to express an opinion on a familiar topic
  • 3 integrated tasks based on what is read and heard
  • Up to 30 seconds to prepare the response, up to 1 minute to respond
  • plane
    Estimated Timing:
  • 16 minutes
  • plane
    Score scale:
  • 0–30
  • plane
    2 tasks
  • 20-minute integrated task based on what is read and heard
  • 10-minute Writing for an Academic Discussion task to state and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion
  • plane
    Estimated Timing:
  • 29 minutes
  • plane
    Score scale:
  • 0–30
  • plane
    2 passages, each 700 words
  • Multiple-focus passages (compare/contrast, cause/effect)
  • 10 questions for each passage
  • plane
    Estimated Timing:
  • 35 minutes
  • plane
    Score scale:
  • 0–30
  • plane
    3 lectures
  • Some with classroom discussion, each 3–5 minutes, 6 questions each
  • 2 conversations, each 3 minutes, 5 questions each
  • plane
    Estimated Timing:
  • 36 minutes
  • plane
    Score scale:
  • 0–30
  • FAQ

    Get Your All Answer Here

    This TOEFL has 4 sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Each of these sections consists of lessons covering specific skills, topics, and question types. The lessons all contain exercises with practice questions.

    Apart from the required 12-day waiting period between tests, there are no official restrictions on the number of times a student can take the TOEFL exam. You can find further details on retaking the TOEFL here and here.

    • The TOEFL iBT test is conducted online via the internet and is available at testing sites worldwide. It assesses candidates' reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities and is offered 50 times a year.
    • Previously, the TOEFL PBT test, a paper-and-pencil exam, evaluated candidates' reading, writing, grammar, and listening skills. This test has been discontinued due to internet testing availability.
    • The updated TOEFL paper-delivered Test now analyzes candidates' writing, reading, and listening skills. However, speaking skills cannot be assessed due to limitations in capturing spoken responses. The TOEFL paper-delivered test has resumed, taking COVID restrictions into account.
    • ETS has also introduced TOEFL at Home, allowing candidates to take the TOEFL iBT test from the safety of their homes, provided they have the necessary requirements.
    • System requirements and a conducive environment for the entire duration of the test.