TOEFL
If you are planning to apply to a high school, undergraduate or graduate institution abroad, you will need to submit your TOEFL ("Test of English as a Foreign Language") score as part of the application process.
The
TOEFL is an English proficiency test that focuses on four main areas: Listening,
The test is a multiple-choice test with four sections, all of which are computer-adaptive.
Frequently Asked Questions for the TOEFL
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How will the Speaking and
Writing sections be scored?
Will the
TOEFL be computer adaptive?
How will the
TOEFL tests be administered?
How much will the new generation TOEFL cost?
The
TOEFL is broken down into several question types:
LISTENING COMPREHENSION:
For about 45 minutes, the student will listen to various short- and long-conversations. Some will be excerpts from college lectures; others will be discussions between friends about their classes, schedules, or just everyday life. To score well, the student must understand both formal and informal spoken English well.
STRUCTURE:
These
20 questions test the student on a range of grammatical concepts including verb
tense, agreement, and the use of modifiers.
READING COMPREHENSION:
Medium-length
passages that cover a variety of academic topics are followed by 50 questions
that ask the student to analyze the passage's content.
The test-taker will have to use the information in the passage to define
vocabulary words, find facts, and interpret ideas.
WRITING:
In 30 minutes, the student must write an essay answering a specific question asked. The essay will be graded from 0 to 6 based on grammar, style, coherence, and ideas.
SPEAKING:
Since the TOEFL measures English abilities for university, a speaking section will assess student’s clarity of thoughts and efficient expression. This part of the test features 6 questions, which students will have approximately 30 seconds to answers each one. Two out of the six will be personal choice questions. Speaking isn’t based on the difficulty of speaking, but more on clarity, organization, and ability to participate in a general subject, making this part of the test very manageable.
The total scores for TOEFL sections are:
Listening 0-30
Reading 0-30
Speaking 0-30
Writing 0-30
Total 0-120
Test takers will be evaluated on content accuracy, language use and intelligibility. You will have to be able to demonstrate that you understand what has been read or what you listened to, you have to be able to make connections and integrate information and lastly you have to be able to express yourself clearly, fluently and coherently.
The TOEFL will be a linear and not computer adaptive assessment. This means that test takers will answer questions covering the full range of difficulty and not just those questions at their ability level.
Note taking will be allowed
throughout the test. Since the test aims at giving test takers a realistic
measure of how they will do in an academic setting, it is consistent to allow
you to take notes which is what students do when they attend academic lectures.
The test will be
administered via an Internet-based (iBT) testing network.
About 140$ for computer-based tests.
Source: Educational Testing Service
TOEFL Courses
Our course addresses
each of the TOEFL topics completely:
After
hours of practice doing listening exercises, you will be prepared for any type
of Listening Comprehension question and know the many idioms and expressions on
which you may be tested.
After
our thorough course on English grammar, the student will understand some things
that even native English speakers don't!
Our
Our
unique approach to essay writing teaches the students how to use a variety of
complex sentence structures.
Not only will your TOEFL score improve, but so will all the writing you
do in English!
The questions below are
samples of some of the types you will see on the test.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION:
The text that follows is
what you would hear if taking the TOEFL.
Of course, when you
can't read what is said, it becomes more difficult.
Man:
I mean, she really blew
a fuse.
Woman: I'll say she did.
And no wonder. If she's told you once, she's told you a thousand times:
when it's your turn, you
better do it.
What does the woman
mean?
(A)
(B) The woman washed the
dishes herself.
(C) Sandy said a new
fuse was needed.
STRUCTURE:
Identify the error in
the sentence below.
Medical doctors suggest
that persons engaged in taxing careers like
A B
C
D
air traffic control and
surgery try to reduce stress through regular exercise.
Complete the following
sentence with the best answer choice.
Using Feng Shui,
interior decorators utilize ancient knowledge of
vital forces and Zen
philosophical tenets to create living understated
living spaces, _ _ _ _ _ a person's harmony with his surroundings.
(A) thereby increasing
(B) increase
(C) which may in fact
serve to increase
WRITING:
Some sample Writing
topics:
Do you agree or disagree
with the following statement? Self-confidence is the most important factor for
success in school or at work. Use specific reasons and examples to support your
opinion.
SPEAKING: