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TOEFL
What is TOEFL?
If you are a international student
looking to study in a university in an English speaking country, then you may
need to take a TOEFL test. TOEFL is an acronym of the Test of English as a
Foreign Language, which is the official name for the test. It assesses your
ability to both speak and understand English by analyzing your English ability
in terms of reading, speaking, listening and writing. These are all skills
which will be needed to carry out your academic studies and the test is used by
institutions to ensure students are able to proceed and succeed on their chosen
course in a country where the curriculum is taught in English.
The TOEFL test is usually conducted in
the form of an online test, but if the test centre does not have an internet
connection then a paper-based test can be offered.
Who needs to take a TOEFL test?
The TOEFL test has been taken by over
27 million people worldwide to ensure their English ability is adequate. The
test is often taken by students who are planning to study at a university
abroad and scholarship candidates, along with students and workers who are
applying for visas and English-language learners tracking their English
progress. Keep an eye out on the requirements for university courses, as it
will be stated there whether you are required to take the TOEFL and the minimum
grade required to apply for the course.
Why take a TOEFL test?
Educational institutions and
governmental agencies in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores when
considering applications for certain positions or courses. As an admission
requirement, you may find that some courses require a minimum TOEFL score which
will allow you to proceed onto the course alongside the regular course
requirements. Minimum score requirements can range between 61 and 100 depending
on the institution and course.
The result you receive in your TOEFL
test will only be valid for two years, after those two years they are no longer
recorded, so if you’re looking to apply to study abroad after this time, you
will have to sit the test again. It is important to ensure you take the test in
time for your application if the result is part of the requirements; if you are
only studying a course which lasts a year the same TOEFL results could be used
to improve your opportunities for work in a foreign country also.
If it is part of the requirements for
your admission then it is important to research in more depth and be prepared
for the different elements of the test. Here are the different elements of each
test:
·
Internet test (TOEFL iBT)
– A reading section of between 60-100 minutes which involves reading 3-5
passages, containing 12-14 question in each
– A listening section of between 60-90 minutes which involves 6-9 passages,
containing 5-6 questions in each
– A speaking section which lasts 20 minutes and involves 6 spoken tasks
– A writing section which last 50 minutes and involves 2 tasks which need
completion
·
Paper-based test (TOEFL PBT)
– A listening section of between 30-40 minutes consisting of 3 parts
– A structure and written expression section lasting 25 minutes which includes
15 exercises of sentence completion and 25 examples for error identification
– A reading section which lasts 50 minutes and includes answering 50 questions
about passages
– A writing section which lasts 30 minutes, which involves one written essay
containing around 250-300 words
The main difference between the two
formats is the spoken section of the test which is replaced by structure and
written expressions section in the paper-based test.
Where can I take a TOEFL test?
There are many tests throughout the
year across the world which you could possibly take. There are 4,500 TOEFL test
centre in 165 countries, meaning there’s going to be a centre which is easily
accessible to you. You can find your nearest test centre on the official TOEFL
website, which contains the locations of test centre and which format they
conduct the test in.
It is important to check the admission
requirements for your chosen university or institution to see if TOEFL results
are required for entry prior to applying. If so then the next step is ensuring
that you find a test centre to carry out your test at. Once you have your TOEFL
results, remember that a record of them only lasts for 2 years, so make the
most of the hard work and money you put into it and improve your future
prospects.
SUMMARY
TOEFL test is a test to measure
someone’s English language skills. It
assesses someone’s ability to both speak and understand English by analyzing
their English ability in terms of reading, speaking, listening and writing.
TOEFL test is usually used by students who want to study abroad and scholarship candidates. An international university usually put conditions for overseas students to make sure that
the international students are all able to speak in English.
There are two types
of TOEFL, internet based (iBT TOEFL) and paper based (PBT TOEFL). The main difference between the two
formats is the spoken section of the test which is replaced by structure and
written expressions section in the paper-based test.
If you want to take a TOEFL test, relax...
It can be easily found right now. You can find your nearest test centre on the
official TOEFL website, which contains the locations of test centre and which
format they conduct the test in.
