TOEFL

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized examination designed to evaluate the English language proficiency of individuals applying to universities, especially those whose first language is not English.

About The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The primary objective of the TOEFL test is to gauge and appraise the English proficiency of individuals whose first language is not English. The TOEFL scores are specifically crafted to assess international students' capability to effectively utilize English as a communicative language within an academic context.

1. TOEFL Reading Section

In this segment, TOEFL candidates are required to peruse 3-4 passages, each consisting of around 700 words. Subsequently, they must respond to 10 questions about each passage

2. TOEFL Listening Section

In this section of the TOEFL exam, candidates are tasked with listening to 3 or 4 lectures covering diverse academic subjects, each lasting approximately 5 minutes. Additionally, candidates are required to listen to 2 or 3 conversations that center around typical campus interactions involving various individuals. Each listening passage is accompanied by a set of questions tailored to that specific passage.

3. TOEFL Speaking Section

The TOEFL speaking section comprises four tasks, with one being independent and the remaining three being integrated.

i. TOEFL Speaking Independent Task

In the independent task of the TOEFL Speaking section, examinees are tasked with responding to questions based on their personal experiences or opinions.

ii. TOEFL Speaking Integrated Tasks

There are 3 integrated tasks in the TOEFL Speaking Section.

Integrated Task I- Campus Situation

During this test, students are required to read a brief passage outlining a typical campus situation or policy. Subsequently, they listen to a short conversation in which a speaker expresses their viewpoint. Following this, they must construct a summary and articulate it verbally. To provide a comprehensive response, candidates need to integrate their comprehension and key ideas from both the reading and listening sections.

Integrated Task II- Academic Course Topic

When undertaking this test, participants are tasked with reading a passage that comprehensively explains a process, idea, or term associated with an academic subject. Following this, they listen to a lecture that delves into a specific example further illustrating the aforementioned process, idea, or term in the academic context. Finally, candidates must demonstrate how this lecture supports the concept presented in the reading passage. To formulate a comprehensive response, aspirants need to synthesize their understanding and key ideas from both the reading and listening components.

Integrated Task III- Academic Course Topic

During the third test, students listen to an excerpt from a lecture discussing a specific concept or term, complete with relevant examples. Subsequently, candidates are required to articulate their comprehension of the concept by providing a concise oral summary of the presented lecture, along with an illustrative example.

4. TOEFL Writing Section

This segment of the TOEFL exams comprises two tasks: an integrated writing test and an independent writing test.

i. Integrated Writing Test

In the Integrated Writing test, participants initially read a brief passage pertaining to an academic study. Subsequently, students listen to a segment of a lecture, where the details or arguments from the reading passage are typically analyzed. Finally, candidates are tasked with composing a summary that encompasses the key points presented in the lecture. Additionally, they must elucidate and establish connections between the points mentioned in the reading passage.

ii. Independent Writing Test

During this examination, test takers are required to craft a brief essay drawn from their personal experiences addressing a specific issue.

Exam Structure

The TOEFL test comprises four main sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

TOEFL Preparation Details

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