TOEFL

TOEFL -  Test Of English as a foriegn Language.

What is TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.
Versions of the TOEFL® test

Formats
You can do the test on paper or on a computer, depending where you live.The test comes in two formats:

• paper-based test (PBT)
• next generation computer-based test (iBT)

The TOEFL test is given in English and administered via the internet. There are four sections (listening, reading, speaking and writing) which take a total of about four and a half hours to complete.
Combining All Four Skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing
During the test, you are asked to perform tasks that combine more than one skill, such as:
• Read, listen and then speak in response to a question
• Listen and then speak in response to a question
• Read, listen and then write in response to a question

TOEFL iBT Test Sections

Section Time Limit Questions Tasks

• Reading  60–80 minutes 36–56 questions Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
• Listening 60–90 minutes 34–51 questions Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
• Break 10 minutes — —
• Speaking 20 minutes 6 tasks Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
• Writing 50 minutes 2 tasks Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.

The test you take may include extra questions in the Reading or Listening section that do not count toward your score. These are either questions that enable ETS to make test scores comparable across administrations or new questions that help ETS determine how such questions function under actual testing conditions.
Please read the timing instructions for the Reading Section carefully. The instructions will indicate how many passages you will receive and the amount of time you have to respond to questions for those passages. Be sure to pace yourself so that you have time to answer all the questions.
A standard English language (QWERTY) computer keyboard is used for the test. It recommend that you practice typing on a QWERTY keyboard before taking the test.




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