About the TOEFL iBT

If you are planning on going to college or graduate school in the United States or Canada and do not speak English as your native language, then you probably need to prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) is an entrance requirement for non-native English speakers at almost all colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The exam measures your ability to use and understand English in an academic setting.

The test is composed of 4 sections:

• Reading

  Reading Section

  Approximate Time	60 minutes
  Format	3Reading Passages
  Questions	39
  Topics Tested	Reading Vocabulary Sentence and paragraph structure

  The first section on the TOEFL iBT is the Reading section. TheReading section contains three passages, which are each followed by a set of questions. Each question in the set is worth one point, with the exception of the last question in each set, which is always worth more than one point.

  You will have 20 minutes to complete the first passage, and 40 minutes to complete the remaining two passages.

  • Reading Passages are long essays (around 600-700 words each) on academic topics from the arts and sciences.
  • Reading Questions ask about pronoun reference; the meaning of vocabulary and sentences; the topic, purpose, organization and structure of the passage; stated and implied details; inferences; and where sentences should be inserted in the passage.
• Listening

  Listening Section

  Approximate Time	50 minutes
  Format	6 Listening Passages
  Questions	34
  Topics Tested	Listening comprehension Vocabulary Idioms Verbal memory

  The second section on the TOEFL iBT is the Listening section. The Listening section contains six passages, which are each followed by five or six questions. Because you get to listen to each passage only once, you should take careful notes as you listen to the passages to help you answer the questions that follow.

  • Listening Passages are either 2-3 minute conversations that take place outside of the classroom, or longer 4-5 minute academic lectures that take place inside a classroom in an academic setting, usually in a college or university. The Listening section is divided into two parts. Each part of Listening the section contains one short conversation and two longer lectures.
  • Listening Questions ask about the main idea of the passage, details and inferences, the structure and organization of ideas contained within the passage, or a speaker's role or viewpoint.
• Speaking

  Speaking Section

  Approximate Time	20 minutes
  Format	6 Tasks
  Questions	6
  Topics Tested	Listening comprehension Reading Speaking Sentence and paragraph organization

  The Speaking section lasts only 20 minutes and is the shortest section of the TOEFL iBT. It is always the third section of the test. This section contains six speaking tas.

  ks: two independent tasks and four integrated tasks. Two of the integrated speaking tasks combine reading and listening with speaking. The other two integrated speaking tasks combine listening with speaking. For all 6 of these tasks, you must speak into a microphone, and the computer will record your responses.

  The Speaking section is divided in the following way:

  • Two independent Speaking tasks: these two speaking tasks require you to answer a question based on your personal experience and opinions. They do not require you to react to any additional material.
  • Two integrated tasks that combine Reading and Listening with Speaking: for these two speaking tasks, you must read one passage, listen to a different passage, and answer a question that asks how the ideas and information contained in the two passages are related. During these two tasks, you may access the Reading passage while you record your response, but you only get to hear the Listening passage once.
  • Two integrated tasks that combine Listening with Speaking: these two speaking tasks require you to listen to longer passages and then respond to questions that ask you to summarize important points of the passage.

  Although the Speaking section is the shortest section on the test, it still accounts for one fourth of your total TOEFL iBT score. In order to do well on the Speaking section, you must be able to grasp the material presented, organize your thoughts, plan a response, and begin speaking, all in a very short period of time. Unfortunately, many students score poorly on the Speaking section because they run out of time and never get a chance to fully answer the questions.

• Writing

  Writing Section

  Approximate Time	55 minutes
  Format	2 Tasks
  Questions	2
  Topics Tested	Reading Listening comprehension Writing Sentence-paragraph organization Analytical reasoning

  The Writing section always comes last on the TOEFL iBT. This section consists of one independent and one integrated writing task. You will use a basic word processing program to input your response into the computer.

  • For the independent Writing task, you will be given a specific topic on which to write an essay based on your personal experience and viewpoints. To do well on this task, you must be able to write in a clear, well-organized style and support your viewpoint with relevant examples and reasons.
  • The integrated Writing task requires you to read a medium-length passage (around 250-300 words), listen to a short (1-2 minute) lecture on the same academic topic, and then write an essay about how the information from the two passages is related. As on the Speaking section, you will only get to listen to the academic lecture once before entering your response. Although the reading and listening passages are both on the same academic topic, they will differ in their treatment of the subject. In order to succeed on the integrated Writing task, you should take careful notes while you read and listen to the passages, as you will need this information when writing your essay.

The TOEFL iBT takes about four and a half hours to complete, and is administered on computer at pre-selected testing sites.

• How to Register for the TOEFL iBT

  Registering for the TOEFL iBT is not difficult. Although you can register by mail or over the telephone, the easiest way to register for the test is online at the official TOEFL iBT website. The current fee to take the TOEFL iBT in the United States is $150, which is most easily paid by credit card. However, the test maker E.T.S. will also accept money orders, certified checks, and personal checks.

  The TOEFL iBT is administered at pre-selected testing centers several times (generally between 15-30 times per center) throughout the year. Most test dates are on Fridays and Saturdays. In order to be assured of securing your date and location of choice, you should register for the test at least one month in advance.

  One more important note about registering for the TOEFL iBT: you may take the test once every 7 days.Beyond this restriction, there is no limit to the number of times you can take the test.

  To be directed to the official TOEFL iBT registration website, click here

• Your TOEFL iBT Score

  You will receive your TOEFL iBT score report by mail about two weeks after taking the test. Your score report will provide information about your performance in the four skill areas tested, as well as an overall TOEFL iBT score. TOEFL iBT scores are valid for two years from the date of the test. In addition to numerical scores, your score report will also include feedback about your performance on each section of the test.

  Your official TOEFL iBT score report will include the following information.

  Test Section	Score Range
  Listening	0 to 30
  Reading	0 to 30
  Speaking	0 to 30
  Writing	0 to 30
  Total Score	0 to 120

  What your TOEFL iBT score means to the institutions that receive them.

  Because different institutions use TOEFL iBT scores for different reasons, policies regarding their use can vary widely. Some institutions, such as professional organizations or governmental agencies, require minimum acceptable scores for various programs or requirements. If you are taking the TOEFL iBT for these reasons, it is best to contact the organization or institution requiring your TOEFL iBT scores to find out what score is considered acceptable.

  If you are taking the TOEFL iBT as an entrance requirement to a college or university program, you should contact your program to find out what score is considered acceptable. Different institutions, and even different programs within the same institution, often have different minimum acceptable TOEFL iBT scores. To learn more about how your TOEFL iBT scores are used, and to see the minimum acceptable scores at different colleges and universities, click here.

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