When I was a university student, I tried to
apply TOEFL Test to study abroad. When you are going to do a study abroad that
is taught in English, you usually have to demonstrate your command of the
language by means of an examination of international recognition. The TOEFL is
one of these exams; And here you can find the 10 most important things to keep
in mind to know if presenting the TOEFL is the most convenient for you:
10 basic tips of TOEFL TEST for people
who'd like to start studying it
1. What is the TOEFL
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) is an English test that measures the ability to understand and use
English in a university environment. As one of the most recognized English
exams in the world, presenting the TOEFL will be ideal for you if your goal is
to study abroad, since it will allow you to know your reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills in An academic level.
2. Types of TOEFL
At present there are three types of TOEFL.
The TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Test), as the name implies, is the test
administered via the Internet, the TOEFL PBT (Paper Based Test) and the TOEFL
ITP (Institutional Testing Program). The main difference between the TOEFL iBT
and the TOEFL PBT is that the TOEFL iBT measures the ability to read, write,
speak and listen in academic English, while the TOEFL PBT focuses on measuring
reading, listening, grammar and Writing of the person who presents the exam. It
is important to note that the TOEFL PBT can only be taken in countries where
there are no TOEFL iBT centers. In all Latin American countries, the TOEFL iBT
exam is the one that you can present. Although the TOEFL iBT is taught via the
Internet, you must take it at an authorized center.
The third type of TOEFL (TOEFL ITP)
although it is simpler than the TOEFL iBT, is not an internationally recognized
exam. Taking the TOEFL ITP will only be useful if you must present an English
language test for an institution in your country. Previously it was possible to
present the TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test), which was administered through a
computer, and unlike the TOEFL iBT, did not include the section of oral
expression. Currently, the TOEFL CBT is discontinued and can not be taken.
3. TOEFL Sections
As the TOEFL iBT is the most widely
scrutinized exam, it is unique in that it aims to evaluate how people combine
skills in all four skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension,
speaking and writing, to perform tasks Academics.
In the reading comprehension section of the
TOEFL iBT you should read between three and four academic passages and answer
between 12 and 14 questions per text. These are extracted from university books
of different disciplines. Do not worry if you are unfamiliar with all topics,
since the exam seeks to know how simple it is for you to look for information
in a text, to understand a basic topic and to learn about it.
The listening section comprises recordings
between 4 to 6 academic classes, and at the end of these you must answer 6
questions for each class. In addition you will have to listen to 2 to 3
conversations related to subjects of the day to day of the university life, and
later you will have to answer 5 questions by conversation.
Once you take a 10-minute break, you'll
start the oral expression section. In this section you will have to demonstrate
your oral English skills by answering six tasks. The first two are independent
tasks where you must answer two questions about familiar topics. The other four
tasks are integrated, that is, they combine more than one skill. In tasks 3 and
4 you should read and listen on a topic, and then talk about it. In tasks 5 and
6 you should listen on a topic and then answer a question about what was heard.
It is very important to note that in TOEFl iBT the oral expression section is
done by means of recordings, but not in person with an examiner.
Finally, you should complete the exam by
doing the written expression section. In this you will have to write two essays
of approximately 300 words each. The first essay will be related to a passage
you should read and a class you will have to listen to; While in the second
essay you will have to answer a question expressing your opinion on a topic
that is known to you.
4. TOEFL Duration
The TOEFL iBT lasts approximately 4 hours.
Of these, you will use between 60 and 80 minutes to complete the reading
comprehension section. This will depend on the number of passages you need to
read, since you will have 20 minutes to read and answer the questions of each
reading. In the listening section you will have between 60 and 90 minutes to
listen and answer the questions of the classes and conversations that you have
to listen to. These last approximately 3 to 5 minutes each. Then you will have
20 minutes to answer the six tasks of the oral expression section. Depending on
the question, they will give you 15 to 30 seconds to prepare the answer, and
between 45 and 60 seconds to give your answer on the subject. Finally, you will
have 50 minutes to write the two essays you are asked for in the written
expression section.
5. TOEFL scores
The TOEFL iBT measures the level of English
proficiency on a scale between 0-120. Each of the sections is measured is an
independent scale between 0-30, with 0 being the minimum score and 30 being the
maximum score you can get in each section. The total score of the exam, which
may be maximum 120, is the sum of the total attained in each section. In
relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, obtaining
an overall TOEFL iBT score of 57-86 is equivalent to having a B1 level of
English, ie an intermediate level. A rating between 87-109 is similar to having
a B2 level, which is high intermediate. Exam scores between 110-120 are
equivalent to C1 level which is a high level.
6. Which Institutions Accepted TOEFL
As one of the world's most recognized
English language test, TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 8,500 educational
institutions in 130 countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom.
7. Validity of TOEFL Results
You can review your TOEFL iBT scores online
10-13 days after the test. However, you will receive your physical scores
between 4 and 6 weeks after the date you took the TOEFL. It is important to
mention that when you are registering for the exam, you can request that your
results be sent directly to four educational institutions for free. Your
results will be valid for two years from the date you took the test.
8. How to enroll in the TOEFL
There are four ways to enroll in the TOEFL
iBT: online, by phone, by mail or in person. The easiest way to do this is by
going to www.ets.org/toefl. Online registration is open 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. You can register for the exam up to 7 days before the date of
presentation. The exam can be presented at more than 50 dates per year in 4,500
centers in 165 countries. It is important that you review on the website the
different options of dates and cities in your country.
9. TOEFL Price
The TOEFL iBT prices vary depending on the
country where you will take the exam. Generally, the cost ranges from US $ 160
to US $ 250. Therefore, it is important to check the price in your country at
www.ets.org/toefl.
10. How many times can you take the TOEFL?
Although the TOEFL iBT is not approved or
tested, if you do not score, you can take the TOEFL as many times as you want.
However, you should note that you will not be able to register for the exam
more than once in a 12-day period.
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