The
Test of English as a Foreign Language popularly known as the TOEFL is
a standardized English proficiency tests that assess a student’s
English Language skills, pertaining to areas that include, Listening,
Reading, Writing and Speaking.
This
study
abroad
test is accepted by all institutions in the USA and by some
institutions in UK and Canada as well.
Offered
30-40 times a year, it is given by those students who are desirous of
undertaking further studies at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
This is done to showcase English proficiency when they seek to attain
an education
abroad.
Scoring
TOEFL
is scored out 120 and a score of 100+ is considered good. Each
section of the exam, is graded on a scale of 0-30 on a 1 point
increment. The Composite score is addition to all the scores in the
exam.
Test
Format
The
TOEFL has 4 sections, namely the Reading, Listening, Speaking and
Writing sections.
- Reading: This section tests the students ability to read as well as comprehend passages whilst at the same time answer questions pertaining to them. This section comprises of 3-4 passages with each passage having 10 questions. This section approximately lasts for 54-72 minutes.
- Listening: The basic purpose of this section is to assess the students ability to to comprehend spoken English. This is important because whilst attaining an education abroad, students will have to interact in an academic environment and the ability to listen becomes important. The section comprises of 3-4 lectures with 6 questions in each. It also comprises of 2-3 conversations that have 5 questions in total. The overall duration of the test is 41-57 minutes.
- Speaking: Overseas education requires of its candidates to smoothly converse in English. The section comprises of 4 question prompts that includes 1 independent question and 3 integrated questions. Students are given a few seconds to think, and the time allotted to speak keeps altering as per the question format. Per question, the student gets an approximate of 45 seconds to 1 minute. This section of the test lasts for 17 mins.
- Writing: Undoubtedly, this section tests student’s ability to express themselves through a written text. It comprises of 2 tasks, namely Integrated Writing and Independent Essay. In the Integrated Writing section, students are required to read a passage, listen to a lecture and create a technical essay based on the passage and the lecture. The time allotted for this section is 20 minutes. In the Independent Essay section, students are given a general topic and within 30 minutes they have to write a general essay.
Miscellaneous
Details
The
score of this exam is valid for a period of 2 years and the score
reporting time is approximately 10 calendar days. An internet based
test, the administration frequency is 3-4 times a month.
Advantages
of giving the TOEFL
- Speaks about your English Language skills
Giving
the TOEFL exam, speaks about your English language skills and shows
the university of application that they can trust your proficiency in
the English language.
- Widely acceptable
A
large number of institutions around the world, accept IELTS as an
English proficiency test. Not restricted to a specific country,
globally universities accept the scores given by the said test.
- Convenient
With
a large number of test centers located globally, students can be rest
assured that they will gain access to test dates according to their
convenience.
- Preparation Material
Comprehensive
preparation material is made available to students who are seeking
overseas
education.
- Fair
The
test is known globally for its unbiased nature and is comprehensively
assessed by experts.
Tips
to ace the TOEFL
- Familiarize yourself with the test
It
is important that you familiarize yourself with the test format. If
you’re aware as to how the test works, you will be at ease while
giving the test. Considering the test conditions will make you
jittery anyways, being well-versed with the exam will allow you to
undertake the test with confidence.
- Set a target score
It
would be ideal to select a program of application. Go through the
entry requirements to understand what score is needed. This will
allow you to work towards the test with an aim in mind and give you
clarity.
- Preparation Time
Give
yourself ample time to prepare, it generally said that three to six
months of study time is required for students to give the test.
However, this time frame can vary according to your English language
skills and time you would require to prepare for the test.
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Student
Testimonials
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Name:
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Country:
New Zealand
University:
Pacific International
Its
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Name:
Abhinav Tak
Country:
USA
University:
California State University Northridge
It
was absolutely amazing. My TOEFL training at Edwise helped me score
great marks.
Name:
Sunishka Thakur
Country:
USA
University:
University of Georgia
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