http://www.ets.

com/toeflORhttp://www
.toefl.com

Introduction:

The TOEFL test is commonly taken by non-native

speakers of English who need to submit evidence of
their language proficiency when they apply to study
in English colleges and universities.

A new version of the TOEFL has recently been

introduced( IBT).

TOEFL Types
Three Types of TOEFL Test
PBT = Paper Based Test
CBT = Computer Based
IBT = Internet Based Test

Where and when can you take the TOEFL?

The test is usually taken on a computer in a test
center.
Candidates may take the TOEFL only once a
calendar month.

What Does the TOEFL Test

Include?
Section

I: Listening Comprehension

Section

II: Speaking

Section

BREAK (10 MINUTES)

III: Reading Comprehension and

Vocabulary
Section

IV: Essay Writing

TIME = Key To Success

The entire test takes approximately four hours

to complete.

In the Listening section, you are given 15 to 25

minutes to answer the questions.

In the Speaking section, you will be given

between 15 and 20 minutes to answer the
questions.

In the Reading section, you will be given 70 to

90 minutes to complete the questions. This
also includes the time you spend reading the
passages.

In the essay section, you will be given 30

minutes to complete your writing.

How Many Questions?

The

number of questions in the Listening

section ranges between 30 and 49.

The

number of questions in the Speaking

section ranges from 20 to 25.

The

number of questions in the Reading

section ranges from 44 to 55.

The

number of question in the essay

section ranges from 1 to 2.

Scores

There is no passing or failing score!

Score requirements are set by individual colleges

and universities.

Youll receive a score from 0 to 30 for each

section and a total score of 0 to 300 for the
entire test.

Scores are valid for two years after your test

date.

Your scores will be ready in ten days, and you can

view them easily online.

They will also be mailed to you if you select that

option when you register.

Scores are sent free to up to four institutions that

you select prior to your test day.

Score Values and Time

Listening Comprehension
Value: 30 points
Time: 15 minutes
(the clock only runs when you are answering and
NOT when you are listening)

Structure: Multiple Choice

Value: 15 points
Time: 20 minutes

Reading Comprehension
Value: 30 points
Time: 70 minutes (approximately)

Structure: Essay
Value: 15 points
Time: 30 minutes

The scores
Your

TOEFL score will range from 0 - 300.

The

three section scores, Listening

Comprehension, Structure, and Reading
Comprehension, are combined into a
single score.

Each

section is worth 30 raw points.

What's different about the test?

The TOEFL IBT has a new Speaking section

There is no longer a Structure section.
Lectures and conversations in the
Listening section are longer.
Note-taking is allowed
The speech in the listening material
sounds more natural.
The Reading section has new questions .
The Writing section requires typing.

What to do on the test day?

Arrive 30 minutes before the assigned

test time. Check-in procedures take
time.

Bring photo bearing identification, as

described in the TOEFL registration
bulletin.

Bring your test confirmation information.

IBT Structure Total Test Time:

Approximately 4 hours
Section

Description

Topics Tested

Listening

30 to 39
questions

Tests listening skills for both short conversations, and

longer academic conversations.

Reading

30 to 36
questions

Tests reading comprehension skills. Question types

include multiple choices and fill in the blank .

Writing

2 essays

Tests writing skills. Students are presented with two

separate essay questions to which to respond.

Speaking

speaking 6 Tests speaking skills; test taker's voice is recorded

questions
.during the exam. Question types include
Independent Topics.
Integrated Topics .

Has the TOEFL score scale changed

for Internet-based testing?
Section

Score Scale

Listening

0-30

Reading

0-30

Speaking

0-30

Writing

0-30

Total Score

0-120

The total score is the sum of the

four skill scores.

Become familiar with the formats

and requirements of each section
of the test.

Read each question carefully

Pace yourself so that you have enough time

to answer every question.

Answer every question in each section.

In the Listening section, confirm your

answer only when you are certain you are
ready to move on to the next question.

IBT Scoring
The score report universities receive will
contain:
Four skill scores
- Reading
0-30
- Listening 0-30
- Speaking 0-30
- Writing
0-30
A total score: 0-120
Student score reports will also contain
performance feedback.

Sections

The TOEFL test measures all four English-language skills.

It takes about four hours.

Sources from:

ELTS www.elts.com TOEFL

Suggested websites:
1)

www.onlinenglish.net/TO
EFL.html

2)

TOEFL

http://www.ets.org/toef