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About TOEFL
Many international students consider studying in a college or university within the United States. In order to be accepted as an international student, most colleges and universities may require them to take standardized tests. One such exam, the TOEFL, is used by universities to assess the level of English language proficiency. The TOEFL exam is necessary in academic setting to be sure students can get by in an English-speaking environment.
The TOEFL is an entrance exam used by several top schools to ascertain international students’ aptitude within the English language. The test is used to determine the language abilities of non-native English speaker by testing abilities in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. The exam is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), and is offered at several different locations around the country.
TOEFL Test Format
The main format for testing is the IBT or Internet-Based testing.
The IBT consists of a 4 hour test in 4 sections which covers:
- Reading – students are given a reading passage and then posed questions about the content they have just read
- Listening – students are given a passage to listen only once and are asked questions about the conversation
- Speaking – students read passages and answer questions on a variety of subjects. These replies are digitally recorded and sent to exam judges to be tested.
- Writing – students are given a passage and then asked to write a passage in response to the text
The TOEFL can take up to 4 hours to complete, and students are given optional 10 minute