The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized English language test that assesses your English language skills in four areas: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. It is widely accepted by universities and institutions around the world.
The TOEFL test is available in two formats: Internet-Based Test (iBT) and Paper-Based Test (PBT). The iBT is the most common format and is accepted by most institutions. The TOEFL test is scored on a scale of 0-30 for each section and an overall score of 0-120.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
1. Reading:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: 3-4 passages
2. Writing:
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Format: 2 tasks
3. Listening:
- Duration: 60-80 minutes
- Format: 4-6 lectures and conversations
4. Speaking:
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Format: 4 tasks
TOEFL Exam
Syllabus
Reading
Academic texts on various topics
Listening
Academic lectures and conversations on various topics
Writing
- Task 1: Integrated Writing (20 minutes)
- A reading passage followed by a lecture on the same topic
- You must summarize the key points of the reading and lecture and compare and contrast them
- Task 2: Independent Writing (30 minutes)
- An essay on a given topic
- You must express your opinion and support it with reasons and examples
Speaking
- Task 1: Independent Speaking (45 seconds)
- You must speak about a personal experience
- Task 2: Integrated Speaking (1 minute)
- You must listen to a short lecture or conversation and answer a question about it
- Task 3: Independent Speaking (1 minute)
- You must choose between two opinions on a given topic and explain your choice
- Task 4: Integrated Speaking (3 minutes)
- You must read a short passage and then listen to a lecture on the same topic
- You must summarize the key points of the reading and lecture and compare and contrast them