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Outline: Introduction

Why TOEFL?

TOEFL Types

Where and when can you take the TOEFL?

What Does the TOEFL Test Include?

TIME=Key To Success

How Many Questions?

Scores/ Score Values And Time

The Score And Formula

What's different about the test?

IBT StructureIBT Structure

Fairness

ETC…

Introduction:Introduction:• The TOEFL taken by non-native speakers of

English who need to submit evidence of

their language proficiency when they apply

to study in English-medium colleges and

universities.

• A new version of the TOEFL has recently

been introduced( IBT).

• Our training Course addresses the difference

between simply knowing the material and

knowing how to use the material to perform

on test day.

Why TOEFL?

Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test.

TOEFL TypesTOEFL 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 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.  You’ll 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 pointsTime: 15 minutes(the clock only runs when you are answering and NOT when you are listening)

Structure: Multiple ChoiceValue: 15 pointsTime: 20 minutes

Reading ComprehensionValue: 30 pointsTime: 70 minutes (approximately)

Structure: EssayValue: 15 pointsTime: 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.

The formula:

(30 + 30 + 30) 10 / 3 = your score out of 300.

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.

Where do you get a TOEFL bulletin?

AMIDEAST maintain a supply of test bulletins with all relevant information about the TOEFL, including the registration form.

How to prepare TOEFL? Do the sample questions in the

TOEFL bulletin. Visit the TOEFL Web site to see

sample questions and tests. Purchase TOEFL preparation

materials from AMIDEAST Take a test preparation class at

AMIDEAST

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.

Exam Description

The purpose of the TOEFL® test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The scores are required for purposes of admission by many worldwide colleges and universities .

IBT Structure Total Test Time:IBT Structure Total Test Time: Approximately 4 hoursApproximately 4 hoursSection 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 6 speaking questions

Tests speaking skills; test taker's voice is recorded during the exam. Question types include. Independent Topics. Integrated Topics .

Has the TOEFL score scale changed for Internet-based testing?

SectionSection Score ScaleScore Scale

ListeningListening 0-300-30

ReadingReading 0-300-30

SpeakingSpeaking 0-300-30

WritingWriting 0-300-30

Total ScoreTotal Score 0-1200-120

The total score is the sum of the four skill scores.

A simple step-by-step study plan to help students prepare for the TOEFL Test. 1. Check with the university or college you would like to attend .

2. Select a date when you want to take the test.

3. Once you’ve registered for the test, it’s time to prepare!

4. Take TOEFL practice test to familiarize yourself with the new

testing format .

5. Next, select high-quality TOEFL test preparation resources .

6. Study hard on a daily basis. Take practice tests frequently to

measure your progress.

Become familiar with the formats and Become familiar with the formats and requirements of each section of the requirements of each section of the test.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.

Next Generation TOEFL

Why is the test changing?*More focus on ability to communicate

*How well students use English?*Uses cohesive tasks that reflect

how language is actually used- Read/listen/speak- Listen/speak- Read/listen/write

DIFFERENCENew TOEFL (iBT) Previous TOEFL (CBT)

Test will be delivered via the Internet Test is saved on computer

Some integrated skill testing Non-integrated skill testing

Note-taking allowed for all sections No note-taking allowed for Listening, Structure and Reading

No Structure (Grammar) section; new Speaking section

CBT scores still valid for two years, but schools may require a

new (IBT) score.

Reading Section

IBT 3 passages total, 12 questions per passage Reading passages are longer: 600-700 words

each A max. of 3-4 words may be hyper-linked to a

dictionary A review button allows a student to review

answers Each question mentions the relevant

paragraph: “According to paragraph 4, what can be

inferred about…”

Reading Section

New IBT Reading Questions The author’s method of

explanation/definition Paraphrase of a sentence Choose and categorize ideas from a

list Choose key points for a summary of

the whole passage

Listening Section

IBT No more short conversation section 2 longer conversations with 2 or more

speakers each 4 longer lectures, some of which include

dialogue 5-6 questions per conversation or lecture Some questions repeat a small section and

ask about the speaker’s meaning Note taking is allowed

Listening Section

Question types

FOR

New IBT Listening Questions: Identify (Yes/No) which ideas were

mentioned (>2 answers) The meaning of a repeated phrase or

sentence The speaker’s method of explanation

Speaking SectionThis section is new6 questions in total2 independent tasks on familiar topics4 integrated tasks: = 2 based on Reading/Listening; 2 based on Listening

Speaking Section:2 Independent Tasks Each gives 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to

answer Each question appears on the screen Both questions discuss non-academic information

Examples: Give this a try!!! (15 seconds-prep/45 seconds-speak)

“Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.”

“Some universities require first-year students to live in residences on campus. Others allow students to live off campus. Which policy do you think is better for…?”

Speaking Section:

4 Integrated Tasks 2 Reading/Listening/Speaking Each task gives 45 seconds to read a 5-8 sentence long

passage, and then plays a short conversation or explanation

First task: a short announcement and a long conversation

Time: 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to answer

“The woman expresses her opinion of the announcement made by the university president. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.”

Second task: a short reading and a lecture

Time: 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to respond

“Discuss the suitability of antelopes and horses for domestication. Which is more suitable?”

Speaking Section:4 Integrated Tasks: 2 Listening/Speaking After the listening, each task gives 20 seconds to prepare

and 60 seconds to answer. Each question appears on the screen.

The first task is a long conversation between two students:

“The students discuss two possible solutions to the woman’s problem. Describe the problem. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.”

The second task is a lecture that is slightly shorter than those on the CBT:

“Using points and examples from the talk, explain how the automobile and the radio contributed to a common culture in the United States.”

Writing Section: 1 Reading/Listening/Writing Task One academic reading and one listening

passage Five minutes to read the passage first Then, after listening to a lecture on the same

topic, a student has 20 minutes to write An answer must discuss the key ideas in the

listening passage and explain how they differ from those in the reading

No personal opinion is required The reading passage will always be available,

but not the lecture (must use notes)1 Writing task similar to that of the previous

TOEFL The question asks a student about personal

experience and knowledge 30 minutes to write an essay

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.

Scoring Comparison

IBT CBT PBT

92-93 237 580-583

79-80 213 550

68 190 520

54-55 157 480

Sections The TOEFL test measures all four English-

language skills. It takes about four hours. 

Dates & Fees

Registration is available three to four months before the test date. Register early to reserve your seat. See test dates near you.

The cost of the test depends on your test location and ranges from US$160 to US$250.Find more specifics on fees here.

Registering online is the easiest method. We can walk you through it here.

Sources from:

ELTS www.elts.com TOEFL

Suggested websites: 1) www.onlinenglish.net/

TOEFL.html TOEFL

2) http://www.ets.org/toefl

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