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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is TOEFL? ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

TOEFL Exam Formats ................................................................................................................................................... 3

How to Register for TOEFL? .................................................................................................................................. 4

TOEFL Test Fee .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

TOEFL Results ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

TOEFL Exam Pattern ............................................................................................................................................... 5

TOEFL Score ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

TOEFL Preparation Tips ........................................................................................................................................ 7

TOEFL Junior Test .................................................................................................................................................... 8

TOEFL Scholarship ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Other Useful Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 9

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What is TOEFL? TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test that assesses the capability of an individual to understand English in an academic context. The major purpose of TOEFL test is to measure the ability of innovative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in an American college/university.

The TOEFL tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for academic success. More than 5,200 colleges and universities worldwide require this test as part of your application.

The test is designed to evaluate your mastery of the English language and your ability to be successful in an English-speaking academic environment. Each year, more than half a million students take the TOEFL test, primarily for the purpose of attending graduate school. The TOEFL is also used by undergraduate institutions and by several government agencies and other organizations for professional certification.

FAST FACTS

FAST FACTS

TOEFL Exam Formats TOEFL is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). There are two test formats for TOEFL. They are:

TOEFL PBT (paper-based test)

Until 2005, the TOEFL was administered as a paper-based test (PBT) or a computer-based test (CBT) at designated ETS test centres worldwide.

TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

The TOEFL iBT, or internet-based TOEFL, was introduced in the United States, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Puerto Rico in 2005. In March 2006, ETS began introducing the TOEFL iBT to other countries around the world, including selected cities in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Gradually, the iBT started being introduced worldwide. However, the paper-based test is still administered in the areas where the internet based test is not available.

TOEFL score is accepted by 8,500 institutions and agencies in 130 countries across the globe

Close to one million candidates take the test every year

The test has 4,500 centres in 165 countries in the world

TOEFL has 30-40 test dates in a year

In India, TOELF in conducted in 73 different centres across the country on Saturdays and

Sundays

FAST FACTS

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How to register for TOEFL? The candidates can register for TOEFL test through four major means:

Register online

The candidates can register for the test anytime as the online registrations are open 24X7. The payment for the test could be made through credit/debit cards, PayPal or using electronic cheque. The registrations close seven days before the test and the late registrations close three days before the test.

A few tips while registering online:

Don’t use the “Back” button while registering

Don’t browse any pages outside the registration page during the process

Make sure that you are entering the correct information while making the payment

Make sure that you are spelling your name correctly

Keep all the necessary documents ready with you while registering

Register by phone

The candidates can also register by phone for the test. Make sure that you are spelling your name correctly while registering. You can also pay with a TOEFL voucher by phone. The registrations close seven days before the test. The late registration closes at 05:00 PM on a local business day, just a day before the test.

Register by email

Follow the below given steps to register for TOEFL by email:

Download the TOEFL registration form

Fill up the form and make sure that you have spelled your name correctly

Choose one mode of payment given in the form

Send the completed form to the test address. The form must reach at least four weeks before the test date

If you don’t receive a confirmation mail from the test centre, call them up at least three business days

before the test date

Register in person at the TOELF test centre

In some areas, the candidates can purchase the registration form, fill it up in pen and submit it in person.

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TOEFL Test Fee

The TOEFL test fee is US$165

Late registration fee is US$35

TOEFL Results

The candidates get the TOEFL results in 13 days after the test.

TOEFL Exam Pattern

The TOEFL test measures four English language skills of the candidates namely, reading writing, listening and speaking. The detailed pattern for each section is given below: Reading Test

Timing 60 to 80 minutes

Number of questions 36 to 56

Task The candidates will be given three to five passages of academic relevance. They need to go through the passage and answer the questions in the stipulated period of time. The average length of the passage is 700 words and there will be 12 to 14 questions per passage.

Listening Test

Timing 60 to 90 minutes

Number of questions 34 to 51

Task An audio will be played with a list of lectures, classroom discussions and various types of conversations that are academically relevant. The candidates need to listen to the conversations and answer the questions accordingly. There will be four to six lectures in total with duration of three to five minutes. Each section will have six questions.

Writing Test

Timing 50 minutes

Number of questions Two tasks

Task The candidates need to write essays based on reading and listening tasks. They need to focus the essay in supporting an opinion by giving relevant points.

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Speaking Test

Timing 20 minutes

Number of questions Six tasks

Task The candidates need to express his/her opinion on a topic with valid points to support it. The candidates are also asked to speak on various topics based on the listening and reading tests.

TOEFL Score

Section Score Range Interpretation

Reading 0-30 22-30: High

15-21: Intermediate

0-14: Low

Listening 0-30 22-30: High

15-21: Intermediate

0-14: Low

Speaking 0-30 range 26-30: Good

18-25: Fair

10-17: Limited

0-9: Weak

Writing 0-30 range 24-30: Good

17-23: Fair

1-16: Limited

Total Score 0-120

In addition to the scores, the official score record of the candidate also includes performance feedback that is a reflection of your performance level and a description of the kinds of tasks that test takers within the reported score range can typically do. There is no passing or failing TOEFL®. The score requirements are set by the individual higher education institutions and agencies. The score requirements will vary from institution to institution. TOEFL scores are valid for two years after the test date and there is no limit to the number of times you can take the test.

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TOEFL Preparation Tips

Take as many listening practice tests as possible before the final test to get familiarized with the format

Try to recognize the key points in the conversation as it will help in answering the questions more

effectively

Try to figure out the connection between the ideas during the conversation as it will help not getting

disoriented when the ideas get switched in the conversation

Pay close attention to the conversation and don’t miss out any information as every sentence is

important while answering the questions

Familiarize yourself with reading English by reading a lot of passages

Practice to skim through the pages as it will help you in reducing time in understanding the idea of the

passage

Try making notes while reading

Improve your vocabulary as it is very important for you to know the meaning of the words while

answering the questions

Don’t spend too much time on a question if you are not sure about the answer

Go through the practice tests and make a list of topics that could be asked in the test

Learn to write in simple sentences that convey the messages directly to the reader

Learn to provide the information in a flow without interruption

Prepare fresh paragraphs for fresh ideas

Make sure that you are using the tenses properly

Practice every day by writing text in English

Practice for the test by speaking to friends and family in English

Make it sound personal while you speak with the examiner

Don’t use big words if you don’t know how to pronounce them

Record your practice sessions and keep on improving each time

Learn to join your ideas to express in words effectively

LISTENING TIPS

READING TIPS

WRITING TIPS

SPEAKING TIPS

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TOEFL Junior Test TOEFL junior test evaluates the English communication skills in the children between the age of 11 and 15 years. The test helps the students to know their strengths and weaknesses in English language proficiency and improve the same accordingly.

There are two testing modes for TOEFL junior test:

TOEFL Junior Standard Test Design

It is the easiest test to administer. The test is given in pen and paper mode. The test pattern is as follows:

Section Duration No. of questions Scale Scores

Listening Comprehension 40 mins 42 200-300

Reading Comprehension 50 mins 42 200-300

Language Form and Meaning 25 mins 42 200-300

Total 1 hour 55 mins 126 600-900

TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Design

This is a complete and comprehensive test that assesses the competence of the students in all the four areas of English language- speaking, reading, listening and writing. This test is administered online.

Section Duration No. of questions Scale Scores

Listening Comprehension 36 mins 36 140-160

Reading Comprehension 41 mins 36 140-160

Speaking 18 mins 4 0-16

Writing 39 mins 4 0-16

Total 2 hour 14 mins 80

TOEFL Scholarship TOEFL is offering scholarships for the students from the flowing countries:

India

Japan

Mainland China

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Korea

Taiwan

The awarding body gives 20 scholarships worth US$3,000 and one scholarship worth US$10,000.

The scholarships are given on the basis of the following criteria:

Ability of the candidate to communicate in English

Leadership potentials

Participation in extracurricular activities and community services

Ideas expressed in the essay

The candidates can apply for the scholarship online. The last date of application for the TOEFL Scholarships 2013

was April 30.

Meet the TOEFL Scholars from India:

Meet Ankit: From apparel seller to TOEFL scholar

Economics takes TOEFL scholar to Tilburg University

Meet Swathi, only girl to win $10k TOEFL scholarship '12

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