TOEFL
What is the TOEFL and how is it structured?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a multiple-choice
test for non-native English speakers. It is an Internet-based test
with four sections.
- Reading: 60-100 minutes, 3-5 passages, 12-14 questions per passage
- Listening: 60-90 minutes, 34-51 questions
- Speaking: 20 minutes, 6 tasks with 15-30 seconds to prepare and 45-60 seconds to speak
- Writing: 50 minutes, two writing tasks
How is the TOEFL scored?
Your TOEFL score consists of several numbers, each of which covers
a part of your performance on the TOEFL. You will receive four scores ranging from 0-30 for each section (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). You will also receive an overall, or composite, score ranging from 0-120.
How important are my TOEFL scores?
TOEFL scores vary in importance at different schools. Check the websites of the schools you are interested in to find out what their minimum requirements are. Other factors
that schools consider include academics, work experience, letters
of reference, and scores on other standardized tests (GMAT, SAT, etc).
Can I cancel my scores?
Yes. You can cancel your scores immediately after you take the TOEFL.
This is the only time you can cancel your scores. Fortunately, you
can make the decision to cancel at the testing center after you see
your scores. The fact that you cancelled your scores will be noted
on your official TOEFL score report.
What fees are associated with the TOEFL?
The fee to take the TOEFL is US$160 worldwide.
Where can I get more information about the TOEFL?
You can contact The Princeton Review Taiwan by calling (886-2)
2751-1293. Or you can contact ETS on their website, www.toefl.org.
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CBT TOEFL |
iBT TOEFL |
Listening Section |
Time: 40-60 minutes
Answer questions
after listening to dialogues, short conversations and lectures
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Time: 60-90 minutes
Listening passages will be longer and mimic more natural
speech patterns, including pauses, corrections, and grammatical
errors
Other native English accents (i.e. not North American) will
be included. |
| Reading Section |
Time: 60-100 minutes
Answer questions
after reading academic texts |
Time: 70-90 minutes
Reading passages will be longer and more academic in nature
to better reflect college reading assignments.
Students will have access to a glossary to explain key words. |
| Structure Section |
Stand-alone section that tests grammar |
There is no stand-alone grammar section. Grammar skills
will be tested in the Speaking and Writing sections of
the test. |
| Writing Section |
One 30-minute essay |
Time: 50 minutes
One 30-minute essay (support your opinion on a topic)
One 20-minute essay (write based on something you read and
hear) |
| Speaking Section |
Not tested |
Time: 20 minutes
Six open-ended speaking questions require test takers to
speak into a microphone.
You have up to 30 seconds to prepare, and up to one minute
to respond. |
| Integrated Language Skills |
Not tested |
Some sections of the new test will combine four basic communication
skills. For example, a test taker might listen to a lecture
and read a passage, then write or speak about it. |
| Note-Taking |
Not permitted |
Permitted throughout the test |
| Scoring |
0-300
Human graders for essay |
1-120 (30 per section)
Human graders for essay and speaking sections.
Online score reporting allows students to view their scores 15 business days after the test. |
| Time |
3.5 hours |
4 hours |
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