FIRST MEETING

TOEFL PREPARATION (5th Semester)

ITA MIFTAHUSSAIDAH RIVAI

SERANG RAYA UNIVERSITY - BANTEN
What is TOEFL???
TOEFL is a test designed for students who are ready
to prove that they have the ability to live and study in
an English environment. Many English speaking
schools and colleges require a TOEFL score from ESL
students to apply to a program. The Test evaluates the
student’s ability to read, speak and write in academic
English. TOEFL has three formats (PAPER-BASED
TEST, COMPUTER- BASED TEST AND INTERNET-
BASED TEST).
 WHAT IS PURPOSE OF TOEFL??
The purpose of the TOEFL test is to
evaluate the English proficiency of
people who are non-native English
speakers. In addition, international
companies, government agencies,
scholarship programs, and recruitment
agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate
English proficiency
TOEFL FORMATS

Paper-Based & Computer-Based TOEFL

The computer-based test is very similar to the
original paper-based. CBT was presented in
1998, but today centers in remote areas that do
not have the opportunity to offer computer-
based test, paper based test is still used. The total
time for paper- based test is 2.5 hours, for CBT –
approx. 4 hours (including tutorials)
 Internet Based Test
Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based test was
designed in 2005 to replace both previous versions of
the test. It is gradually becoming available worldwide.
In comparison with paper and computer-based tests, it
has such changes: the elimination of the structure
section, and the addition of the speaking and writing
section. One more task was added - integrated tasks that
require the test taker to combine more than one skill. A
goal of TOEFL iBT remains unchanged in comparison
with the paper- and computer-based tests. A TOEFL iBT
score measures the communication skills of those who
wish to enter a schools or universities where English is
the native language.
HOW TO PREPARE TOEFL??
• Have to Know the Format of the TOEFL Test
• Know Why You Are Taking the TOEFL Test (To
find out your level of English with an official
exam, To apply to a university, For a course or job
, For your immigration requirement)
• Have a Minimum Score in Mind
• Get a Study Guide
When doing the exercises in a TOEFL study
guide like this, here are some tips for the various
sections:
Reading. Underline the main ideas and take notes
on the side of the book or on a piece of paper.
Check your answers afterwards and review your
errors. If you need to, you can use your
dictionary during practice exercises.
Listening. Write down notes while you’re
listening to help you remember details. Don’t
write down full sentences, just write down the
most important ideas.
• Writing. Think about the topic first and then
write down your ideas. Create an outline,
including an introduction, your main points and
a conclusion. Start writing once you have an
outline. When finished, read it again and correct
your mistakes.
• Speaking. Answer the exact question that was
asked; don’t talk about something else. Keep it
simple. Practice speaking in a relaxed tone