TOEFL Test

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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 Structure
 Fairness
 ETC…
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 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 points
Time: 15 minutes
(the clock only runs when you are answering and
NOT when you are listening)
 Structure: Multiple Choice
Value: 15 points
Time: 20 minutes
 Reading Comprehension
Value: 30 points
Time: 70 minutes (approximately)
 Structure: Essay
Value: 15 points
Time: 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: Approximately 4
hours
Topics Tested Description Section
Tests listening skills for both short conversations, and 30 to 39 Listening
longer academic conversations. questions

Tests reading comprehension skills. Question types 30 to 36 Reading

include multiple choices and fill in the blank . questions

Tests writing skills. Students are presented with two 2 essays Writing
separate essay questions to which to respond.

Tests speaking skills; test taker's voice is recorded speaking 6 Speaking

.during the exam. Question types include questions
 Independent Topics.
 Integrated Topics .
Has the TOEFL score scale changed
for Internet-based testing?
Section Score Scale

Listening 0-30

Reading 0-30

Speaking 0-30

Writing 0-30

Total Score 0-120

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
requirements of each section of the 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
DIFFERENCE
Previous TOEFL (CBT) New TOEFL (iBT)

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

Non-integrated skill testing Some integrated skill testing

No note-taking allowed for Note-taking allowed for all sections 

Listening, Structure and Reading

CBT scores still valid for two No Structure (Grammar) section; new 
years, but schools may require a Speaking section
. 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 Section
 This section is new
 6 questions in total
 2 independent tasks on familiar topics
 4 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

PBT CBT IBT

580-583 237 92-93
550 213 79-80
520 190 68
480 157 54-55
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.ht
ml
 TOEFL
2) http://www.ets.org/toefl
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