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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 Englishspeaking 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
FAST FACTS
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
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TOEFL Results
The candidates get the TOEFL results in 13 days after the 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
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.
Task
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Speaking Test
Timing
20 minutes
Number of questions
Six tasks
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.
Task
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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READING TIPS
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
Dont spend too much time on a question if you are not sure about the answer
WRITING TIPS
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
SPEAKING TIPS
Practice for the test by speaking to friends and family in English
Make it sound personal while you speak with the examiner
Dont use big words if you dont 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
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Duration
No. of questions
Scale Scores
Listening Comprehension
40 mins
42
200-300
Reading Comprehension
50 mins
42
200-300
25 mins
42
200-300
Total
1 hour 55 mins
126
600-900
Duration
No. of questions
Scale Scores
Listening Comprehension
36 mins
36
140-160
Reading Comprehension
41 mins
36
140-160
Speaking
18 mins
0-16
Writing
39 mins
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.
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