TOEFL iBT measures the ability to read, write, speak, and listen to English at university level. Each section is taken online. Speaking and Writing are integrated tasks since they involve listening and reading tasks before answering questions.
TOEFL is a requirement for entry into universities in the USA for non-native English speakers.
STRUCTURE OF THE TEST
Section
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Duration
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Task
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Score
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Reading
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90 minutes
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Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
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0 - 30
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Listening
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90 minutes
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Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
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0 – 30
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Speaking
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20 minutes
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Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. 6 tasks.
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0 – 30
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Writing
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50 minutes
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Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.
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0 - 30
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Highest Achievable Score – 120
You can register for TOEFL at www.ets.org, www.toefl.org. Tests are available throughout the year.
Our courses
Focal Point offers a comprehensive exam preparation course of 30 hours teaching time plus additional opportunities to practice the test under exam conditions. Our experienced instructors will help you become familiar with each question type and testing technique used in the exam so you are fully prepared with the skills and strategies you need before you arrive at the testing centre.
We also offer a 1 day TOEFL preparation workshop for people with a high level of English and writing skills.