TOEFL
The TOEFL iBT test is the world's premier English-language test for study, work, and immigration.
TOEFL Test Preparation
TOEFL Overview
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a globally recognized English exam created by ETS. It measures how well students can use English in an academic setting. This test is widely accepted by universities, especially in the United States.
TOEFL evaluates four key skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. It is taken online and helps students prove their English ability for university admission.
TOEFL Test Modules
📘 Reading
The Reading section includes 3–5 long passages with questions that test your understanding of main ideas, details, inferences, and more. Some newer question types may ask you to paraphrase or complete summaries. You don’t always need prior subject knowledge to answer correctly.
🎧 Listening
The Listening section contains 6 long audio clips, including student conversations and academic lectures. You will answer questions based on the main ideas, details, the speaker's purpose, attitude, inferences, and overall organization.
🗣️ Speaking
The Speaking section has 6 tasks:
4 Integrated Tasks (reading + listening + speaking)
2 Independent Tasks (opinion-based questions)
You will need to summarize information and express your views clearly, accurately, and confidently.
📝 Writing
The Writing section includes two tasks:
1. Integrated Task
Students read a passage and listen to a lecture, then write an essay based on both.
2. Independent Task
Students write an essay expressing their own opinion or ideas on a given topic.
TOEFL iBT Structure
The TOEFL iBT test is conducted online and consists of four sections. The total test time is approximately 3 hours, including a short break.
Section | Number of Questions | Time | Description |
Reading | 3–5 passages | 54–72 mins | Questions based on academic passages |
Listening | 6 lectures & conversations | 41–57 mins | Questions based on audio clips |
Break | — | 10 mins | Short break between sections |
Speaking | 6 tasks | 17 mins | Integrated & independent speaking tasks |
Writing | 2 tasks | 50 mins | Integrated and independent writing |
TOEFL FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What is TOEFL?
A: TOEFL is an English proficiency test that evaluates your Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing skills for academic purposes.
Q2: Who needs TOEFL?
A: Students who want to study abroad, especially in the USA, Canada, the UK, and other English-speaking countries.
Q3: How long is the TOEFL iBT test?
A: The test takes about 3 hours, including a short break.
Q4: How is TOEFL scored?
A: TOEFL is scored out of 120 points. Each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) is worth 30 points.
Q5: How long are TOEFL scores valid?
A: TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.