The TOEFL is used to assess English proficiency mainly by educational institutions (Universities, Schools, Colleges) as well as some government agencies, scholarship programs and licensing / certification agencies.
The test is made up of a listening, reading and writing section and can be taken on computer format as well as pencil and paper format.
Computer-Based TOEFL
The computer based TOEFL test has four sections:
Listening - tests ability to understand spoken North American English (30-50 questions / 40-60 minutes)
Structure - tests ability to understand correct language for standard written English.(20-25 questions / 15-20 minutes)
Reading - tests ability to read and understand short passages (44-55 questions / 70-90 minutes)
Writing - tests ability to write in English. You are given 30 minutes to write one required essay on a given topic.
Paper-Based TOEFL
The paper based test has three sections which takes 3.5 hours, and will contain at least 140 questions (the number of questions and time given may vary from one test administration to another) and a test of written English which takes 30minutes:
Listening - tests the ability to understand spoken English
Structure - tests the ability to understand standard written English.
Reading - tests the ability to read and understand non-technical material.
Written English Test - Test takers are given 30 minutes to write a short essay on a given topic. The essay is evaluated on the test taker's ability to organize and support ideas, and to use standard written
English.
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