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| 1. What is TOEFL? |
The
TOEFL® test (Test of English as a Foreign
Language™) measures the ability of nonnative
speakers of English to use and understand English
as it is spoken, written, and heard in college
and university settings.
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| 2. Who takes it and why? |
Nonnative
English speakers at the 11th-grade level or above
should take the TOEFL test to provide evidence
of their English proficiency before beginning
academic work. The test content is considered
too difficult for students below 11th grade. Most
people take the TOEFL test as a prerequisite for
admission into colleges and universities where
English is used or required. In addition, many
government, licensing, and certification agencies
and exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL
scores to evaluate the English proficiency of
people for whom English is not their native language
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| 3. Can I get admission in a US school without
TOEFL? |
TOEFL
is required by the international applicants to
show the English proficiency. However, some Universities
may admit without TOEFL. For INDIAN students it
is not advisable to go for VISA interview without
TOEFL or IELTS score. For details contact CAREER
MAKERS.
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| 4. What is IBT and what are its advantages? |
The
TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based Test) tests all
four-language skills that are important for effective
communication: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. The test helps students demonstrate that
they have the English skills needed for success.
The TOEFL iBT emphasizes integrated skills and
provides better information to institutions about
students' ability to communicate in an academic
setting and their readiness for academic coursework.
With Internet-based testing, ETS can capture speech
and score responses in a standardized manner.
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| 5. When
Can I appear for the test? |
The
TOEFl iBT is offered a limited number of times per
year. One can reserve the exam not more than 60
days prior to the test date. For registration please
visit www.toefl.com
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| 6. What
are the format and the duration of the test? |
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test is around 4 hours and 30 minutes. |
| Test Section |
questions |
Time |
| Reading |
3-5 passages with 12-14 questions each |
60-100 minutes |
| Listening |
2-3 conversations with
5 questions each
4-6 lectures with 6 questions each. |
60-90 minutes |
| Break |
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5-10 minutes |
| Speaking |
2 independent tasks
4 integrated task |
20 minutes |
| Writing |
1 integrated task
1 independent task |
20 minutes
30 minutes |
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7. How can I register for
the test? What is the exam fee? |
One
can register online or via mail or telephone.
The generally advised method to register is doing
it online. The fee for the TOEFL general test
is $165. Visit www.toefl.com for registration.
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| 8. How many times can I appear for the test? |
One
can appear only once in a calendar month and a maximum
of five times a year.
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| 9. If I appear more than once which scores will
the university accept? |
ETS
will transmit all the available scores but generally
universities accept your best score.
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| 10. When will I receive my scores? |
The
scores are sent to the student approximately 3-4
weeks after the exam.
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| 11. How many universities can I select to transmit
the scores after the exam and how to send the additional
score reports (ASRs) to other universities? |
You
can mark up to four universities after your exam,
where your official scores will be transmitted
free of cost. To send ASRs to other universities
one can request ETS online or via phone or mail
or fax a request. The charges are $17 per score
recipient. Students are advised to have the list
of right four universities with them prior to
the test always to avoid wasting money later for
transmitting scores to the universities.
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| 12. How long are the scores valid? |
The
scores are valid for 2 years.
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| 13. What is the maximum score and what is considered
a good score? |
The
total maximum marks of TOEFL iBt tests are 120.
Scores above 90 is considered good.
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