The TOEFL® exam
Test Of English as Foreign Language.
The essential exam for entry to universities in the United States. Academic language.
Try the free practice material on this site:
iBT Reading test
iBT Listening test
Structure Tests (Paper-based format)
Vocabulary test
Who is it for?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.
Versions of the TOEFL® test
You can do the test on paper or on a computer, depending where you live. The test comes in two formats:
- paper-based test (PBT)
- next generation computer-based test (iBT)
The iBT is not yet available at every test center. If it is available at your local center then you will have to do it. If not you will do the PBT.
What is the TOEFL® test like?
The next generation TOEFL® iBT test has four sections:
| 1 | Reading | 3-5 passages, 12-14 questions each Click here for a free practice test | 60-100 mins |
| 2 | Listening | 4-6 lectures, 6 questions each 2-3 conversations, 5 questions each Click here for a free practice test | 60-90 mins |
| 3 | Speaking | 6 tasks, 2 independent and 2 integrated | 20 mins |
| 4 | Writing | 1 integrated task 1 independent task | 50 mins |
An integrated task is one where you have to use more than one skill. For example, you read about something, listen to a lecture, and then write about what you have heard and read.
The Paper-based test has the following format:
| Time Limit | No. of Questions | |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension | 30-40 minutes | 50 |
| Structure and Written Expression Free practice tests | 25 minutes | 40 |
| Reading Comprehension | 55 minutes | 50 |
| Writing (Test of Written English) | 30 minutes | 1 topic |
Click here to see a comparison of TOEFL scores with other exams.
Where do I take the test?
At a test center in your country. The test is organised by the Educational Testing Service. You can register for the TOEFL® iBT online.
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