TOEFL EXPLANATION

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TOEFL (Test Of English as Foreign Language)
 
If you are a international student looking to study in a university in an English speaking country, then you may need to take a TOEFL test. TOEFL is an acronym of the Test of English as a Foreign Language, which is the official name for the test. It assesses your ability to both speak and understand English by analysing your English ability in terms of reading, speaking, listening and writing. These are all skills which will be needed to carry out your academic studies and the test is used by institutions to ensure students are able to proceed and succeed on their chosen course in a country where the curriculum is taught in English.

The TOEFL test is usually conducted in the form of an online test, but if the test centre does not have an internet connection then a paper-based test can be offered.

Who needs to take a TOEFL test?
The TOEFL test has been taken by over 27 million people worldwide to ensure their English ability is adequate. The test is often taken by students who are planning to study at a university abroad and scholarship candidates, along with students and workers who are applying for visas and English-language learners tracking their English progress. Keep an eye out on the requirements for university courses, as it will be stated there whether you are required to take the TOEFL and the minimum grade required to apply for the course.

Why take a TOEFL test?
Educational institutions and governmental agencies in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores when considering applications for certain positions or courses. As an admission requirement, you may find that some courses require a minimum TOEFL score which will allow you to proceed onto the course alongside the regular course requirements. Minimum score requirements can range between 61 and 100 depending on the institution and course.

The result you receive in your TOEFL test will only be valid for two years, after those two years they are no longer recorded, so if you’re looking to apply to study abroad after this time, you will have to sit the test again. It is important to ensure you take the test in time for your application if the result is part of the requirements; if you are only studying a course which lasts a year the same TOEFL results could be used to improve your opportunities for work in a foreign country also.

If it is part of the requirements for your admission then it is important to research in more depth and be prepared for the different elements of the test. Here are the different elements of each test:

Internet test (TOEFL iBT)
– A reading section of between 60-100 minutes which involves reading 3-5 passages, containing 12-14 question in each
– A listening section of between 60-90 minutes which involves 6-9 passages, containing 5-6 questions in each
– A speaking section which lasts 20 minutes and involves 6 spoken tasks
– A writing section which last 50 minutes and involves 2 tasks which need completion

Paper-based test (TOEFL PBT)
– A listening section of between 30-40 minutes consisting of 3 parts
– A structure and written expression section lasting 25 minutes which includes 15 exercises of sentence completion and 25 examples for error identification
– A reading section which lasts 50 minutes and includes answering 50 questions about passages
– A writing section which lasts 30 minutes, which involves one written essay containing around 250-300 words

The main difference between the two formats is the spoken section of the test which is replaced by structure and written expressions section in the paper-based test

Marking/Scoring Pattern of TOEFL Results 2018

Sections	Scores
Reading	(Score of 0–30)
Listening	(Score of 0–30)
Speaking	(Score of 0–30)
Writing	(Score of 0–30)
Total TOEFL Result	(0–30)

HOW TO GET A HIGH SCORES ON TOEFL

If you are planning to take the TOEFL test or probably have already taken, you might wonder and ask to know if your score is good enough. The wonderful thing about this score is that, it is not about passing or failing. This also implies that no TOEFL score can really be said to be bad. I will be explaining the reason for this shortly. What really determines the usefulness of your TOEFL performance is the institution you intend to apply for admissions. This implies that what is considered a good score for one school can be a bad score for another.

How to Get a High Score on TOEFL is dependent on many factors. Different schools have come up with their minimum performance in the TOEFL test in order to be considered for a particular program. For instance, say you are applying to Columbia University and require a TOEFL score of 80 for admittance to study your chosen course. Any performance less that 80 would be consider by the university is a bad score and therefore your admission rejected. However, this particular score may be a “go” for another university – say University of Central Oklahoma . Also note that this exam is a mandatory requirement in others schools.

As you’ve seen, a good TOEFL score depends on many things: your university, your major, your country, and more. Still, generally, the following is true about TOEFL scores at most schools:

Less than 80:

This is generally not a good TOEFL iBT score. If you below on 80 on the TOEFL, it will be hard to get into an English language university, unless you go for conditional acceptance. However, some small public universities in the US will accept TOEFL scores below 80. And English degree programs in non-English speaking countries also sometimes may accept scores in this not-so-good range.

80-90:

This score range is treated as moderately good. Once you get your TOEFL iBT score to 80 or higher, many more universities will accept you. Interestingly, in this moderate range, it’s easier to get accepted into grad schools. (Graduate programs require English ability, but are more interested in your research skills and academic expertise.)

90-100:

TOEFL scores in this range are perfectly good. At this level, your TOEFL score is good enough for most universities. With these TOEFL scores, you also have a shot at getting a position as an RA, TA, or GA on campus.

100-110:

These are very good TOEFL scores. Once you start scoring this high on a TOEFL iBT, you can be accepted into Ivy League schools and other top universities.

110-120:

These are the best TOEFL scores by any standard. If you score this well, you should get in. Unless you fail to meet section subscore requirements.

Example:

A school may require a TOEFL of 100, but also require that you get at least 27 in Speaking. If your TOEFL iBT score is Reading 29, Listening 28, Speaking 26, and Writing 27, you’ll be at 110, but you’ll still need to retake the test.

WHAT IS A GOOD TOEFL IBT SCORE, ACCORDING TO ETS ?

ETS, the company that makes the TOEFL, also sets official levels for how good your TOEFL iBT score is. When you get your TOEFL scores, they will be accompanied by a document called “performance feedback.” This document will contain a summary of your general level in each section/skill of the TOEFL. There will be separate descriptions of your performance for TOEFL Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.