TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, is a test which measures people’s English language skills to see if they are good enough to take a course at university or graduate school in English-speaking countries. It is for people whose native language is not English but wish to study in an international University. It measures how well a person uses listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks. This test is accepted by more than 7,500 colleges, universities, and agencies in more than 130 countries; which means it is the most widely recognized English test in the world
What Is the Overall TOEFL Exam Pattern?
| Section | Order | Time | # of Questions | Details |
| Reading | 1 | 60-80 mins | 36-56 questions | Read 3-4 passages and answer questions |
| Listening | 2 | 60-90 mins | 34-51 questions | Listen to 4-6 lectures and 2-3 conversations and answer questions |
| Break | 3 | 10 mins | — | — |
| Speaking | 4 | 20 mins | 6 tasks | Answer prompts about familiar topics, campus situations, and academic course content |
| Writing | 5 | 50 mins | 2 tasks | Compare a passage and a lecture; write about your opinion |
| TOTAL | — | About 4 hrs | — | — |
