TOEFL IBT COURSE

What is TOEFL iBT?

The TOEFL iBT test measures English language proficiency in an academic context and is widely accepted by universities and institutions worldwide. The test consists of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.

Test Time

The total test duration is just under 2 hours, but you should plan for 2.5 hours to include the 30 minutes needed for check-in.

What your scores mean

You’ll receive four scaled section scores and a total score.

• Each section has a score range of 0–30.
• These are added together for a total score of 0–120.

Test Sections Overview

Reading Section

• Duration: 35 minutes
• Number of Questions: 20
• The TOEFL iBT Reading section assesses how well you can read and understand materials used in an academic environment.
• It includes two reading passages, each approximately 700 words long, with 10 questions per passage. It should take about 35 minutes to complete the Reading section.

Listening Section

• Duration: 36 minutes
• Number of Questions: 28
• The TOEFL iBT Listening section is designed to measure your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English. It includes listening for:
• Basic comprehension
• Understanding the speaker's attitude and degree of certainty
• Connecting information
• Listening Questions:
• You’ll hear lectures and conversations in this section. Both use language you would hear on a university campus.
• 3 lectures, 3-5 minutes each, some with classroom discussion; 6 questions per lecture
• 2 conversations, 3 minutes each; 5 questions per conversation
• You can take notes on any audio item throughout the test to help you answer questions.
• Test Time: It should take about 36 minutes to complete the Listening section.

Speaking Section

• Duration: 16 minutes
• Number of Tasks: 4
• The TOEFL iBT Speaking section measures your ability to speak English effectively in academic settings. The four questions/tasks resemble real-life situations you might encounter both in and outside of a classroom.
• Question 1: Independent Speaking Task — requires you to draw entirely on your own ideas, opinions, and experiences when you respond.
• Questions 2–4: Integrated Speaking Tasks — require you to combine your English-language skills — listening and speaking, or listening, reading, and speaking — just as you would in or out of a classroom.
• Prep Time: You'll get 15–30 seconds of preparation time before each response, and your response will be 45 or 60 seconds long.
• Speaking Response: To respond, you'll speak into the microphone and your responses will be recorded.
• Test Time: It should take about 16 minutes to complete the Speaking section.

Writing Section

• Duration: 29 minutes
• Number of Tasks: 2
• The TOEFL iBT test writing section measures your ability to write in English in an academic setting, and to present your ideas in a clear, well-organized way.
• Integrated Writing Task (20 minutes): Read a short passage and listen to a short lecture, then write in response to what you read and listened to.
• Writing for an Academic Discussion Task (10 minutes): State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion.
• You'll type your responses on a computer keyboard.
• Test Time: It should take about 29 minutes to complete the Writing section.

Who can take the TOEFL iBT test?

Anyone seeking to demonstrate their English proficiency for academic purposes can take the TOEFL iBT test. It is primarily chosen by students planning to study at universities where English is the medium of instruction. It is also used for scholarship and certification purposes and for English language learners tracking their progress.

How to apply for the TOEFL iBT test?

You can register for the TOEFL iBT test online through the official TOEFL website. Visit the official TOEFL website here. The test is administered at authorized test centers, and dates are available throughout the year.

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