Test Of English as a Foreign Language – TOEFL

TOEFL iBT – unlike IELTS – this international test is taken on a computer. The skills it tests are listening, writing, reading comprehension and speaking. The exam is four hours long. In preparation for the exam, original test materials are used. Simulation tests are integral part of preparations.

What does toefl test look like?

For the listening and speaking part of the test, you will use a headset with an integrated microphone. The test is about 4 hours long, with a 10 minute break. More details about preparation for different parts of the test: Listening – getting acquainted with the skills and strategies necessary for successfully solving the tasks in the listening part, using original materials recorded on CD. Reading – thorough preparation for a successful approach towards reading the texts typical of TOEFL iBT, practicing of all kinds of questions in this part of the test. Writing – instructions, practice and individual approach to evaluation of essays, introduction of useful vocabulary and grammatical structures, i.e. accurate text layout which is needed for a good score on this part of the test. Speaking – improvement of spoken English in order to approach the tasks in this part of the test as efficiently, clearly and successfully as possible. We organize oral examination with regards to language and content.

We also learn how to effectively take notes in parts of the test related to listening, speaking and writing.

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How long does preparation
for toefl last?

Preparation for TOEFL can last between one and four months, depending on your general language level at the beginning. However, the optimal period that teachers suggest, based on their previous experience, is 3 months.