TOEFL
TOEFL COACHING
Conducted by ETS, the full form of TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the TOEFL Exam is one of the most widely used English proficiency exams for candidates wanting to study abroad.The TOEFL exam pattern 2024 comprises four sections, Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing – along with the total score.
The TOEFL iBT test is accepted by more than 12,000 institutions in 160+ countries, with testing available in more than 200 countries and territories.
TOEFL Test Format
- The TOEFL test assesses a candidate’s abilities on four different parameters: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- There are two modules of the TOEFL test:
- Academic
- General
- Format of exam for listening and speaking are same for both the modules. However, the formats of the Reading and Writing section are different in both the tests.
- Mostly, test for Listening, Reading, and Writing tests are on the same day with no break during the test. While test for Speaking is either before or after one week of the test date for rest of three skills.
- Duration for the LRW (Listening, Reading, and Writing) test is 2 hours and 45 minutes while Speaking test lasts for 11-14 minutes.
| Section | TOEFL Exam Pattern | Description |
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TOEFL Reading Section |
Duration: 35 minutes
Number of Questions = 20
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Read passages and respond to questions. |
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TOEFL Listening Section |
Duration: 36 minutes
Number of Questions = 28
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Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions. |
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TOEFL Speaking Section |
Duration: 16 minutes
Number of Tasks 4 tasks |
Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and heard. |
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TOEFL Writing Section |
Duration: 29 minutes
Number of Tasks = 2 tasks |
Read a passage, listen to a recording, and type your response.
State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion. |
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Total Duration: 116 minutes |
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| Format | The first two components manage things set in everyday social contexts.
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| Timing | Maximum 30 minutes of audio + 10 minutes of transfer time. Note: Candidates write their answers on the question paper as they listen and 10 minutes are given at the end of the test to transfer their answers to an answer sheet. Care ought to be taken while writing answers on the answer sheet. Poor spelling and grammar are penalized under this section. |
| No. of Questions | 40 questions |
| Types of Questions | Fill in the blanks, maps/ plan/diagram labelling, multiple-choice questions, matching form/note/table/flow-chart/summary completion, sentence completion. |
| Scores | Each correct answer is worth 01 mark. |
The Reading section tests the ability to read for gist, reading for key ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument, and recognizing writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
TOEFL Reading Test: Academic
There are three long paragraphs taken from journals, magazines, and books. The paragraphs taken in this test are meant for those who want to go abroad for higher studies.
| Format | Three paragraphs to read with a variety of questions using several tasks. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed to transfer the answers. Care ought to be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet. Poor spelling and grammar are penalized under this section. |
| No. of Questions | 40 questions |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. |
| Scores | Each correct answer is worth 01 mark. |
TOEFL Reading Test: General
There are three different sections taken from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter daily in an English-speaking environment.
| Format | There are three sections in the test. Section 01: It may have two or three brief texts or several shorter texts. Section 02: It comprises of two texts. Section 03: There is one lengthy text. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to transfer their answers to an answer sheet during the time allowed for the test. No extra time is allowed to transfer the answers. Care ought to be taken when writing answers on the answer sheet. Poor spelling and grammar are penalized under this section. |
| No. of Questions | 40 questions |
| Types of Questions | Multiple-choice, identifying information, identifying the writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion and short-answer questions. |
| Scores | Each correct answer is worth 01 mark. |
This module of TOEFL is divided into 2 parts: Task 01 and Task 02.
In this section, a candidate’s ability is assessed for addressing the task appropriately by using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar.
Writing task of the Academic module differs from the writing task of the General module.
Writing Test: Academic
| Format | Task 01: Candidates will be given some visual information which have to be described in at least 150 words in approx. 20 minutes. Task 02: Candidates respond to a point of view or argument or problem in at least 250 words in approx. 40 minutes. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to write their tasks on the answer sheets during the time allowed for the test. There has to be a formal style to respond to both tasks. |
| No. of Questions | 2 questions |
| Types of Questions | Task 01: Graph, Table, chart or Diagram Task 02: Candidates will be asked to compose an essay in response to opinions, claims or problems. |
| Scores | Responses/answers are assessed by certified TOEFL examiners. The points for Task 2 are twice than the points of Task 1. |
Writing Test: General
| Format | Task 01: Candidates are asked to respond to a situation by writing it in at least 50 words in approx. 20 minutes. Task 02: Candidates respond to a point of view or argument or problem in at least 250 words in approx. 40 minutes. |
| Timing | 60 minutes Note: Candidates are required to write their tasks on the answer sheets during the time allowed for the test. |
| No. of Questions | 02 questions |
| Types of Questions | Task 01: A letter requesting information or explaining a situation. Task 02: Candidates will be asked to compose an essay in response to opinions, claims or problems. |
| Scores | Responses/answers are assessed by certified TOEFL examiners. The points for Task 2 are twice than the points of Task 1. |
This module of TOEFL is divided into 3 parts. In this test, English speaking ability of the candidate is assessed. Every test is recorded by the test centre.
| Format | Part 01: The examiner introduces him/herself and asks the candidate general questions on some familiar topics, such as work, hobbies, religion, hometown, and music. (Duration 04 to 05 minutes) Part 02: Candidate is given a card in which there is a topic along with three sub-points to speak on. The candidate is given time of one minute to think and make points if he/she wishes to, and then 2 minutes are given to speak on the topic. Part 03: The examiner discusses the cue card topic by asking some questions and the candidate should be able to speak elaborately. (Duration 04 to 05 minutes) |
| Timing | 11 to 14 minutes |
| No. of Questions | Variable |
| Scores | Speaking ability of candidate is assessed by certified TOEFL examiners. |