Toefl? What is that mean?
TOEFL is an English
language examination which is often taken by foreign students who want to study at universities in English-speaking countries. TOEFL is
an abbreviation of 'Test of English as a
Foreign Language'. TOEFL is
accepted as proof of English proficiency in 9,000 colleges, universities and
organizations and other TOEFL participating institutes across 130 countries in
the World. TOEFL is conducted more than
50 times a year by Educational Testing Service (ETS) – a US-based non-profit
organisation.
The TOEFL is a standardized test that measures a test-taker’s mastery of the
English language. TOEFL scores are primarily used by universities as part of
the admissions process for non-native English speakers.
What Are Other Common TOEFL
Abbreviations?
Now you know
what TOEFL stands for, but there are many other acronyms to know in the TOEFL
world! Below are some of the other
common TOEFL abbreviations you should be aware of.
- ETS: The Educational Testing Service (ETS) is the organization that designs, administers, and scores the TOEFL. They also oversee other standardized exams such as the GRE and TOIEC.
- TOEFL CBT: This acronym stands for computer-based TOEFL. The TOEFL CBT was the first version of the TOEFL to be taken on the computer. It began to be replaced in 2005 by the TOEFL iBT and is now no longer used.
- TOEFL iBT: What does iBT stand for in TOEFL? iBT is an abbreviation for “internet-based test.” The internet-based TOEFL, or TOEFL iBT, is by far the most popular version of the TOEFL; 97% of people who take the TOEFL take this version. It’s taken on the computer and measures four skill sets: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
- TOEFL PBT: The paper-based TOEFL, or TOEFL PBT, was taken by people in areas where the TOEFL iBT wasn’t available. It has now been replaced by the revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test which is taken with paper and pencil and tests three skill areas: reading, listening, and writing.
- TOEFL ITP: What does TOEFL ITP mean? Its full name is the TOEFL Institutional Testing Program Assessment Series, and it is a series of paper-based tests teachers can use to measure their students’ English skills. TOEFL ITP scores won’t be accepted by universities as a replacement for the TOEFL, but they can be used as English-placement tests in schools or for scholarship programs, among other uses.
- IELTS: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the other main exam that tests for English language proficiency, in addition to the TOEFL. The IELTS is less popular than the TOEFL, and it is used more often by people immigrating to the UK, Australia, or Canada than it is by those applying to universities.
- TOIEC: What does TOIEC stand for? The TOIEC (which formerly stood for Test of English for International Communication) is another standardized test produced by ETS to measure English skills. However, unlike the TOEFL, which is used mostly by people hoping to attend university or graduate school, the TOEIC is primarily used by employers to test the language skills of potential employees.
- TEFL: This acronym is very close to TOEFL, but it stands for something entirely different! TEFL stands for “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” and it refers to English language instruction for non-native English speakers. It’s also possible to be TEFL-certified, which means you’ve taken a class and possibly an examination that show you have the skills needed to teach English.
WHY TAKE
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.
TWO
DIFFERENT OF TEST TOEFL
TOEFL has essentially two versions:
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) and TOEFL PBT (paper-based test). Both the
versions of TOEFL have four sections- Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing.
The test takes about 4 hours to complete. Candidates can retake the TOEFL test
as many times as they wish. Here are the different elements of each test:
IBT (
Internet Based Test)
-
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.
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A speaking section which lasts 20 minutes and involves 6 spoken tasks.
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A writing section which last 50 minutes and involves 2 tasks which need
completion.
PBT (Paper Based Test)
-
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.
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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.
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