Preparation for the TOEFL and SAT is a strenuous process that requires strong motivation, determination and an investment of time, energy and dedication. There are several factors paramount in students’ preparation for the tests and their achieving optimal scores: effective management of time both during preparation period and the tests themselves; solid knowledge and proficient usage of English grammar, structure and lexicon; essential tools, academic language skills and test taking strategies necessary to achieve optimal scores on the exams.
About the TOEFL® Test
Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs around the world require students to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English as an entrance requirement. The TOEFL test measures how well students use English, not just their knowledge of the language. Because it is a valid and reliable test with unbiased, objective scoring, the TOEFL test confirms that a student has the English language skills necessary to succeed in an academic setting. That’s why it has become the most popular and accessible English language test in the world.
Using the latest technology, the TOEFL test is given in an Internet-based format (iBT) that fully integrates all 4 language skills measured: listening, reading, speaking and writing. It emphasizes and measures English usage and communication ability in academic settings.
The new TOEFL iBT consists of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. The entire test is about four hours long and all sections are taken on the same day. It is delivered on computer via the Internet at secure test centers around the world.
It tests all four language skills that effective communication requires: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. It emphasizes and measures English usage and communication ability in academic settings.
What’s New About the TOEFL iBT?
A Speaking section has