What Is the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The scores are measured out of 120 marks, from which score beyond 85 will be acceptable.
And it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.
TOEFL iBT Test Sections
| Section | Time Limit | Questions | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60–80 minutes | 36–56 questions | Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions |
| Listening | 60–90 minutes | 34–51 questions | Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. |
| Break | 10 minutes | - | - |
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 6 tasks | Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. |
Who Takes the TOEFL Test?
More than 30 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. The average English skill level ranges between Intermediate and Advanced.
- Students planning to study at a higher education institution.
- English-language learning program admissions and exit.
- Scholarship and certification candidates.
- English-language learners who want to track their progress.
- Students and workers applying for visas.
- Combining All Four Skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing:
During the test, you are asked to perform tasks that combine more than one skill, such as:
• Read, listen and then speak in response to a question.
• Listen and then speak in response to a question.
• Read, listen and then write in response to a question.
