Step by Step Guide to TOEFL

 
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test used to measure the English proficiency of students and others seeking to go abroad for higher education. 

TOEFL is accepted by academic partners as well as professional institutions. It is one of the most popular English proficiency tests taken by students along with IELTS. 

Learn about the benefits of TOEFL, tips to ace the exam and the Scoring system.


Why should you take the TOEFL examination?

  • Globally recognized English language test

The TOEFL is a widely accepted English proficiency test. It’s accepted by more than 5000 inside in around 130 countries in the World. The US universities majorly prefer TOEFL over other English language exams.


  • Accessible study material

As TOEFL is recognized all over the world, there are many free/ paid books and other resources available on the internet. If one requires special attention or wants to personalize classes. They can opt for coaching classes in their city, for instance, Planet Education coaching offers TOFEL training to students wanting to study abroad. They provide free study material, in-person one to one classes, and other facilities. 

  • Fair and accurate results

The TOEFL exam results are out within 15 days of giving the examination. The results are fair without any bias and given based purely on the performance during the examination. Hence, the TOEFL is reliable and accepted by many universities abroad.


  • Well-structured test

The test is made of 4 components: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. For students to get high marks and meet the requirements of their university. They have to do well in each component as well as get an overall goods score.


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Tips to Ace TOEFL examination 

#1 Create a personalized study plan

Make a plan that works for you. Try a few mock tests and learn your strengths and weaknesses. Also, try to gain enough understanding of the test format and structure. Once you get a hang of the TOEFL exam structure, start working on your weaknesses. 

Some students have a problem interpreting the questions and learning what is required. Second, few have an issue with the test-taking approach. So making a personalized study plan works best.

#2 Take time to prepare

TOEFL makes it look like just an English proficiency test, but one should take ample time to prepare. Send your time equally on all the components so you’re able to meet the required score for all the 

#3 Set a Goal 

The best way to prepare for the TOEFL is to set a goal in mind, this helps in making you work towards the score you wish to achieve. Reaching the goal you set makes your chances to gain admission to that university more likely.

#4 Stay Calm

Exams, generally are stressful and cause anxiety among students. So while attending your TOEFL exam try to stay calm and in case you get overwhelmed with any section or question; take a pause and take a few deep breaths. Don’t overwork yourself you can always leave a question and come back to it later. Finish what you know is easy for you and then spend more time in the difficult sections.

#5 Don’t leave any questions unanswered

In TOEFL, there are no penalties or negative marking for wrong answers. So ita always better to attempt questions even though you’re not sure if it’s correct or wrong. 

Sections with MCQ (Multiple choice questions) your chances of getting the correct answer is 25%. So don’t hesitate to answer any question even if you are less confident about it.

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Scoring System

The TOEFL exam as we know is divided into 4 parts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

On each section, you can score from 0-30 i.e 0 is the least and 30 maximum. Overall the total score is out of 120.

Below are the level of the scores attained in each category.

Component

Reading

  • Advanced (24-30)

  • High- Intermediate (18-23)

  • Low- Intermediate (4-17)

  • Below Low- Intermediate (0-3) 

Listening

  • Advanced (22-30)

  • High- Intermediate (17-21)

  • Low- Intermediate (9-16)

  • Below Low- Intermediate (0-8) 

Speaking

  • Advanced (25-30)

  • High- Intermediate (20-24)

  • Low- Intermediate (16-19)

  • Basic  (10-15)

  • Below Basic (0-9)

Writing

  • Advanced (24-30)

  • High- Intermediate (17-23)

  • Low- Intermediate (13-16)

  • Basic  (7-12)

  • Below Basic (0-6)


In TOEFL there isn’t a specific pass mark or benchmark. The value you score should be equal to or above the score required by the university. 

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