Transcript TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
TOEFL
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What is TOEFL
The TOEFL test is an internationally accepted standard of English that measures the academic English proficiency of a non-native speaker of English.
The TOEFL test is required by more than 7,000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in 110 countries throughout the world.
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TOFEL Origin
The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide. The test was first administered in 1964 and has since been taken by more than 23 million students. The test was originally developed at the Center for Applied Linguistics led by the linguist, Dr. Charles A. Ferguson .
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Purpose of TOEFL
TOEFL
measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. As opposed to the TOEIC test (TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION) that measures the use of English in a business context, the TOEFL test has an academic focus.
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Who uses the TOEFL test?
Students who want to study further: For non-native speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from post secondary institutions in English speaking countries Academic institutions: To determine academic readiness and make admissions decisions for international applicants Individuals who are applying for professional licensure or certification Many government, licensing and certification agencies, as well as exchange and scholarship programmes also use TOEFL scores as a decision-making tool.
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Benefits of the TOEFL test
Widely available and easily accessible Regarded as the international standard and industry leader The test is administered under secure conditions and is highly reliable; hence, scores can be used confidently to make high-stakes decisions The TOEFL test has different versions that are used in different countries. But all versions are equally
valid and reliable
and are developed and administered based on the stringent ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness. 6
TOEFL Format
The TOEFL test is available in two ways: ♦ International Testing Program TOEFL CBT (computer-based or iBT) TOEFL P&P (paper based) ♦ Institutional Testing Program Pre TOEFL (paper based) TOEFL ITP (paper based) 7
Paper Based TOEFL
The PBT TOEFL test comprises three sections plus a 30-minute writing test (the Test of Written English): Listening Comprehension measures the ability to understand English Structure and Language measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English Reading Comprehension measures the ability to understand non-technical reading matter in English 8
Overview of Paper-Based TOEFL
Section
Listening Comprehension
TOEFL Time
50 multiple choice questions 35 minutes Structure and Written Expression Reading Comprehension Test of Written English (TWE) 40 multiple choice questions 25 Minutes 50 multiple choice questions 55 Minutes 1 essay question 30 Minutes 9
Purposes of ITP TOEFL
assigning individuals to English courses at the appropriate level of difficulty determining proficiency in English at the beginning and end of courses of study in English determining if nonnative speakers of English have a sufficient command of the language to participate in a study abroad program providing students an opportunity to become acquainted with the multiple-choice test format completing a graduation requirement assessing proficiency of faculty and other professional level staff 10
iBT TOEFL
Test Section
Reading Listening Speaking Writing
Number of Questions
3-5 passages, 12-14 questions each 4-6 lectures, 6 questions each 6 tasks: 2 independent and 4 integrated 1 integrated task 1 independent task
Timing
60-100 minutes 60-90 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 11
TOEFL Score
The raw score for each section is converted by statistical means to a number on what is called the TOEFL test scale. The total paper-based TOEFL test score is reported on a scale that ranges from 310 to 677 .
The total iBT TOEFL test score is reported on a scale that ranges from 0 - 120 .
What constitutes an acceptable TOEFL score depends entirely on the requirements of each institution. There is no specific passing or failing score.
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The score ranges
The paper based TOEFL score ranges are listed below:
Test Section
Listening Comprehension Structure/Written Expression Reading Comprehension Total Score
Score Range
31 - 68 31 - 68 31 - 67 310 - 677 The iBT TOEFL score ranges are listed below:
Test Section
Listening Reading Speaking Writing Total Score
Score Range
0 - 30 0 - 30 0 - 30 0 - 30 0 - 120 13
Regulations of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for TOEFL IPT and Training Courses
- A license from ETS should be obtained to carry out the TOEFL test - English centers in Iraqi Universities should provide a training courses entitled “How to prepare for TOEFL exam”. to prepare students and scholars for TOEFL exam.
- The training course comprises of ten week intensive English language lectures (three days per week and three hours per day).
- The cost of the course is ID 275,000 14
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Scores
Subject
English Language Departments Group Medical Group Engineering Group Pure Sciences Group Agriculture and Vetrinary Sciences Group Management and legal Sciences Group Humanities Sciences Group
MSc or Diploma
500 430 410 390 390 370 350
PhD
520 480 450 430 430 410 390 15
TOEFL Preparation Programme
We offer in English Learning Unit (ELU) a 90 –hour programme which focus on the development of test taking skills and strategies through: Listening practice.
Reading and Vocabulary practice.
Speaking practice Structure practice Writing practice 16
Other English Courses
We also offer at our ELU other English courses depending on English Proficiency Levels: Advanced: Able to clearly communicate any idea in English. Able to understand conversations and lectures with minimal difficulty for university-level study on completion of advance level.
Intermediate: Able to understand most questions and statements at normal speaking speed. Able to sustain a conversation with a native speaker about topics familiar to the student.
Elementary: Able to understand and respond to simple questions and directions from a native speaker. Able to participate in brief conversations on everyday topics.
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ETS (Educational Testing Service)
A nonprofit ETS, founded in 1947, develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including: the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® General and Subject Tests and The Praxis Series™ assessments — in more than 180 countries, and at over 9,000 locations worldwide.
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What is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) consists of two separate tests: the General Test and the Subject Test in psychology. - The General Test is composed of three parts--verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. The verbal and the quantitative tests each yield a separate score between 200-800. - Scores on the analytical writing test are reported in ½-point increments along a scale of 0 to 6. - The Subject Test, required by only some programs, measures knowledge of psychological concepts that are essential to graduate study; it also yields a score of from 200-800.
- It is essential that you do well--at least 550 on each test.
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Additional ETS services
Educational Testing Service offers: consulting services, technical assistance, custom assessments, in-depth research, and other solutions for school districts, institutions, businesses and government agencies throughout the world. 20
ETS License
TOEFL® — Test of English as a Foreign Language™
The TOEFL test measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to communicate in English in the college or university classroom. Test scores are used in the admissions process at more than 7,000 academic institutions throughout the world.
TOEFL® ITP — Institutional Testing Program
The TOEFL ITP measures English-language proficiency at the intermediate-to-advanced levels and is used for academic placement, progress evaluation, exit testing and other situations that do not require a secured testing environment.
GRE® — Graduate Record Examinations®
The GRE tests measure skills that assist graduate schools, business schools and departments with admissions activities, guidance and placement, program evaluation and selection of fellowship recipients.
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