Transcript 2010 QICF

2010 QICF
The TOEFL® Test
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What is the TOEFL Test and Who Takes It?
» The Test of English as a Foreign Language™ measures the ability of
nonnative English speakers to use and understand English as it is spoken,
written, and heard in college and university settings
» Primary reason to take TOEFL – Application for admission into universities
or colleges where English is the language of instruction
» Also used for immigration, licensing, scholarships, and placement
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The TOEFL® Test Advantage
» Most accepted: 7,500+ institutions in 130 countries
» Most respected: Admissions officers surveyed say that it provides more
accurate scores to differentiate between applicants.
» Most fair and unbiased: Speaking responses are evaluated by 3-6 raters,
unlike other tests that rely on a single rater from a local testing site.
» Most preferred: 4 out of 5 admissions officers who were surveyed and
stated a preference prefer the TOEFL test over other English-language
tests.
Source: Survey of 263 admissions officers at U.S. universities, of which 212 accept both
the TOEFL test and the IELTS™ test and 152 state a preference.
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The TOEFL® Test Advantage (cont)
» Most testing sites: With 4,500 locations in 165 countries worldwide, there
is probably a test center near you.
» 100% academic content: The TOEFL test is more like what you will
experience at university.
» Emphasizes communicative English – shows universities how well you use
English, not just what you know about it
» Integrated questions show universities that you can summarize, evaluate,
compare and synthesize information from multiple sources
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TOEFL iBT™ Test Sections
Section
Time Limit
No. of Questions
Reading
60-100 minutes
36-70
Listening
60-90 minutes
34-51
Break
10 minutes
-
Speaking
20 minutes
6 tasks
Writing
50 minutes 2 tasks
• Total time is about 4 ½ hours
• Note taking is allowed
• Sample questions:(download):
http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/sample_questions/
• Sample questions (print-only format):
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/SampleQuestions.pdf
• Test Site video: www.ets.org/toefl/testsitevideo
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Get Ready: www.toeflgoanywhere.org
» Website contents include:
• How to register
• Test prep resources
• TOEFL Institutions search
• Free tips and questions
• Path to test day
• “The Study Group” videos
• Available test locations
• Available test dates
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Get Ready: TOEFL iBT™ Test Prep Planner
» Planner contents:
• An actual eight-week plan
• Tips and activities to build each of the
four skills
• Sample questions
• Sample responses and rater annotations
website)
» Get one for FREE from your local test
center, study abroad counselor, or
test-prep school
(on
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Get Ready: TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube®
www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv
» Includes video tips from teachers
and students
» Learn about TOEFL Destinations
» Features four “Meet the
Study Group” videos
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Get Set: TOEFL® Test Prep
The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test
» TOEFL iBT™ preparation handbook for students
» Includes actual TOEFL iBT sample
questions and two full-length practice
tests
» Scoring information with ETS raters’ comments
on sample responses for the Speaking and Writing
sections
» Two formats:
+ eBook
+ Paper book with
interactive CD-ROM
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Get Set: TOEFL® Test Prep
TOEFL® Practice Online: www.ets.org/toeflpractice
» Simulates the real TOEFL iBT™
test
» Anytime, anywhere access
» Instant scores and feedback
on all four skills
» Multiple complete practice
tests available
» New versions released
regularly
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Get Set: Skill-building tools
» Engaging English™ Service
• Provides targeted online reading practice matched to your level and
interests
• Helps you set reading goals and monitor your progress in real time
using Lexile® measures
• Available exclusively as part of the TOEFL Value Packs. Sold separately
beginning in October 2010
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Get Set: TOEFL® Value Packs
TOEFL Value Packs: Save big on essential TOEFL products when you register
for the test
» Prep $64 – Save 20%
• The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test
• TOEFL ® Practice Online
» Plus $99 – Save 30%
• The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test
• TOEFL® Practice Online
• Engaging English™ Service
» Premium $199 – Save 35%
• The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test
• TOEFL® Practice Online
• Engaging English™ Service
• Eight Additional Score Reports
• US$35 Next Test Discount
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Get Set: Skill-building Tools
» English Skills Series (powered by AmEnglish.com)
• Three web-based, interactive programs that can
help you improve your English skills
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Go: What’s New
» TOEFL® Institutions Advanced Search
• Soon you will be able to input a TOEFL iBT™ score and find out where
you can go with that score.
» Faster Score Reports
• Scores available within 2 weeks
• E-mail notification when your scores are ready
» Enhanced Paper Score Reports for Score Users and Examinees
• Provides test taker email address from ETS profile
• Provides test center country and center code
• Enhanced Security Features
• Available by the end of the year
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TOEFL Contact Information
» New TOEFL website for students:
www.toeflgoanywhere.org
» TOEFL services email
[email protected]
» TOEFL services telephone number
1-609-771-7100
» TOEFL Bulletin
www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/about/bulletin
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