Transcript Introduction

Important notes from the reading
What is TOEFL?
 TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign
Language. It is a test designed to measure the English
ability of non-native speakers who plan to study at
universities in North America.
TOEFL iBT?
 iBT stands for Internet-based test.
 This test focuses on testing the person’s English ability
in an academic setting.
- new speaking section
- writing section expanded
TOEFL iBT Listening Format
 Listening Section
 2 conversations
 4 lectures/discussions
 34 questions (5 per conversation, 6 per lecture)
 About 50 minutes
TOEFL Scoring
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Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Total Score
0-30
0-30
0-30
0-30
0 – 120
 What is a passing score? There is no passing score.
Every university has its own standards for admission.
So, check the standards for the university you are
interested in.
10 Keys to Success
 The book mentions 10 keys that will help you get better
scores on the test.
① Increase general English knowledge
② Learn about the test
③ Prepare – train for the test
④ Be in good physical condition
⑤ Get computer practice
10 Keys to Success
① Become familiar with format and directions of
test
② Be organized – don’t cram at the last minute
③ Use time wisely
④ Use process of elimination for multiple choice
⑤ Relax – don’t be anxious!
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Important Listening Skills
 Understanding the main idea
 Understanding supporting ideas, facts
 Draw inferences - make a conclusion based on
information from the conversation
 Identify the speaker’s purpose attitude (is he angry?, is
she confused?)
 Ordering
 Analyzing charts
The Test
 You will hear 2 conversations and 4 lectures
- Conversations are between 2 people. One person is a
student. The other might be another student, librarian,
professor, etc. They deal with situations related to
university life.
- Lectures take place in the classroom. There may be
one speaker (the professor), or an academic discussion
between the professor and students.
Timing
 You have 20 minutes to answer the questions
- this does not include the listening time
- individual questions have no time limit. For example,
you can spend 5 seconds or 3 minutes on 1 question. But
you must finish the entire section (34 questions) within
the time limit.
- the entire section (listening and answering) will take
about 60 minutes
Note Taking
 You should take notes while listening to the
conversations and lectures. We will practice this
important skill today!