All about TOEFL Exam

The Test of English & Foreign Language (TOEFL) is one of the popular entrance exams that is conducted to test English and foreign language skills of the candidates who wish to study in native English language speaking countries of the world. The candidates who are looking to study or work in English speaking countries such as Canada, USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand etc are mandatorily required to qualify TOEFL exam. 

The TOEFL exam tests the English language skills of candidates across different sections such as reading, writing, listening and speaking. The English language is the 3rd most spoken language in the world so it is necessary for candidates wishing to study, work or live in English-speaking countries to take the TOEFL test. The TOEFL is the basic level of entrance exam for judging the language skills of the candidate.

The TOEFL exam is the most popular language assessment test for the candidates looking to migrate to Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The TOEFL exam is globally recognised by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies across the world and IELTS has become a basic necessity to enter these countries.

TOEFL Exam Format

The TOEFL Exam is designed in a format where the candidates will be assessed in English language under 4 divisions:

• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking

1. Listening: In this section the candidates are asked to listen to 3 to 4 English lectures of native English speakers. Each lecture will have 6 questions the candidates have to write their answers for the series of questions.
2. Reading:  In this section the candidates are tested for their reading skills and ability. The candidates are required to read 3 to 4 different types of passages. Each passage will have 10 questions and the candidates have to answer the questions asked related to the passages within the specified time limit.
3. Writing: In this section the candidates are tested for their analysis and writing skills. The candidates will be given 2 tasks. In the first task the candidates are required to read a passage and listen to a short lecture and answer the given questions. In the second task the candidates have to write about the topic given in their own words.
4. Speaking: In this section the candidates are tested for their speaking skills and language fluency. The candidates are required to showcase their English speaking skills before a certified TOEFL professional.

Test Scores

The total marks for TOEFL Exam is 120 marks, the higher the score the better is the chance of getting selected to the universities and colleges. The TOEFL score is valid for 2-years from the date of examination taken by the candidate.

TOEFL Exam Dates

The TOEFL Exams will be conducted throughout the year across all the specified locations and the candidates can choose their desired dates and locations to give their TOEFL tests. 

The candidates can get more details about the TOEFL Exam by contacting our admission experts at Galaxy Education: Study Abroad.

Conclusion

The TOEFL Exam is the mandatory prerequisite for all the candidates looking for studying, working or living in the native English-speaking countries like USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The international universities have made it compulsory to qualify the TOEFL exam and the candidates with better scores will have a better chance of getting admission in the top universities. So, the TOEFL has become a popular English language testing exam that assesses the English language skills of the candidates willing to study in native English-speaking countries.   
The eligible students can get more details about the TOEFL Exam by contacting us on +91 9916505050/+91 8088602346. They can also email us at enquiry@galaxyeduworld.com or can also reach us as galaxyeduworld@gmail.com for more details.