TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

The TOEFL syllabus and pattern are the same worldwide, regardless of location, including America. Here's a breakdown:

Structure:
⚫ The test is divided into four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
⚫ Each section assesses a different aspect of your English language proficiency.
⚫ Total test duration is approximately 4 hours, with a 10-minute break after the Listening section.

Section Details:

1. Reading (60-80 minutes):
⚫ 3-4 academic passages (700 words each).
⚫ 10 multiple-choice questions per passage.
⚫ Tests your ability to understand academic texts and identify key information.

2. Listening (60-90 minutes):
⚫ 6 academic lectures (3-5 minutes each
⚫ 2 academic conversations (3 minutes each).
⚫ Various question formats like multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer.
⚫ Tests your comprehension of academic lectures and conversations.

3. Speaking (20 minutes):

Independent tasks:
⚫ Reading a passage and summarizing its main points.
⚫ Listening to a lecture and delivering a short speech in response.
⚫ Participating in a conversation on a familiar topic.
⚫ Expressing an opinion on a given topic.
⚫ Tests your spoken fluency and ability to communicate effectively.

4. Writing (50 minutes):

2 integrated tasks:
⚫ Reading a passage and listening to a lecture on the same topic, then writing a summary.
⚫ Reading a passage and expressing your opinion on it in an essay.
⚫ Tests your written communication skills and ability to analyze and synthesize information.

Scoring:
⚫ Each section is scored on a scale of 0-30, with the overall score ranging from 0-120.
⚫ Universities typically require scores between 80-100 for undergraduate programs and 100+ for graduate programs.

Additional Resources:
⚫ Official TOEFL website: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
⚫ TOEFL practice materials: https://www.ets.org/practice.html