About the TOEFL iBT

The Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is employed in college and university settings. Scores on the test are required by most colleges and universities, professional schools, and some sponsoring institutions and professional organizations in the United States. Scores are valid for two years and available through the Education Testing Services website approximately 15 business days after test day (www.ets.org/toefl). The TOEFL iBT takes about four hours to complete, and is administered on computer at pre-selected testing sites.

The TOEFL iBT is divided into four sections, which always appear in the following order: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Note taking is allowed during all sections of the test and may be used when answering questions. There is an optional ten-minute break between the Listening and Speaking sections on the test. The TOEFL iBT is administered only on computer, and unlike previous versions of the test, the TOEFL iBT includes a Speaking Section and expanded Writing Section with integrated tasks that require the test taker to use more than one language skill. Your combined performance on all four sections results in a single scaled score ranging from 0-120 points. You will also receive separate subscores for each section ranging from 0-30 points.

Reading Section Listening Section

Length From 60 to 80 minutes Length From 60 to 90 minutes

Format 3-4 Reading Passages Format 6-9 Listening Passages

▪ 4 to 6 Lectures ▪ 2 or 3 Conversations

Questions 35-56 ▪ 12-14 questions per passage Questions

34-51 ▪ 6 Questions per lecture ▪ 5 Questions per conversation

Topics Tested

▪ Reading comprehension ▪ Vocabulary and pronoun meaning ▪ Sentence/paragraph structure ▪ Analytical reasoning

Topics Tested

▪ Listening comprehension ▪ Vocabulary and idioms ▪ Verbal memory ▪ Connecting and synthesizing information

Speaking Section Writing Section Length Approximately 20 minutes Length Approximately 55 minutes

Format 2 Independent Speaking Tasks 4 Integrated Speaking Tasks Format 1 Independent Writing Task (30 minutes)

1 Integrated Writing Task (20 minutes) Questions 6 Questions 2

Topics Tested

▪ Listening comprehension ▪ Reading ▪ Speaking ▪ Sentence/paragraph organization ▪ Language use and topic development

Topics Tested

▪ Reading ▪ Listening comprehension ▪ Writing ▪ Sentence/paragraph organization ▪ Analytical reasoning

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inlingua TOEFL iBT Programs

The inlingua TOEFL iBT course represents a breakthrough in test preparation. This innovative program combines classroom learning with computer practice and extensive diagnostic and practice testing to ensure that you maximize your test taking potential and achieve your target TOEFL iBT score. Before beginning your inlingua TOEFL iBT course, you will take a realistic, full-length diagnostic test to measure the specific skills tested on the TOEFL iBT. Based on careful analysis of your diagnostic test results, an inlingua TOEFL iBT expert will create a highly individualized course designed to minimize your weaknesses and enhance your strengths in order to maximize your test taking potential. During your inlingua TOEFL iBT course, you will become familiar with the design and content of the TOEFL iBT while learning powerful strategies to exploit the structure and scoring system of the test. Our team of TOEFL experts will guide you step-by-step through each section and every question type to ensure that you are fully prepared on Test Day. All inlingua Test Preparation programs offer maximum flexibility and great value. Whether you need to prepare for your test in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, or even on the weekends, we are here to get you ready for test day. Our three most popular TOEFL iBT programs are…

TOEFL 26 TOEFL 50 TOEFL 76 26 Private Lessons +

2 Full-Length Practice Tests 50 Private Lessons +

2 Full-Length Practice Tests 76 Private Lessons +

2 Full-Length Practice Tests

This is the right program for you if… You have taken an actual or diagnostic test and are close to achieving your target score (within 10 percentile rank points).

You have taken an actual or diagnostic test and are not close to achieving your target score but are within 10-20 percentile points.

You have taken an actual or diagnostic test and are far from achieving your target score (more than 20 percentile points away).

You can read and write formal, academic English with ease and have an outstanding English vocabulary.

You have some trouble understanding formal, academic English but have a generally good English vocabulary.

You have difficulty with formal, academic English and have a limited English vocabulary.

You speak English with near-native proficiency and have little trouble understanding everyday, colloquial English.

You speak English generally well but have some trouble understanding everyday, colloquial English.

You have trouble with spoken English and have substantial difficulty understanding everyday, colloquial English.

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inlingua TOEFL iBT Course Outline

All inlingua TOEFL iBT programs feature the following benefits: Private, one-on-one lessons ▪ Free diagnostic and practice testing and test analysis ▪ Flexible schedules: You can even cancel and reschedule lessons ▪ One size doesn’t fit all! Although most courses generally follow the outline shown below, your actual program will be based around your individual strengths and weaknesses.

Topic Description

Full-length Diagnostic Test Realistic, full-length diagnostic TOEFL iBT pretest. TOEFL iBT Structure, Content, Scoring System, and Strategy

Information about the structure, content, and scoring system of the test. General test taking strategies.

Introduction to TOEFL iBT Reading Section Comprehensive review and analysis of the Reading Section. Reading I: Vocabulary and Reference, Sentences, Details

Skills and strategies for Reading questions.

Reading II: Inferences and Reading to Learn

Skills and strategies for Reading questions.

Reading Section Test Realistic TOEFL iBT Reading Test. Introduction to TOEFL iBT Listening Section Comprehensive review and analysis of the Listening Section. Listening I: Basic Comprehension Skills and strategies for Listening questions. Listening II: Pragmatic Understanding and Connecting Information

Skills and strategies for Listening questions.

Listening Section Test Realistic TOEFL iBT Listening Test. Introduction to TOEFL iBT Speaking Section Comprehensive review and analysis of the Speaking Section. Speaking I: Independent Tasks Skills and strategies for Speaking questions. Speaking II: Integrated Tasks (Reading and Listening)

Skills and strategies for Speaking questions.

Speaking III: Integrated Tasks (Listening) Skills and strategies for Speaking questions. Speaking Section Test Realistic TOEFL iBT Speaking Test. Introduction to TOEFL iBT Writing Section Comprehensive review and analysis of the Writing Section. Writing I: Integrated Task Skills and strategies for the Writing Section. Writing II: Independent Task Skills and strategies for the Writing Section. Writing Section Test Realistic TOEFL iBT Writing Test. TOEFL iBT Review Review of skills and strategies for all TOEFL iBT questions. Full-length Diagnostic Test Realistic, full-length diagnostic TOEFL iBT posttest.

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