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Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEFL TEST PREPARATION



About TOEFL Test

The TOEFL test measures the abilieties of non-native speakers to use and understand English at university level. The test evaluates how well you can combine your listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks.

TOEFL Preparation

We prepare you effectively for the English language test TOEFL by focusing on specific skills like speaking, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, as well as written expression.

Authentic exam situations

Authentic TOEFL exam situations will be discussend and practice in class to help you achieve better results.

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Qualified language trainers

Our trainers are qualified native speakers only.

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General

TOEFL is the abbreviation for "Test of English as a Foreign Language", iBT for "Internet based Test". The TOEFL test assesses the abilities of non-native speakers of the English language in understanding and applying English.

TOEFL is guided by the form of the language that is heard, spoken and written in the academic environment. TOEFL is therefore an internationally accepted tool for assessing English language proficiency in higher education. Mainly the test is intended for students who are interested in studying or for a shorter study visit in the US.

In the classroom, authentic situations of the TOEFL iBT exam are discussed, basic language skills, pronunciation, intonation and language rhythms are trained. In addition, your English grammar and vocabulary will be trained.

    COMPETENCE

    TOEFL was developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), an educational institute in the USA. The most well-known tests offered by ETS are the English TOEFL test and the SAT SAT.

    In total, ETS performs 20 million tests worldwide each year.

    ETS develops its standardized testing procedures primarily for the US and conducts international testing in more than 180 countries and 9,000 locations around the world, including:

    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language),
    • TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication),
    • GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General and Subject Tests and The Practice Series tests.

    QUALITY FEATURES

    TOEFL language exams are developed using the latest test methodology and the highest scientific standards. A constant check on the validity, reliability and objectivity of the tests ensures the highest level of quality.

    TOEFL exam formats are based on the ALTE quality criteria and are regularly reviewed externally. They are based on a comprehensive needs analysis and thus represent the actual linguistic challenges of everyday life.

    Special quality features are:

    • the transparency of the requirements and thus fairness towards the participants
    • the professional standardization of the test format
    • the qualified licensing of the examiners
    • the constant statistical assurance of a constant difficulty, selectivity and rater reliability

    RECOGNITION

    TOEFL is guided by the language that is spoken, written and heard in an academic environment. TOEFL is therefore an internationally accepted tool for assessing English language proficiency in higher education. Mainly the test is intended for students who are interested in studying or for a shorter study visit in the US.

    More than 8,000 colleges and universities in 90 countries require the TOEFL as an entry requirement. Absolutely MUST is the TOEFL therefore eg for applicants who want to do an MBA in the USA.

    • Regardless of the future study site, the TOEFL test is recognized at nearly all academic institutions worldwide.
    • With more than 4,000 test centers worldwide, the TOEFL has a flexible network.
    • Numerous exercise materials and publications are available for preparation.
    • Candidates can register online and view their results online.
    • In the internet-based method it is possible to record speech samples and to evaluate them safely and under standard conditions.

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    Details of the

    EXAM



    Reading - reading ability

    The Reading Comprehension section consists of three to five academic texts, each with approximately 700 words. Each text will have between 12 and 14 multiple-choice questions. These not only refer to the pure reading comprehension, but also require a contextual reference.

    20 minutes are available for each text - ie the processing time can be between 60 and 100 minutes.

    General

    The TOEFL iBT exam is filed over the internet and administered centrally by the ETS. You will get the achieved score about 10 to 12 days after the test online. You will receive the official score report by mail.

    The test takes place completely on the PC. You get a headset for the Listening and Speaking section. The records of the Speaking Section, as well as the texts of the Writing Section, are evaluated not by the computer program but by specially trained TOEFL staff.

    Listening - Listening

    The Listening section consists of 4 - 6 lectures (each 3 - 5 minutes) as well as 3 dialogues, which are also each 3 - 5 minutes long. Test candidates receive three sheets and a pencil to take notes while listening.

    Depending on the number of tasks, the duration for this section is between 60 and 90 minutes.

    General

    The TOEFL iBT exam is filed over the internet and administered centrally by the ETS. You will get the achieved score about 10 to 12 days after the test online. You will receive the official score report by mail.

    The test takes place completely on the PC. You get a headset for the Listening and Speaking section. The records of the Speaking Section, as well as the texts of the Writing Section, are evaluated not by the computer program but by specially trained TOEFL staff.

    Speaking - language proficiency

    In the Speaking section, the candidate must speak his answers to six questions in a microphone. Of these questions, two relate to general topics, the others to short (written) texts.

    Between reading the task and recording, the candidate has between 5 and a maximum of 30 seconds to prepare for the answer.

    Each of the six questions is rated 0-4 points, and the sum of all subtotals is converted to a score between 0 and 30.

    The answers are evaluated by humans and not by computers. The experts review the ability of the candidate to work out and communicate facts, paying attention to the language.

    General

    The TOEFL iBT exam is filed over the internet and administered centrally by the ETS. You will get the achieved score about 10 to 12 days after the test online. You will receive the official score report by mail.

    The test takes place completely on the PC. You get a headset for the Listening and Speaking section. The records of the Speaking Section, as well as the texts of the Writing Section, are evaluated not by the computer program but by specially trained TOEFL staff.

    Writing - Writing

    In the Writing section, the candidate must write two essays in 50 minutes. The first essay refers to previously read and listened contents (Integrated Task) and lasts 20 minutes. In the second essay, you need to present and justify your opinion on a topic (Independent Task).

    General

    The TOEFL iBT exam is filed over the internet and administered centrally by the ETS. You will get the achieved score about 10 to 12 days after the test online. You will receive the official score report by mail.

    The test takes place completely on the PC. You get a headset for the Listening and Speaking section. The records of the Speaking Section, as well as the texts of the Writing Section, are evaluated not by the computer program but by specially trained TOEFL staff.

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