TOEFL is an English proficiency test designed for non-native English speakers who wish to study overseas in English-speaking countries. The test was first introduced in 1964 and has since undergone many changes to ensure its effectiveness. The following points describe
Section
Time Limit
Questions
Tasks
Reading
60-80 minutes
36-56 questions
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions
Listening
60-90 minutes
34-51 questions
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions
The examination consists of three parts, namely Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening, which take approximately three hours to complete. There is also a 10-minute break after the Reading section. The scores obtained from the exam are generally valid for
Test Format
Section
Duration
Listening (There are 4 sections and 40 questions)
30 minutes
Reading (There are 3 sections and 40 questions)
60 minutes
Writing (There are 2 tasks