TOEFL iBT

1.  What is TOEFL iBT ?

TOEFL is taken by students as a prerequisite for admission into colleges/universities in USA. The purpose of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test is to measure the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in an American college/university.

The TOEFL tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It reflects how language is really used. It helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for academic success.

The TOEFL iBT uses integrated tasks that combine more than one skill, just as in real academic settings. It represents the best practices in language learning and teaching. Learning English used to focus on learning about the language (especially the grammar), and students could receive high scores on test without being able to communicate. Now teachers and learners understand the importance of using English to communicate and activities that integrate language skills are popular in many English language programs.

2. TOEFL iBT test format

 Part

Content

Time

Score Scale

Reading

  • 3 readings ( about 600 to 700 words per reading)
  • 39 questions( 12 to 14 per reading, mainly multiple-choice)

60 – 100’

30

Listening

  • 2 conversations
  • 4 lectures/ discussions
  • 34 questions (5 per conservation, 6 per lecture; mainly multiple-choice)

60-90’

30

Speaking

  • 2 independent tasks (based on your own knowledge and experience)
  • 4 integrated tasks ( based on short reading and or lecture)

20’

30

Writing

  • 1 independent task ( based on your own knowledge and experience)
  • 1 integrated task (based on short reading and a lecture)

50’

30

3.  The course lasts for 78 sections

  • Course fee: 2,900,000 VND

4.  How can I join the course?

Students are required to take a placement test (based on real TOEFL ITP tests). Students who achieve score equivalent to 400 points, or above, are automatically eligible to join the course.