TOEFL

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 What is TOEFL
 The TOEFL test is an internationally accepted
standard of English that measures the academic
English proficiency of a non-native speaker of
English.
 The TOEFL test is required by more than 7,000
colleges, universities and licensing agencies in 110
countries throughout the world.

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 TOFEL Origin
 The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of Educational
Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide.
 The test was first administered in 1964 and has since been
taken by more than 23 million students.
 The test was originally developed at the Center for
Applied Linguistics led by the linguist, Dr. Charles A.
Ferguson.

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 Purpose of TOEFL
 TOEFL measures the ability of non-native speakers of
English to use and understand English as it is spoken,
written and heard in college and university settings.
 As opposed to the TOEIC test (TEST OF ENGLISH
FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION) that
measures the use of English in a business context, the
TOEFL test has an academic focus.

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 Who uses the TOEFL test?
 Students who want to study further: For non-native
speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from post-
secondary institutions in English speaking countries
 Academic institutions: To determine academic readiness
and make admissions decisions for international
applicants
 Individuals who are applying for professional licensure or
certification
 Many government, licensing and certification agencies,
as well as exchange and scholarship programmes also use
TOEFL scores as a decision-making tool.

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 Benefits of the TOEFL test
 Widely available and easily accessible
 Regarded as the international standard and industry
leader
 The test is administered under secure conditions and is
highly reliable; hence, scores can be used confidently to
make high-stakes decisions
 The TOEFL test has different versions that are used in
different countries. But all versions are equally valid and
reliable and are developed and administered based on
the stringent ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness.

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 TOEFL Format

The TOEFL test is available in two ways:

♦ International Testing Program

TOEFL CBT (computer-based or iBT)
TOEFL P&P (paper based)
♦ Institutional Testing Program
Pre TOEFL (paper based)
TOEFL ITP (paper based)

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 Paper Based TOEFL
The PBT TOEFL test comprises three sections plus a
30-minute writing test (the Test of Written English):

 Listening Comprehension measures the ability to

understand English
 Structure and Language measures the ability to
recognize language that is appropriate for standard
written English
 Reading Comprehension measures the ability to
understand non-technical reading matter in English

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 Overview of Paper-Based TOEFL
Section TOEFL Time

Listening Comprehension 50 multiple choice 35 minutes

questions

Structure and Written 40 multiple choice 25 Minutes

Expression questions

Reading Comprehension 50 multiple choice 55 Minutes

questions

Test of Written English (TWE) 1 essay question 30 Minutes

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 Purposes of ITP TOEFL
 assigning individuals to English courses at the
appropriate level of difficulty
 determining proficiency in English at the beginning
and end of courses of study in English
 determining if nonnative speakers of English have a
sufficient command of the language to participate in
a study abroad program
 providing students an opportunity to become
acquainted with the multiple-choice test format
 completing a graduation requirement
 assessing proficiency of faculty and other
professional- level staff
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 iBT TOEFL
Test Section Number of Questions Timing
Reading 3-5 passages, 12-14 60-100 minutes
questions each
Listening 4-6 lectures, 6 questions 60-90 minutes
each
Speaking 6 tasks: 2 independent and 20 minutes
4 integrated
Writing 1 integrated task 20 minutes
1 independent task 30 minutes

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 TOEFL Score
 The raw score for each section is converted by statistical
means to a number on what is called the TOEFL test scale.
 The total paper-based TOEFL test score is reported on a scale
that ranges from 310 to 677.
 The total iBT TOEFL test score is reported on a scale that
ranges from 0 - 120.
 What constitutes an acceptable TOEFL score depends entirely
on the requirements of each institution.
 There is no specific passing or failing score.

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 The score ranges
The paper based TOEFL score ranges are listed below:
Test Section Score Range
Listening Comprehension 31 - 68
Structure/Written Expression 31 - 68
Reading Comprehension 31 - 67
Total Score 310 - 677

The iBT TOEFL score ranges are listed below:

Test Section Score Range
Listening 0 - 30
Reading 0 - 30
Speaking 0 - 30
Writing 0 - 30
Total Score 0 - 120
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 Regulations of Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research for TOEFL IPT and Training Courses
- A license from ETS should be obtained to carry out
the TOEFL test
- English centers in Iraqi Universities should provide a
training courses entitled “How to prepare for TOEFL
exam”. to prepare students and scholars for TOEFL
exam.
- The training course comprises of ten week intensive
English language lectures (three days per week and
three hours per day).
- The cost of the course is ID 275,000

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 Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientific Research Scores
Subject MSc or Diploma PhD
English Language 500 520
Departments Group
Medical Group 430 480
Engineering Group 410 450
Pure Sciences Group 390 430
Agriculture and Vetrinary 390 430
Sciences Group
Management and legal 370 410
Sciences Group
Humanities Sciences Group 350 390

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Thank you.

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