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Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607 2010 QICF The TOEFL® Test
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» The Test of English as a Foreign Language™ measures the ability of nonnative English speakers to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings » Primary reason to take TOEFL – Application for admission into universities or colleges where English is the language of instruction » Also used for immigration, licensing, scholarships, and placement What is the TOEFL Test and Who Takes It? Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» Most accepted: 7,500+ institutions in 130 countries » Most respected: Admissions officers surveyed say that it provides more accurate scores to differentiate between applicants. » Most fair and unbiased: Speaking responses are evaluated by 3-6 raters, unlike other tests that rely on a single rater from a local testing site. » Most preferred: 4 out of 5 admissions officers who were surveyed and stated a preference prefer the TOEFL test over other English-language tests. The TOEFL® Test Advantage Source: Survey of 263 admissions officers at U.S. universities, of which 212 accept both the TOEFL test and the IELTS™ test and 152 state a preference. Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» Most testing sites: With 4,500 locations in 165 countries worldwide, there is probably a test center near you. » 100% academic content: The TOEFL test is more like what you will experience at university. » Emphasizes communicative English – shows universities how well you use English, not just what you know about it » Integrated questions show universities that you can summarize, evaluate, compare and synthesize information from multiple sources The TOEFL® Test Advantage (cont) Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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Total time is about 4 ½ hours Note taking is allowed Sample questions:(download): http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/sample_questions/ http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/sample_questions/ Sample questions (print-only format): http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/SampleQuestions.pdf http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/SampleQuestions.pdf Test Site video: www.ets.org/toefl/testsitevideowww.ets.org/toefl/testsitevideo SectionTime LimitNo. of Questions Reading60-100 minutes36-70 Listening60-90 minutes34-51 Break10 minutes- Speaking20 minutes6 tasks Writing50 minutes 2 tasks Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607 TOEFL iBT™ Test Sections
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» Website contents include: How to register Test prep resources TOEFL Institutions search Free tips and questions Path to test day “The Study Group” videos Available test locations Available test dates Get Ready: www.toeflgoanywhere.org Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» Planner contents: An actual eight-week plan Tips and activities to build each of the four skills Sample questions Sample responses and rater annotations (on website) » Get one for FREE from your local test center, study abroad counselor, or test-prep school Get Ready: TOEFL iBT™ Test Prep Planner Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» Includes video tips from teachers and students » Learn about TOEFL Destinations » Features four “Meet the Study Group” videos Get Ready: TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube® www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test » TOEFL iBT ™ preparation handbook for students » Includes actual TOEFL iBT sample questions and two full-length practice tests » Scoring information with ETS raters’ comments on sample responses for the Speaking and Writing sections » Two formats: +eBook +Paper book with interactive CD-ROM Get Set: TOEFL® Test Prep Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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TOEFL ® Practice Online: www.ets.org/toeflpracticewww.ets.org/toeflpractice Get Set: TOEFL® Test Prep »Simulates the real TOEFL iBT™ test »Anytime, anywhere access »Instant scores and feedback on all four skills »Multiple complete practice tests available »New versions released regularly Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» Engaging English™ Service Provides targeted online reading practice matched to your level and interests Helps you set reading goals and monitor your progress in real time using Lexile® measures Available exclusively as part of the TOEFL Value Packs. Sold separately beginning in October 2010 Get Set: Skill-building tools Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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TOEFL Value Packs : Save big on essential TOEFL products when you register for the test »Prep $64 – Save 20% The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test TOEFL ® Practice Online »Plus $99 – Save 30% The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test TOEFL® Practice Online Engaging English™ Service »Premium $199 – Save 35% The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test TOEFL® Practice Online Engaging English™ Service Eight Additional Score Reports US$35 Next Test Discount Get Set: TOEFL® Value Packs Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» English Skills Series (powered by AmEnglish.com) Three web-based, interactive programs that can help you improve your English skills Get Set: Skill-building Tools Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» TOEFL® Institutions Advanced Search Soon you will be able to input a TOEFL iBT™ score and find out where you can go with that score. » Faster Score Reports Scores available within 2 weeks E-mail notification when your scores are ready » Enhanced Paper Score Reports for Score Users and Examinees Provides test taker email address from ETS profile Provides test center country and center code Enhanced Security Features Available by the end of the year Go: What’s New Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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» New TOEFL website for students: www.toeflgoanywhere.org » TOEFL services email TOEFL@ets.org » TOEFL services telephone number 1-609-771-7100 » TOEFL Bulletin www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/about/bulletin TOEFL Contact Information Copyright © 2010 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. GRE and TOEFL are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL IBT is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owner. 15607
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