Reading
How many texts are there in a reading section?
3-4
What types of listening passages will you hear?
academic lessons and conversations about aspects of university life
How many questions are on the speaking section?
4
How many questions are there?
2
Between the listening and speaking, you have a 10 minute break.
How long do you have to finish the section?
Approximately an hour (54-72 minutes)
How many times do you hear each passage?
Just once, so remember to take notes.
Will you see the texts while you are speaking?
No.
How long do you have for each question?
30 minutes for the independent task and 20 minutes for the integrated task
What should you bring to the exam?
Your photo ID and a snack/beverage for the break time, if you want it.
Do you lose points for wrong answers?
No, so take a guess if you don't know the answer.
How long is the listening section?
41-57 minutes
Will you be graded by a person?
Yes
Can you see the reading text while you're writing the integrated task?
Yes.
What do the initials TOEFL iBT stand for?
Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test
Do you have to know specialized vocabulary from different disciplines to answer the questions?
No; any specialized terminology is explained in the text.
What is the first question usually about?
the gist (the main idea of the lesson or the reason for the conversation)
Tell me about each of the speaking questions.
1. opinion
2. reading and conversation on an aspect of university life
3. reading and academic lesson
4. academic lesson
How many words should you write for each question?
1. 150-225 words
2. at least 300 words
Summarize the differences between the TOEFL and Cambridge exams
Computer-based format
Lack of an interviewer/partner on the speaking section listening only played once
You can't see the questions before reading/listening to the texts.
Everything is focused on university contexts.
More American and fewer British accents