Reading
What types of texts are on the reading?
Academic texts from different disciplines
What types of audios will you hear?
Both conversations about university life and lessons in different academic disciplines.
Does a person ask you the questions?
No; a computer asks you the questions.
Do you write on a piece of paper or the computer?
On a computer.
How many sections does the TOEFL have?
4
Do you have to know specialized vocabulary from different academic subjects?
No; any jargon is explained in layman's terms.
Do you have to write a response to the questions?
No; all questions are multiple choice.
Does a person grade your answers?
Yes, of course.
How many questions are there?
2
When can you go to the bathroom?
Between the Listening and Speaking sections, approximately halfway through the exam
How many questions are there for each text?
10
How many times do you hear the listening passages?
Only once.
How many questions are there?
4.
How much time do you have for each question?
1. Integrated task- 20 minutes
2. Independent task (opinion)- 30 minutes
How long is your TOEFL grade valid?
2 years
How many texts are there?
3
How many conversations and lessons are there, respectively?
2-3 conversations and 3-4 lessons
What are the types of questions?
1. opinion
2. reading, listening, speaking (conversation)
3. reading, listening, speaking (lesson)
4. lesson that you have to summarize
How many words should you write in the integrated task?
150-225
Are you penalized for answering a question wrong on the TOEFL?
No; it's always worth taking a guess, especially on the multiple choice questions.
Should you skip right to the questions?
No; you need to get a general idea of the text's content before going to the questions.
How much time do you have per question?
Average of 35 seconds per question (excluding time spent listening to audio tracks)
How many times do you see the texts?
Only once.
How many words should you write in the independent task?
minimum 300 words
What does iBT mean?
Internet- based test (because it's done electronically and not on paper)