What is TOEFL?
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) assesses the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It evaluates reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Widely accepted by universities and institutions worldwide, the TOEFL is a key requirement for admission and academic success in English-speaking environments.
Best TOEFL Classes in Nepal to Succeed in 2024
TOEFL preparation class in A One Global will make you ready to answer all the questions in your TOEFL test with confidence. All four skills, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening, will be covered in this course. The course will enhance your academic word bank which will increase your chance of getting higher scores on your test. We will be sharing various tips and tricks on how to impress the examiner with your answer. All activities will be comprised of authentic test materials and be evaluated based on official TOEFL scores. Students will learn time management skills and see their scores improve in just a short period.
TOEFL preparation classes in A One Global are designed to help individuals improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with a range of strategies and cumulative resources. We focus on familiarizing the individuals with the test format and questions, assisting the individuals in effectively managing their time during the exam, and providing practice opportunities with mock tests.
Understanding TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized computer-based test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test helps you stand out confidently in English. It’s the test that measures all four academic English skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing — the way they are used in a classroom, so you can be confident you’ll stand out to universities where it counts. The test is accepted by more than 11,500 universities and other institutions in over 190 countries and territories. TOEFL is one of several major English-language tests in the world, including IELTS, Cambridge Assessment English, and Trinity College London exams.
When you choose the TOEFL iBT test to show your English proficiency, universities notice and know you’re ready to succeed. Accepted worldwide by more than 11,500 universities and institutions in over 160 countries, the TOEFL iBT test is the world’s premier English-language test for study, work, and immigration.
TOEFL Skills Test Assessment Formats
The TOEFL assesses reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through multiple-choice questions, tasks, and essay writing formats.
Reading
In this section, you will read 3-4 passages and answer 10 questions on each passage. The section is scored based on the number of correct reading comprehension responses.
Question type:
3–4 passages, 10 questions each
Total no. of questions: About 30-40
Total time: 54-72 minutes
Listening
In the Listening test section, you will hear lectures and conversations, based on campus language. This section aims to understand the test taker’s ability to understand conversations and lectures in English. It includes listening to basic comprehension and understanding, connecting, and synthesizing information.
Question type:
a) 3–4 lectures (3-5 minutes long, about 500-800 words), 6 questions each
b) 2–3 conversations (about 3 minutes long, about 12-25 exchanges), 5 questions each
Total time: 41–57 minutes
Speaking
For you to earn the highest scores in the Speaking Section, your responses must fulfil the demands of the task given with only minor mistakes or lapses. The test graders are looking for a highly intelligible and sustained conversation. Three main factors comprise scoring for the section, viz, delivery, language use, and topic development.
Question type:
a) 1 independent task (prep time: 15 sec; response time: 45 sec)
b) 3 integrated tasks – Read/Listen/Speak
Total no. of questions: 4
Total time: 17 minutes
Writing
The two essays should effectively address a topic each. The response should be well-organized and well-developed using relevant explanations and detailed support. Furthermore, it should also display unity, progression, and coherence. If you want to achieve a high writing score, make sure that you demonstrate syntactic variety and appropriate word choice with minor grammatical errors.
Question type:
a) 1 integrated task – Read/Listen/Write (20 minutes) (reading time: 3 min; Listening time: 2 min; writing: 15 min)
b) 1 independent task (30 minutes)
Total no. of questions: 2
Total time: 50 minutes
