The Most Important Thing To Know About
The TOEFL iBT Exam
reparing for The TOEFL iBT Exam is something that I have been helping people with for more than 12 years now. And I can say — with absolute confidence that — when you start learning about the actual exam itself (as opposed to the many elements of the TOEFL Process) — the MOST important thing that you need to get familiar with is…The Format Of The TOEFL Exam
What Does This Entail?
- Knowing The Content & Timing Of Each Of The Different Sections Of The Exam — (Reading, Listening, Speaking, & Writing)
- Knowing How To Answer Each Question-Type —
(How To Find The Correct Answer & Not Be Tricked)
- Knowing How To Fulfill Each Task-Type —
(How To Deliver Your Response Correctly In the Amount Of Time Given)
- Knowing The Timing For Each Question- & Task-Type —
(How Much Time To Spend On Each Question & Task So That You Have Enough Time For Everything)
- Knowing How The Different Sections & Questions Are Scored — (So That You Know How To Maximize Your Efforts)
- Know How To Completely Dominate The Entire Exam — (Something That Only An Expert Can Teach You)
ntil you know those different things — thoroughly — it is completely pointless to waste any money on registering for and taking The TOEFL Exam. And that is exactly what you would be doing… Wasting Your Money! This is because if you do not know those things — you will almost certainly “fail”. The reason for this is very simple…
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“The TOEFL iBT Exam Does Not Test What You Already Know (about Grammar & Vocabulary). It Tests How Well You Will Be Able To Function In An English-Speaking Environment With A Focus On A University Environment….
(Your ability to Learn New Information — and then to Answer Questions, to Speak About, & to Write About what you have learned.)“
~”The Teacher”
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In Other Words — The TOEFL Exam Is Probably NOT Like Any Other English Exams That You Have Taken Before
or this reason — even if you have a very high level knowledge ABOUT English, and you have a large range of vocabulary — you can still fail to achieve the necessary score that you need on The TOEFL Exam if you do not know what to expect on the exam; If you do not know how to answer each Question- & Task-Type on The Exam; And most importantly: The Timing for each section, each question, and each task on The TOEFL Exam. This is all part of the Format that you MUST know about if you want to be successful on The TOEFL iBT Exam.
(What It’s Like For Most People Trying To Take The TOEFL Exam When They Haven’t Properly Prepared)
owever — even if only have only an intermediate level of English Skills — and only a moderate range of vocabulary — if you know EXACTLY what to expect in each section — AND you know HOW To Answer & Fulfill Each Question- & Task-Type On The TOEFL Exam within the time that is given — to the degree that you are expected — then you can actually achieve a score on The TOEFL which is MUCH higher than you might expect!
o if you pay a lot of money for a TOEFL Preparation Course At A Traditional Language School, and the instructor does NOT start talking about The Format Of The Exam at some point in the first day of classes… then go ask for your money back! (And after that — Check Out TOEFL Excellence to see what A TOEFL Preparation Course made by an Expert on the topic looks like.) 😎
(This Is What You Say If Your Teacher Doesn’t Know About The Format Of The Exam — Or Tells You That It’s Not Important)
“How Do I Know If My English Skills Are Good Enough For The TOEFL?”
f you are able to comprehend what you are reading in this post — without having to translate the page or look up a lot of the words in a dictionary — then your level of English comprehension in Reading is (probably) good enough for The TOEFL Exam.
ut the BEST way to find out you “have what it takes” to succeed on The TOEFL Exam — is with a Full Graded & Critiqued Practice Test. Taking the time to do a full practice test (one that actually gives you a report on what you did right, what you did wrong, and how you can improve) is the BEST way to know for sure. Here Is The Most Up-To-Date & Complete TOEFL Practice Test On The Internet.
Or… You Can Just Go Straight To The Proper Training
f you do decide to take The TOEFL Practice Test and then find out that you have some areas of the exam that you need to work on — you will need proper training. And The MOST Complete And Up-To-Date TOEFL Preparation System On The Internet… (and the ONLY one that is actually an entire system, and not just a collection of videos and out-of-date practice questions)… is The TOEFL Excellence Training System… I know, because I created it. 😎
ven if you skip The Practice Test for the moment, and go straight to the training — as PART of the training — I will tell you what areas you may need to work more on, and other areas that you are doing well on. That way you know what to change, and what to keep doing just the way you are. 😉
nd, if you are here because you have already done that — then keep going with the instructions that I am giving you in the emails that you receive from me. If you are here on this article for any other reason, then I encourage you to see what TOEFL Excellence is all about.
very course in the TOEFL Excellence Training System is based on over 12 years of experience teaching students from many different text-books — seeing first-hand what works, and what is a waste of time. And all of the courses, and lessons are designed with YOUR needs in-mind.
t is not just a collection of tips on how you might succeed. But it is a complete system of PROVEN techniques on EXACTLY how you WILL succeed (if you follow the instructions). “Achieve Excellence On The TOEFL iBT Exam” 😎
Have An Excellent Day!
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good day. Thanks a a lot for the info but i still need clarification regarding the procedures for preparing and taking the toefl exam. I’ll be glad if you reply me asap sir because i wanna take the exam before june.
Greetings Rufus,
Thank you for the message.
I’m glad that the information was helpful. As far as preparing for the exam, I have created a Full TOEFL Training System.
You Can Get Started On That Right Away, Here:
TOEFL Excellence – Full TOEFL iBT Exam Training System
As for any other questions, please feel free to ask. I am always happy to help when I can.
Have An Excellent Day,
“The Teacher”
Hello Hafsha,
The results are available on-line about 10 days after you finish the exam. You are supposed to receive an email to alert you when they are available.
Printed scores are sent to whomever you choose to have them sent to (Universities, etc.) about 13 days after you finish the exam.
It is stated, however, that though they are sent 13 after the exam, that it could take 7-10 days for those recipients to receive the scores, if they are mailed within The United States and may take “more time” when being mailed elsewhere.
I know that none of this is very exact, but that is what is stated on the page about this on the official website.
So, to summarize, if you have to have the scores to a specific institution by any set date, you should plan to take the exam no later than 1 month before that time… (but even earlier is better in case you need to re-take the exam, or for any other un-foreseen obstacle).
I hope that helps.
Have An Excellent Day
P.S. you can read the info on the official page here
Thank you for the response, I have a burning question, am a trip of English language in my African country, but I apply for teaching jobs on dubai and one of the requirements is a toefl certificate, so am I supposed to be studying this and sit the exam, or is it the appropriate certificate for the English language job seeker
Hello Ritah,
Thank you for the message.
If that is the requirement for the job, then I guess that is what you will have to do.
However, I can also say that having the TOEFL “certificate” can help you in other ways as well. Such as: University programs, other jobs, and even immigration. So it will be something that you can definitely use again if you do take it. As long as you do-so withing 2 years of taking the exam.
There is not really a “certificate”, but the organization that administers the exam keeps your scores on file for 2 years after the testing date, so you have access to them for that amount of time.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi dear, I am really interested to do this exam. Please someone help me. Am here at PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Hello Pawa,
Thanks for the message.
You can see all Everything You Need To Know About Taking The TOEFL Exam In Papua New Guinea by Simply clicking This Link.
But, unfortunately, there has not been any support for Papua New Guinea for quite some time. So your best option is to take the TOEFL exam in a neighboring area like Australia or New Zealand. There are links on the page I linked above. Like it says, it is “…Everything You Need…”
I hope this helps. Good Luck!
“The Teacher”
What is the requirements for this exam? fees?
Hello Ebisa,
The requirements for the exam (as far as a score) is set by the institution that you are taking the exam for.
As for what you need to do and have BEFORE registering for the exam, you can find out everything you need to know here:
“What You Need To Know And Have BEFORE Registering For The TOEFL iBT Exam
And regarding the price of the exam, I first need to know what country you will be taking the exam in, and then I can get that information for you.
I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Have An Excellent Day!
Dear teacher
I intend to apply to universities in USA, and I am very confused about which test I have to take. Is it preferable for me to take Toefl test?how about the acceptance in the USA universities?
Hello Semarya,
Thanks for the message.
There is no need for any confusion. The easiest way to find out which Exam to take is to ask the the University that you want to attend. But if you wish to go to University in The United States then they will all accept the TOEFL.
The best way to find out all that you need is with the Downloadable PDF I created called: “How Do I Do The TOEFL?”
It explains the ENTIRE TOEFL Process and provides MANY helpful links.
Just click the link, fill out the form with your name and email, and then you will receive an email with a link to the download.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Have An Excellent Day!