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Can anyone please give the complete information regarding TOEFL?

introduction of TOEFL eligibility, exam pattern and some tips for the TOEFl exam.

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Overview
·         Toefl is the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
·         It is a standard test which a candidate can take if they wish to enroll in foreign universities

 
Eligibility
·         You must have cleared 12th from a high-level institution with a recognized board.
·         The fees for giving TOEFL varies from country to country
·         For Indian candidates, this fee is 165$ which is approximately 11280 rupees.
·         There are some conditions in which foreign universities do not need candidates TOEFL score.
Non-native speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from post-secondary institutions in English-speaking countries
Non-native speakers who have completed at least a two-year course of study in which English was the language of instruction.
Non-native speakers who have taken the TOEFL test within the past two years.

Exam Pattern
·         In TOEFL the reading skill, writing skill, speaking and listening skills are tested.
·         More than 10,000 colleges across 130 countries accept TOEFL score for admissions.
·         The validity of TOEFL Score is 2 years.
·         There are two ways in which a candidate can give TOEFL – Internet-based test and paper-delivered test
·         There are four sections in TOEFL.
·         First is reading which consists of 3-4 passages with a total of 50 questions and time allotted is 55 minutes.
· The second section is listening. These questions consist of 6-9 audio passages which will be played and the student has to attempt questions by listening to the passage. This section is 30-40 min long.
· The third section is speaking and consists of six tasks. In this section, the ability of a candidate to speak English spontaneously is tested. A candidate should be able to convey their ideas clearly and coherently.
· The last section is writing where taker's ability to write in an academic setting is tested.

Tips and tricks
·         Dress comfortably for any room temperature.
·         Eat a good breakfast.
·         Arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes early.
·         Follow directions carefully to avoid wasting time.
·         Do not panic. Concentrate on the task in front of you. Do not think about the questions you have already answered.
·         Do not spend too much time on one question.
·         Do not leave questions blank. If you are not sure of the answer, make the best possible choice.
·         Pace yourself to answer every question and avoid rushing at the end.

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