TOEFL iBT:Truths, Myths & Tips

Daniyar Salikhov, IRC DirectorU.S. Embassy Tashkent

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What is TOEFL iBT?

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Most widely accepted English-language test in the world

9,000+ colleges and universities

130 countries, incl. United States, United Kingdom, Australia, etc

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At this session

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We’ll discuss:

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Structure + Scoring

We’ll discuss:

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Structure + Scoring

Registration

We’ll discuss:

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Structure + Scoring

Registration

Best practices

We’ll discuss:

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Structure + Scoring

Registration

Best practices

FAQs/Myths

We’ll discuss:

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Structure + Scoring

Registration

Best practices

FAQs/Myths

Resources

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Test sections

READING (3-4 text passages, 35-56 questions, 60-80 min)

LISTENING (4-6 lectures, 2-3 convos, 34-51 questions, 60-90 min)

SPEAKING (2+4 tasks, 20 min)

WRITING (1+1 tasks, 50 min)

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Scoring

One section = 30 points

Four sections = 4 * 30 = 120 points

Scores valid for two years

Sent to universities by ETS

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RegistrationTake test 3-4 months before your college application deadline

Explore centers that administer the test

Register early

$160 paid online (VISA card) via toefl.org

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What have successful test takers done?

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Start preparing at least 8 weeks in advance

Use English every day: read, listen, speak, write

Take mock tests

Know what’s required of you in different sections

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Practice taking notes

How fast can you type?

On the test, don’t panic, don’t spend too much time on one question, don’t think about questions you’ve already answered, don’t leave questions blank

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Students ask...

How long should I study to score 100?

Which is the best TOEFL prep book?

Which is easier - TOEFL or IELTS?

Can I take TOEFL at the Embassy?

If I get a high score, can I get a scholarship to study in the U.S.?

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How can I score 100 on TOEFL iBT?

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Work.Hard. And forget about a secret formula

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ResourcesEmbassy’s IRC has plenty of TOEFL prep resources

http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/

TOEFL® Go Anywhere website (http://www.toeflgoanywhere.org/)

TOEFL® TV Channel on YouTube® (http://www.youtube.com/user/TOEFLtv)

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Good luck on your journey to international education!

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QUESTIONS?

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