What is TOEFL?
The TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a widely recognized standardized test designed to measure the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is commonly required by universities, colleges, and institutions in English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia, as part of the admissions process.
Best TOEFL Classes in Nepal to Succeed in 2024
Our TOEFL preparation class at ETEC is designed to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to tackle all sections of the TOEFL test with confidence. The course covers the four key skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening, providing comprehensive practice to enhance your academic abilities.
With a focus on expanding your academic vocabulary, you will improve your chances of achieving higher scores. We share practical tips and tricks to impress the examiner and maximize your performance. All activities are based on authentic TOEFL materials, and your progress will be assessed through official TOEFL score evaluations.
Our classes teach valuable time management skills and provide mock tests to help you familiarize yourself with the test format. In just a short period, you’ll see significant improvements in your scores, ensuring you’re fully prepared to succeed on the TOEFL exam.
Understanding TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized computer-based test that measures the English language ability of non-native speakers, particularly those wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. It is designed to assess the four key academic English skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing, as they are used in classroom settings. This makes the TOEFL an excellent indicator of a student’s preparedness for university-level coursework in English.
Accepted by over 11,500 universities and institutions in more than 190 countries and territories, the TOEFL is recognized as one of the premier English proficiency tests worldwide. It is widely used for study, work, and immigration purposes.
Choosing the TOEFL iBT test to demonstrate your English proficiency shows universities that you are ready to succeed in an academic environment. It is one of the leading English-language tests, alongside IELTS, Cambridge Assessment English, and Trinity College London exams, and offers a reliable measure of your language skills for global opportunities.
TOEFL Skills Test Assessment Formats
Reading
Question type:
3–4 passages, 10 questions each
Total no. of questions: About 30-40
Total time: 54-72 minutes
Listening
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
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
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