TOEFL iBT: Truths, Myths & Tips
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TOEFL iBT:Truths, Myths & Tips
Daniyar Salikhov, IRC DirectorU.S. Embassy Tashkent
Monday, March 17, 2014
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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
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Structure + Scoring
Registration
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Structure + Scoring
Registration
Best practices
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Structure + Scoring
Registration
Best practices
FAQs/Myths
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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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