Toefl

 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam- first step towards career goals!!!!!
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the widely accepted English proficiency test, and the world’s most common requirement for university and college admissions. TOEFL measures candidate’s ability to use and understand English at the university level and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) evaluates how well you combine your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills to perform in academics. Let’s understand the need for TOEFL and also answer few common questions which arise in candidates who wish to take up TOEFL.
Who takes TOEFL?
TOEFL is for all those candidates and students who are planning to study in foreign countries where English is the first language. TOEFL is prerequisite for admissions to most the universities in English speaking countries like United States, Unites Kingdom, Canada, Australia and many others. Students willing to take up an English language learning program should also take up TOEFL. Scholarship and certification candidates, English language learners and candidates applying for working visa in English speaking countries have to take up TOEFL as a part of the requirement.

Who accepts TOEFL test scores?
Well, there are more than 8500 colleges, institutes and agencies over 130 countries which accept TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam scores for admission to various courses. Candidates can find the exact list of Colleges under TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) in the official website http://www.ets.org/.
How to register for TOEFL?
TOEFL is conducted at 4500 test centers in more than 165 countries and the test is conducted 30-40 times a year. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Application Forms are available online and candidates have to make an online payment for registration. The exam fee may vary from US $160 to US $250 depending on the country you apply. Candidates are allowed to take up retest as many times they wish.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Syllabus
TOEFL does not have a well defined syllabus. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Syllabus comprises of four important skills:
1) Reading: Approximately 35-56 questions are asked in this section and the time allotted is 60-80 minutes. The candidate needs to read 3-4 passages and answer questions relating to these passages.
2) Listening: Approximately 34-50 questions are covered in this section and total time allotted is 60-90 minutes. The candidate needs to listen to lectures, conversations, classroom discussions and then answer the questions.
3) Speaking: This section is assigned 20 minutes and includes 6 tasks. The candidate is given one familiar topic to speak for 3-4 minutes.
4) Writing: This section includes 2 tasks and time allotted is 50 minutes. The candidate needs to write two essay responses and support the opinion.
Candidates need to practice well before taking up the exam. There are many TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation Books | Acadzone.Com India, which provide the required guidance and also include old question papers which help candidates understand the level the difficulty and the topics asked.
Find below some of the bestsellers available at TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation Books | Acadzone.Com India. These books can be very helpful and these books also include the revised syllabus and test pattern followed in TOEFL exam.
1) TOEFL iBT Exam: A skills –based Communicative approach (with 6 audio CD) : This book is written by Susan Bates and published by Oxford University Press. This book is one of the bestsellers for TOEFL and includes all that is required to clear TOEFL.
2) TOEFL Exam Essential: This book is published by Learning express and is one of the best books for TOEFL preparation.