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More about the TOEFL iBT

The Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is employed in college and university settings. Scores on the test are required by most colleges and universities, professional schools, and some sponsoring institutions and professional organizations.

The TOEFL iBT takes about four and a half hours to complete, and is administered on computer at pre-selected testing sites.

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TOEFL iBT Structure

The TOEFL iBT is divided into four sections, which always appear in the following order: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.

Reading Section
Approximate Time	60 minutes
Format	3 Reading Passages
Questions	39
Topics Tested	Reading Vocabulary Sentence and paragraph structure

Listening Section
Approximate Time	50 minutes
Format	6 Listening Passages
Questions	34
Topics Tested	Listening comprehension Vocabulary Idioms Verbal memory

Speaking Section
Approximate Time	20 minutes
Format	6 Tasks
Questions	6
Topics Tested	Listening comprehension Reading Speaking Sentence and paragraph organization

Writing Section
Approximate Time	55 minutes
Format	2 Tasks
Questions	2
Topics Tested	Reading Listening comprehension Writing Sentence-paragraph organization Analytical reasoning