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TOEFL(Test Of English as a Foreign Language) is conducting to assess the English fluency of the students from non-English speaking countries to get admission in the foreign universities. The test evaluates the reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities of the test-taker. The TOEFL exam is relied by over 6000 universities, colleges, business and professional schools of around 140 countries. The test is conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is a registered trademark for the test administered since 1964. It keeps the provision of sending the test scores to four universities of the student’s choice. In India, the fee for TOEFL test is US$165, which includes the cost of the score report and four score recipient universities cost. TOEFL-iBT for Indian Students: TOEFL-iBT (Internet Based Test) was launched in the year 2005 and was commenced from 2006 in India. It is intended to restore the precious two versions of the test and is gradually becoming available worldwide. In India, TOEFL is offered as an Internet-based Test, which is a linear and not a computer adaptive test. Here the test takers will answer all the questions from the same range of difficulty, rather than receiving questions based on their ability levels. In a TOEFL iBT, students have to take an online test directly from the ETS test centers. There will be approximately 45 test sessions a year, usually on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. TOEFL-iBT is an integration of assessing four different skills for… [Read More...]

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TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) like IELTS is a test to evaluate a student’s English speaking skills. It is a standard test to measure a student’s English fluency in order to communicate with his/her peers when he/she enters the academic set up of the university. Unlike GRE, TOEFL is not a computer adaptive test. The TOEFL consists of four sections- Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The total score is out of 120. Every university has a minimum score requirement in order to admit a student to a particular program. Some universities even have sectional cut-offs for certain programs. It is very crucial that students score very well in TOEFL as a high score in TOEFL helps students get into good universities abroad.SpeakingIt is observed that many students have a major problem in the speaking section. For students who are not fluent in English speaking, practice well in advance. It is essential to speak clearly with minimum of grammatical errors. So, it is ok to speak slowly but correctly. However, do try to complete your response within the time frame so as not to lose your points. Conversing with friends in English will definitely help. Over a period of time, you will see a difference in yourself. However, it is best to have good professional coaching to really do well.ListeningIn this section you have to listen to a set of dialogues and answer the questions based on them. This is an… [Read More...]

TOEFL is one of the essential tests for pursuing higher education abroad especially in the USA. A test that assesses a student’s proficiency of academic English, TOEFL is one of the deciding factors for the university to admit a student as well as for the VISA procedure. Here is the brief overview of how to go about on the day when you take TOEFL.Like GRE or GMAT your passport is your hall-ticket for TOEFL. Make sure that your passport is in order before you even register for the TOEFL test. You will NOT be permitted to give TOEFL without your passport. Be sure to reach the test centre well in advanced so you can well complete all the formalities beforehand. You will be asked to fill a form and then your seat will be allotted to you. This process takes a better part of 15-20 minutes therefore make sure well before time.Unlike GRE you are allowed to carry your watch and water bottle with you so it is alright if you carry these items. TOEFL lasts for roughly four hours so it is important that you are refreshed and alert. Don’t stress your self. Keep a cool head and concentrate on your test. It may happen that while you are still on the listening section some students have already reached the speaking section so make sure that you don’t get distracted. Also many students around you may start speaking on the same time… [Read More...]

Did you know the seemingly listening section of the TOEFL can really prove dangerous unless mastered properly? Since the listening test comprises different accents spoken by English speaking people, mastering all required skills is a must to get a good score. In this article, we present a few tips which we think will help you optimize your score in the listening section of the TOEFL. As different dialects used by people of different English speaking countries appear in the listening section, you must be able to identify each individual sound. Hence, we suggest you to watch selective programs like sitcoms and hour-long dramas on TV on a regular basis. Why should you follow only these programs? Because these programs are spoken in dialogue and deal, finally with problems and solutions, and are similar to the conversation you will encounter on the TOEFL. You should take notes and make sure to identify the problems and solutions while listening to sitcoms and the hour-long drama. Start doing research on any idioms or slang you might hear. This will come in handy for you in the exam because many rhetorical function questions deal directly with idiomatic expressions. Download news articles from a variety of sources like news articles from the BBC or Business English from I-tunes where English spoken words are used and listen to these words at least for half an hour every day. This will help you expand your vocabulary and even improve your… [Read More...]

Test of English as a foreign language popularly known as TOEFL and pronounced as “toe-full ” is an international test that assesses  an individual’s proficiency in English language. It is one of the most widely accepted English language tests in the world. Unlike tests like GRE and GMAT, TOEFL not only tests your vocabulary but also your skills in reading , listening and understanding, speaking and writing in English. TOEFL is a pre-requisite for non-native English speakers for their admission into international English speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test. The test was first administered in 1964 and has since been taken by more than 23 million students. The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). The TOEFL Committee of Examiners is composed of 12 specialists in linguistics, language testing, teaching or research. Its main responsibility is to advise on TOEFL test content. The committee helps ensure the test is a valid measure of English language proficiency reflecting current trends and methodologies. What makes TOEFL stand out from rest of the exams is that it is the most widely accepted English language testing exam in the world. It is accepted in more than 6000 institutions in 110 countries which includes some of the top rated universities in the world. Also the entire test gets over on the same day which helps the test taker save time and… [Read More...]

TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) Test of English as Foreign Language is a mandatory test, required by all countries to allow nationals of different nation to reside or study in their country. The objective of this test is to check the competency and fluency of the candidate in the English language. The TOEFL is a test that shows your level of English. The university wants to know that you know enough English to understand the courses and do well in school. Almost every university in the world requires a certain TOEFL score. How Does CAT Work? The TOEFL is a computerized test that adapts to your performance. This format is called a CAT (computer-adaptive test). As you take the test, the computer will select questions based on your performance. If you get a question correct, the test may select a more difficult one next. If you get a question wrong, the computer may select an easier one next. Thus, the test adapts to your performance. Each computer-based test section meets pre-established specifications, including the types of questions asked and the subject matter presented. The statistical characteristics of the questions answered correctly and incorrectly, including their difficulty levels, are taken into account in the calculation of scores. Therefore, scores of all test takers can be compared even though they received different questions. SECTION 1. Listening The Listening Section has been designed with purpose to test the candidates integrated “visuals and reading skills.” This… [Read More...]

Scoring at least a 110 for Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not an impossible task. You simply need to start preparing early by first coming up with an effective study plan that will help you ace the test on your first try. But what exactly is the most effective way to prepare for your TOEFL? Read on for 4 easy tricks to score well for your TOEFL test. 1) Choose the best TOEFL self-help guides for you If you are unfamiliar with TOEFL, it’s important that you start becoming familiar with the test questions and structure. The best way to achieve this is simply by practising. Although this step might sound easy, you might initially feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of TOEFL self-help guides available these days. You can choose to get self-help books, CD-ROMs and even tapes. Don’t be easily swayed by advertising or nice covers. Take some time to think about which method will best help you absorb information. For example, if you get motion sickness easily from reading books on the bus or train, you might want to consider getting tapes so you can listen to them when you are travelling from one place to the other. 2) Consider enrolling in a preparation course Taking up a TOEFL preparation course will definitely cost a lot more than simply getting some self-help guides. However, the help given during your prep course is generally more effective and… [Read More...]

What is a preposition? Preposition means “to position or place in position in advance” . A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition. A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence. The standardized examinations for study abroad programs emphasize on the usage of proper grammar elements like the “prepositions”. Here is a list of most common prepostions which are used and are to be learnt by any pupil appearing for the standardized exams like the GRE, TOEFL and GMAT.
1. Aboard
2. About
3. Above
4. Absent
5. According To
6. Across
7. After (This One Can Also Be A Subordinating Conjunction. In Other Words, It Can Be Followed By A Noun Or A Sentence, Depending On The Meaning).
8. Against
9. Ahead Of
10. All Over
11. Along
12. Alongside
13. Amid Or Amidst
14. Among
15. Around
16. As (This One Can Also Be A Subordinating Conjunction. In Other Words, It Can Be Followed By A Noun Or A Sentence, Depending On The Meaning).
17. As Of
18. As To
19. As + ADVERB OF TIME + As
20. As Early As
21. As Late As
22. As Often As
23. As Much As
24. As Many As, Etc.
25. Aside
26. Astride
27. At
28. Away From
29. Bar… [Read More...]

Earlier I discussed prepositions and Idioms for standardized exams. In this article I will discuss a less important but unavoidable part of speech which you will see in abundance when you take your GRE / GMAT/ TOEFL. The sentence completion and reading comprehension questions which appear in the standardized exams require you to have a good knowledge of a variety of interjections. The problem here is that, you have a huge number of interjections in vogue but only a few will be tested. Lets see a few examples-
Ouch, that hurt!
Ouch, you stepped on my toe!
Oh no, I forgot that the exam was today.
Wow! That is a giant pumpkin!
Yippee! We won!
Whoa! Hold your horses!
Bravo, you did a great job!
Hey! Put that down!
I heard one guy say to another guy, “He has a new car, eh?”
I don’t know about you but, good lord, I think taxes are too high!
For the first time when I was learning the concept of interjection usage, I could infer from my textbooks –
1. It’s not wise to use interjections in professional, formal, academic texts.
2. Interjections are often used alone as a full sentence i.e. they stand by themselves, but they are a part of complex sentences used in routine conversations.
3. Interjections are words or phrases used to express sudden anger, joy or emotion of other kinds. They are used to exclaim or protest or command. They… [Read More...]