Information about TOEFL preparation and exam

TOEFL is an American-based test and is accepted worldwide to confirm English language proficiency.

TOEFL General Information

One of the most important steps in the TOEFL exam preparation process is to have a good understanding of the test format and what is expected of you. After completing this step, you can start studying for the different parts of the TOEFL test.

TOEFL Reading

In the TOEFL reading lesson section, you will find explanations and tips for the TOEFL reading section.

TOEFL Reading duration

The TOEFL Reading section takes 60-90 minutes.

Number of TOEFL Reading questions

The TOEFL Reading section consists of 36-56 multiple-choice questions.

TOEFL Reading text types

The reading section contains academic texts. These can include topics ranging from psychology to history.

TOEFL Listening

This section contains resources, lessons, and tips for the TOEFL Listening section.

TOEFL Listening Time

The TOEFL listening section takes 60-90 minutes.

Number of TOEFL Listening questions

The TOEFL Listening section has 34-51 questions.

Types of TOEFL Listening

In the listening section, on-campus talks and lectures are listened to and multiple-choice questions are answered.

TOEFL Speaking

This section contains resources, lessons, and tips for the TOEFL Speaking section.

TOEFL Speaking time

The TOEFL speaking section takes about 20 minutes.

You can take notes on paper. You will have 15-30 seconds to prepare before speaking.

Number of TOEFL Speaking questions

The TOEFL speaking section consists of 6 questions. They are divided into independent (free) and integrated (integrated).

TOEFL Speaking question types

Independent Speaking

The first two questions are free speech questions. This section asks questions about your personal experiences and opinions. For example, "What is your happiest childhood memory?". After seeing the question, you have 30 seconds to prepare. After that, you will answer the question given to you within 45 seconds.

Integrated Speaking

The next 4 questions are integrated speaking questions. In questions 3 and 4, you read a short passage and then listen to a talk about that text. After that, you answer the question. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to talk.

In the last two questions, you listen to a lecture or talk and answer a question about them. You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.

TOEFL Writing

This section contains resources, lessons, and tips for the TOEFL Writing section.

TOEFL writing time

The TOEFL writing section takes 50 minutes.

Number of TOEFL writing questions

There are 2 essay questions in the TOEFL writing section.

TOEFL writing question types

There are 2 essay questions in the writing section.

Integrated Writing

In this part, first the text is read, then the lesson on the same topic is listened to. The lesson and the text either say the same thing or they say opposite things. Then a composition of 150-225 words is written that interprets these two. Its duration is 20 minutes.

Independent Writing

In this section, you are expected to write a 4-5 paragraph essay of 300-350 words in 30 minutes. The use of conjunctions and good word choice in this section increases your score.