TOEFL

What Is TOEFL?

TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language. More than 6000 schools in more than 110 countries require any student who is not a native English speaker to pass the TOEFL in order to be eligible to study at that school. The TOEFL test is an internationally accepted test that measures English language proficiency for non native English speakers. The TOEFL measures a student’s ability to speak and to understand spoken English as well as ability to read and write with comprehension in English. Every foreign student who wants to study in the US must pass the TOEFL or they will not be admitted to any US college or university. Even online colleges and schools usually require foreign students to pass the TOEFL before they can be admitted.

How To Prepare For The TOEFL

The best way to prepare of the TOEFL is to practice, practice, practice and then practice more. The official TOEFL website is a great resource not only for information on TOEFL testing dates and testing centers in many countries around the world but is also a great resource for materials a student can use to prepare for the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL website has free practice TOEFL tests online and some TOEFL sample questions, sample essay topics, sample TOEFEL essays to show students exactly the type of writing that the test measures, TOEFL vocabulary lists, a listening section so students can practice listening to and comprehending spoken English, free TOEFL sample and practice tests. The TOEFL website also lists other websites and companies that make TOEFL preparation guides and interactive DVDS as well as books full of sample TOEFL tests and essays to give students a clearer idea of the type of material that will be on the TOEFL exam.

Taking The TOEFL

Taking the TOEFL can be nerve wracking for a non native English speaker but it’s important to remember that while the TOEFL is an important test it is possible to take the TOEFL again if the student’ doesn’t do well. There is no grade for the TOEFL, the TOEFL is pass/fail. A student who passes the TOEFL is considered to be fluent enough in English to live and work and study inside the US without a significant language barrier. Since many other countries teach classes in English there are countries besides the US that require foreign students to take the TOEFL to show English proficiency.