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TOEFL abbreviation of

Test of English as a Foreign Language.

TOEFL is a test that evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English as an Academic setting. It is often taken by foreign students who want to study at universities in English-speaking countries.

The purpose of

TOEFL Academic

General

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For educational, research or other purposes related to academic activities abroad, or in Indonesia.

Postgraduate students 550

Bachelor 500

field of work, preferment or work assignment.

Preferment 500

T O E F L

Kinds of TOEFL

International TOEFL test

It has the new issues (questions) in every test procession the validity period is two years

can be used to register to universities in all the world

Institutional TOEFL test

Six months

Can’t be used to register to overseas universities.

Sourced on issues (questions) a last few years from International TOEFL test.

TOEFL Like-Test only to meet the requirements of certain universities in Indonesia http://www.geniusedukasi.com/apa-itu-toefl/

Type of

T O E F issued L by ETS (English Testing Service)

PBT (Paper Based Test) ITP (Institutional Testing Program)

IBT (Internet Based Test) CBT (Computer Based Test)

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PBT (Paper Based Test) • • •

It was the first TOEFL issued by ETS. The PBT-TOEFL test system uses paper or sheets of question paper and answer sheets to be filled with 2B pencils. The material tested is: Listening, Structure, and Reading. Score range 217 – 677. Duration : 2 - 2.5 hours.

Structure TOEFL Test PBT (Paper Based Test)

Structure TOEFL Test PBT (Paper Based Test) TOEFL consists of three parts (sections) with 140 questions. This TOEFL test always starts with Listening Comprehension which consists of Part (parts) A, B and C, then forwarded with Structure and Written Expression which consists of Part A and B, and the last is Reading Comprehension.

Listening Comprehension

Structure and Written Expression

Reading Comprehension

not all TOEFL tests use TWE

Test of Written English (TWE)

Listening Comprehension (Understanding in Listening) This section tests your ability to listen to short conversation or short speeches in English through tape or other audio media provided by the TOEFL test committee.  The number of questions on this chart is: 50 questions  Duration: 40 minutes.

Structure and Written Expression This section deals with Structure or grammar. This section is your ability to understand the grammars and phrases that are prevalent in the English language. In addition, this section demands your ability in understanding and knowing the location of the error of the phrase or grammar.  Number of questions: 40 questions  Duration: 25 minutes.

Reading Comprehension This section test your ability to understand various types of scientific reading related to: topics, main ideas, reading content, meaning of words or groups of words, as well as detailed information relating to the reading. Because the level of vocabulary and text difficulty levels used in the reading are quite high, you should use the right strategy in working on this section.  Number of questions: 50 questions  Duration: 55 minutes.

Test of Written English (TWE) This section tests your ability to write an essay. You will be given a specific topic and then you are asked to pour in short essay writing. But not all TOEFL tests use TWE, even the few who include it as one of the test materials. TWE scores are given separately from the TOEFL score overall. The scoring scale ranges from 1-6. If TWE includes the part tested in a TOEFL test, it is usually executed before the Listening Comprehension exam.  Number of questions: 1 topic  Duration: 30 minutes. TABEL

Tabel 1.1 Aspects of TOEFL Test PBT

Sub Test

Number of questions

Duration

Listening Comprehension

50

40 minutes

Structure & Written Expression

40

25 minutes

Reading Comprehension

50

55 minutes

Test of Written English

1 topic

30 minutes

Total Duration

2,5 hours

IBT (Internet Based Test) • • • • •

iBT-TOEFL or also known as Next Generation (NG) This is the latest TOEFL Test type issued by ETS and started since 2005, in Indonesia started since 2006 as the TOEFL Test standard in the world. Using computer and internet as a media. Answer questions online. The material tested is: Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. Score range : 0 -120. Duration : 4 hours.

Structure TOEFL Test IBT (Internet Based Test)

Structure TOEFL Test iBT (Internet Based Test) TOEFL consists of four parts (sections) with 25 questions. This TOEFL test starts with Reading Comprehension, then forwarded with Listening Comprehension, then forwarded with Speaking and the last isWritting. Reading Comprehension

Listening Comprehension

Speaking

Test of Written English (TWE)

Reading Comprehension  Reading sessions (reading) consist of 3 to 5 readings, each

containing 700 words and followed by several questions related to the reading.  The theme of the readings is academic  In addition, they also contain some rhetorical functions, such as causation, comparisons, and arguments.  In this session, test takers will be asked about key ideas, reading details, conclusions, important information, reminders (insertion statements), vocabulary, rhetorical purposes, overall ideas, and the latest is to fill in tabei or complete the conclusions.  Number of questions: 12-14 questions  Duration: 60-100 minutes.

Listening Comprehension  The listening session consists of two conversations and four

academic discussions.  In the conversation there will be two speakers, a student and a professor or a campus staff.  Participants will only be given conversation material once .  Each conversation will be followed by 5 questions and each discussion followed by 6 questions. • The number of questions : 6-9 parts, each consisting of 56 questions • Duration: 40 minutes.

Speaking 

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The speaking session consists of 6 exercises, two independent exercises and 4 interrelated exercises. In an independent exercise, participants are asked to provide opinions on a hot or familiar topic. At this stage, the spontaneous speaking ability of the participants is evaluated. Furthermore, in two interrelated exercises, participants are asked to read short passages, listen to academic lectures or conversations about lecture life, and answer questions by combining information appropriate to the reading or conversation. Then in two subsequent related exercises, participants are asked to listen to academic lectures or conversations about campus life and respond to questions they hear. At this stage, the participants' ability to integrate information is appropriately evaluated The responses submitted by the participants will be digitally recorded and sent to ETS's Online Scoring Network (OSN) and evaluated by three to six experts. • Number of questions: 6 questions • Duration: 20 minutes.

Test of Written English (TWE)  Consisting of two exercises.  The first exercise is related exercise and the second is an independent

exercise.  In interrelated exercises, participants read an academic-themed reading and then listen to a discussion that has the same theme. Participants will write a conclusion about the key points of what they hear and explain their relationship to what they read.  While in an independent exercise, participants must write an essay stating, explaining, and supporting the participants' opinions on an issue.  This response will be sent to ETS OSN and evaluated by four experts. • Number of questions: 2 questions • Duration: 50 minutes. TABEL

Tabel 1.2

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PBT and IBT. PBT

IBT

Using paper

Using Computer and Internet

Score from 310-677

Score from 0-120

Limited participation

Unlimited participation

Duration: 2-2,5 hours

Duration: 4 hours

Questions: - Listening 50 - Structure and Written Expression 40 - Reading Comprehension 50

Questions: - Reading 12-14 - Listening 5 - Speaking 6 - Writing 2

The general aspect of

T O E F L ’s mastery

Structure and Written Expression

Listening Comprehension

Test of Written English (TWE)

Reading Comprehension

LISTENING General strategies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Be familiar with the direction Listening carefully to the passage Know the easier and the more difficult questions Be familiar with the pacing of the test Never leave any answer blank Use any remaining time to look ahead at the questions that follow

Structure general strategies 1. Be familiar with the directions. 2. Begin with questions I through I5.

3. Continue with questions I6 through 40. 4. If you have time, return to questions II

through I5. 5. Guess to complete the section before time is up.

reading general strategies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Be familiar with the directions. Do not spend too much time reading the passages. Do not worry if a reading passage is on a topic you are unfamiliar with. Do not spend too much time on a question you are unsure of. Guess to complete the section before time is up.

Writing General strategies 1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

Read the question carefully, the question exactly as it is asked. Organize your response very clearly. Whenever you make any general statement, be sure to support that statement. Stick to vocabulary and sentence structures that you know. Finish writing your essay a few minutes early so that you have time to proof what you wrote.

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