Beginner's Guide to TOEFL iBT
Everything you need to know before starting your preparation.
What is TOEFL?
The TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. It is widely accepted by over 11,500 universities in 160+ countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Why take the TOEFL?
Study Abroad (Accepted by 11,500+ universities worldwide)
Global Career (Preferred by many international organizations)
Immigration (Accepted for visas in key English-speaking countries)
Test Format Breakdown
⏳ Total Time: Under 2 hours🎯 Total Score (0 to 120)
Reading
35 mins20 Questions
Read 2 passages and answer questions. Measures your ability to understand academic texts.
Listening
36 mins28 Questions
Listen to 3 lectures and 2 conversations. Measures your ability to understand spoken English.
Speaking
16 mins4 Tasks
1 Independent Task, 3 Integrated Tasks. Speak into a microphone about familiar topics and materials.
Writing
29 mins2 Tasks
Integrated Writing (Read, Listen, Write) and Academic Discussion (Read, Write).