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    TOEFL iBT 2022: TOEFL iBT Home Edition, Exam Pattern, Score, Preparation Tips

    Sayantani Barman Sayantani Barman
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    TOEFL iBT is a 3-hour long internet-based test that tests the reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills of international candidates planning to study/work/immigrate abroad. TOEFL pattern is marked on a score range of 0 - 120 with the average score being 82 and above. Due to the pandemic, ETS has also arranged for TOEFL iBT Home Edition that allows candidates to take the exam from the safety of their home.

    Table of Contents

    1. TOEFL iBT Home Edition
    2. TOEFL iBT – Highlights
    3. TOEFL iBT vs IELTS
      3.1 IELTS to TOEFL iBT Score Conversion
      3.2 Is TOEFL iBT Easier than IELTS?
    4. TOEFL iBT vs TOEFL PBT
    5. TOEFL iBT Exam Pattern
    6. TOEFL iBT Score
      6.1 What is a good score on the TOEFL iBT?
    7. TOEFL iBT Preparation

    TOEFL iBT Home Edition

    Due to covid-19, TOEFL iBT home edition is developed by ETS to allow the test-takers to take the test from their homes. TOEFL test pattern of the home edition is similar to that of the test-center-based exam that contains: TOEFL Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. 

    The at-home option is available across the world where TOEFL test center exams were conducted, with the only exceptions of Mainland China and Iran. TOEFL iBT test pattern also consists of reading, listening, speaking, and writing but the monitoring is done by ProctorU®. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition registrations can be availed 24 hours a day, and 4 days a week.

    TOEFL iBT - Highlights

    The following are the key features of the TOEFL exam pattern of iBT are:

    TOEFL iBT full formTOEFL internet-based test
    Conducting authorityETS
    Meant forInternational students willing to study abroad
    Sections tested4 - reading, listening, speaking, and writing
    Exam PatternAnswer 30-40 MCQs (for reading section) in 54-72 minutes
    Answer 28-39 MCQs (for listening section) in 41-57 minutes
    Speak for 10-17 minutes (for speaking section)
    Write 2 descriptive answers (for writing section) in 60 minutes
    Duration3 hours to 3½ hours
    Score range0-120
    Average score obtained in India91
    Average score accepted65-115

    CheckTOEFL Syllabus

    TOEFL iBT vs IELTS

    TOEFL test pattern is preferred more in the US universities and IELTS is more favored in the UK and Australia. Both the IELTS and TOEFL test pattern and syllabus have 4 sections - listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Both are equally renowned English proficiency tests abroad.

    The only difference between IELTS and TOEFL iBT is the score calculation process:

    IELTS overall score is the average score obtained in 4 sections, but, TOEFL iBT overall score is the total score of 4 sections.

    For example, a candidate secures 7 in IELTS reading, 8 in IELTS listening, 8.5 in IELTS speaking, and 6.5 in IELTS writing. Here the overall IELTS score will be: (7+8+8.5+6.5)/4 = 7.5.

    On the other hand, a candidate receives 24 in TOEFL reading, 21 in TOEFL listening, 26 in TOEFL speaking, and 22 in TOEFL writing. The overall TOEFL score will be 24+21+26+22 = 93.

    CheckIELTS vs TOEFL

    IELTS to TOEFL iBT Score Conversion

    The following tables show the conversion from IELTS to TOEFL iBT score:

    TOEFL iBT scoreIELTS Score
    118-1209
    115-1178.5
    110-1148
    102-1097.5
    94-1017
    79-936.5
    60-786
    46-595.5
    35-455
    32-344.5
    0-310-4

    Is TOEFL iBT Easier than IELTS?

    According to certain test-takers, IELTS has been found more difficult than TOEFL. The IELTS reading section is considered more complex than the TOEFL though both of them test English language proficiency.

    Check IELTS Syllabus

    TOEFL iBT vs TOEFL PBT

    TOEFL PBT is the paper-based exam of TOEFL and this format is available only in locations where the internet is not available. The picture below shows how different these formats are :

    ParametersTOEFL iBTTOEFL PBT
    Frequency97% of candidates take the TOEFL iBT examA very less percentage of candidates take the TOEFL PBT exam
    SyllabusTOEFL iBT tests all 4 sections – listening, speaking, writing, and readingTOEFL PBT is limited to only listening, writing, and reading
    ScoringTOEFL iBT is calculated on a score scale of 0 – 30 for each 4 sectionsTOEFL PBT follows a complex process where the three sections are calculated on a score scale of 310 – 677
    University PoliciesTOEFL iBT is accepted by the majority of universitiesTOEFL PBT has certain restrictions

    TOEFL iBT Exam Pattern

    TOEFL iBT syllabus includes four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing each having a specific TOEFL question pattern. As per the changes in the pattern of TOEFL exam, details of these sections are discussed in the section below:

    ParametersTOEFL ReadingTOEFL ListeningTOEFL SpeakingTOEFL Writing
    TaskRead 3-4 passages of 700 words eachListen to lectures (3-5 minutes) and conversations (3 minutes)Answer the questions in English after reading a passage or listening to an excerptWrite an essay on the prompt
    Special instructionsNote-taking allowedNote-taking allowedThe speakers will have different accentsThe essays must contain examples
    The recordings of the lecture and conversation will be available only Once
    Speakers will have different accents
    Number of questions30-40 (10 questions with each passage)28-39 questions4 questions2 questions
    Duration54-72 minutes41-57 minutes10-17 minutes50 minutes

    CheckTOEFL Reading Question Types

    TOEFL iBT Score

    TOEFL iBT score is all about the raw score to scaled score conversion. TOEFL iBT score range is 0-120 and each section has a score range of 0-30. The following table denotes the raw score range of each section and how TOEFL scores are calculated:

    SectionRaw Score rangeTOEFL Score Calculation
    TOEFL Reading0-45Based on the number of correct answers
    TOEFL Listening0-34Based on the number of correct answers
    TOEFL Speaking0-24 (each speaking task carry equal points)Based on the quality of the answer, fluency, and range of vocabulary
    TOEFL Writing0-10 (each writing task carry equal points)Based on the structure of essays, usage of relevant examples, words, and connecting words

    During the TOEFL score calculation, raw TOEFL scores are converted into scaled scores. Check this table to understand the equivalent scaled score of the obtained raw points in TOEFL iBT.

    Reading Raw ScoreListening Raw ScoreSpeaking Raw ScoreWriting Raw ScoreScaled Score
    45, 4434161030
    43, 42, 413329
    40, 3915928
    38, 373227
    36311426
    35, 3430825
    33291324
    321223
    3128722
    301121
    2927620
    28261019
    272518
    26249517
    252316
    2422815
    2321414
    2220713
    19312
    21611
    201810
    191759
    1816428
    17157
    1436
    161315
    151224
    14113
    13, 121012
    11, 1091
    9 and below8 and below000

    To obtain the score, the candidates need to proceed with the TOEFL iBT login. It will direct them to their TOEFL IBT account. From here, they need to navigate to the score section to receive the TOEFL score report.

    CheckTOEFL Average Score

    What is a Good Score on the TOEFL iBT?

    Candidates are always advised to aim for a score of around 100 – 110 which is considered a perfect score as demanded by the top universities. To get yourself admitted in one of the Ivy Leagues then scoring around 110 – 120 will be very helpful.

    CheckWhat is a Good TOEFL Score?

    TOEFL iBT Preparation

    TOEFL iBT pattern requires the candidate to follow a solid TOEFL preparation plan to be able to obtain the a TOEFL score:

    • Prepare a TOEFL study plan and set a target score
    • Opt for official TOEFL resources like ETS’s Official Guide to TOEFL Test
    • Work on vocabulary to excel in TOEFL writing pattern
    • For TOEFL speaking pattern preparation, work on pronunciations and scoring criteria
    • During the TOEFL listening preparation, pay attention to the intonations
    • Regularly practice from TOEFL practice papers
    • Opt for TOEFL coaching, or online classes that offer tailor-made preparation classes

    CheckTOEFL preparation time

    TOEFL practice tests often come with solved answers and explanations, which helps the candidates to prepare for TOEFL in the best possible way. So, securing a good TOEFL score can be easier with these TOEFL practice papers.

    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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