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Duration of TOEFL test

Started by sajiv, Nov 26, 2008, 12:37 AM

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The TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in these three disciplines: reading, listening and writing. In most regions of the world you can take the TOEFL on a computer (CBT: Computer-Based Test) somewhere near your home. In areas with limited access to computer-based testing facilities you can take a paper-and-pencil version of the tes

You start by reading the tutorials for which you have unlimited time.

Then you take the Listening Section, which lasts between 40 and 60 minutes and you will answer between 30 and 50 questions.

After the Listening Section you move on to the section called "Structure". This part takes between 15 and 20 minutes and there will be between 20 and 25 questions.

After you have finished the Structure Section there is a short break of 5 minutes and then you start the Reading Section which takes 70 to 90 minutes and includes 44 to 55 questions.

The last part of the TOEFL is the Writing Section. Here you will be given one topic on which you have to write an essay within 30 minutes.

Section Questions Duration
Listening : 30/49 : 15/25
Structure : 20 : 15
Reading : 44 : 70
Writing : 1 Essay : 30