What is the TOEFL?
This test measures your ability to communicate in English in a university setting. It has about 90 questions divided into four sections. Students have about 3 ½ hours to complete the test. There is a 10-minute break between the second and third sections.
The TOEFL iBT measures your ability to:
- Speak using formal and informal language in response to questions
- Listen to a recording, then respond to questions about the recording in writing
- Read a passage, then answer questions in writing about what you just read
TOEFL iBT Test Content, Structure and Administration
The TOEFL test measures all four academic skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing the way they’re used in the classroom.
Duolingo
Duolingo is well known for its mobile app and website. Many universities now accept Duolingo’s English test along with the TOEFL or the IELTS. Duolingo lets you share your score for free. You can also practice the Duolingo test for free once you create an account. About 3,000 organizations accept the test, which you can take online at any time from anywhere in the world.
This test has two parts. First, a 45-minute-long section measures your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Then, you complete a 10-minute video section. In this part of the test, you respond to open-ended questions.
