THE TOEFL TEST STRUCTURE
The TOEFL test structure is undoubted quite a straightforward and a consequent one. We have already mentioned above about the four main parts, which are: reading, listening, speaking, and writing, the exam is approximately four and a half hours long. The questions of some sections can be incorporated, for example, the candidate may need to read, listen, and then give an answer in a written or oral form.
Now let’s try to look at the description of each section below to have better comprehensibility of the exam pattern.
TOEFL iBT Test Sections
Section | Time Limit | Questions | Scores | Tasks |
Reading | 54–72 minutes | 30–40 questions | 0-30 | Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions. |
Listening | 41–57 minutes | 28–39 questions | 0-30 | Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. |
Break | 10 minutes | — | 0-30 | — |
Speaking | 17 minutes | 4 tasks | 0-30 | Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. |
Writing | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | 0-30 | Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. |
NOTE:- TOEFL is valid for 2 years from the qualifying date.