What is the TOEFL test and how to pass it?

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The TOEFL is one of the most used English proficiency exams in the world, and your qualification is used as a requirement to obtain academic degrees, make exchanges abroad, and even obtain Visas to visit some of the most important countries.

There are 2 types:

International: This is the official and has international validity. Whether you want to get a residence visa or study abroad, it is an indispensable requirement. It can be presented in two ways; iBT and PBT 

Institutional (also known as ITP): This is in pencil and paper, its validity is only nationally (sometimes only valid in the institution that made it).

Examine 5 skills:

Reading Comprehension: Its objective is to determine your level of compression when reading.

Listening Comprehension: Measure how well you understand spoken English.

Speaking: Evaluate your ability to express yourself orally in English. PBT mode does not include this section.

Writing: Determine how advanced your writing skills are.


Structure: Examine your grammar, the way you structure sentences and use vocabulary based on context. This section is of extreme importance in the iBT.





Tips to deal with the test

1. Learn how the exam works
Understanding that whole process well increases your score considerably.

2. Set a goal
When you start your preparation, set study schedules that you will follow weekly, as well as a calendar of the activities you have to do.

3. Perform Mock Exams
A Mock Exam is a test that will tell you the approximate grade you will get if you take the exam at this time.


Link to practice: https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/practice_sets/