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TOEFL Test Preparation



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The TOEFL Big Picture   |   Reading   |   Listening   |   Writing   |   Speaking   |   TOEFL iBT Prep




Before you start preparing for the TOEFL iBT, you should know what does it actually test, what is the format of the test and what are the time-limits for various section.

After understanding the test properly, prepare strategically with RAIAA, India.



The TOEFL Big Picture

Section
Content
Time
Score
Reading
3 passages (39 questions)
60 minutes to read and respond to all the questions
0-30 scaled
Listening
Academic lectures
(4 passages, 6 questions each)

Campus Conversations
(2 passages, 5 questions each)
60 minutes to listen and respond to all questions
0-30 scaled
Writing
Integrated Reading + Listening
(1 question)
3 minutes to read, about 2 minutes to listen, 20 minutes to prepare and respond
0-30 scaled

1-5 raw points for each essay
Independent

(2 questions)

30 minutes to read, prepare and respond
Speaking
Independent
(2 questions)
15 seconds to prepare, 45 seconds to respond
0-30 scaled

1-4 raw points for each spoken response
Integrated Reading + Listening
(2 questions)
45 second to read, about 2 minutes to listen, 30 seconds to prepare, 60 seconds to respond
Integrated Listening
(2 questions)
About 2 minutes to listen, 20 second to prepare, 60 seconds to respond







TOEFL iBT Reading Section

Academic Reading Skills

The Reading section measures the test takers ability to understand university-level academic texts and passages. In English-speaking academic environments students are expected to read and understand information from textbooks and other types of academic material. Below are three possible purposes for academic reading.

1. Reading to find information, which involves
• effectively scanning text for key facts and important information
• increasing reading fluency and rate

2. Basic Comprehension, which requires reader to
• understand general topic or main idea, major points, important facts and details, vocabulary in context, and pronoun references
• make inferences about what is applied in the passage

3. Reading to learn, which depends on the ability to
• recognize the organization and purpose of the passage
• understand relationships between ideas (for example, compare and contrast, cause and effect, agree-disagree, or steps in the process)
• organize information into category chart or summary in order to recall major points and important details infer how ideas throughout the passage connect







TOEFL iBT Listening Section

Academic Listening Skills

The listening section measures the test takers ability to understand spoken English from North America and other English-speaking countries. In academic environments students need to listen to lectures and conversations. Below are three possible purposes for academic listening:

1. Listening for basic comprehension, which involves the ability to
• comprehend the main idea, major points and important details related to the main idea (Note: Comprehension for all details is not necessary)

2. Listening for pragmatic understanding, which requires the listener to
• recognize a speakers attitude or degree of certainty
• recognize a speaker's function or purpose

3. Connecting and synthesizing information, which involves the ability to
• recognize the information of information presented
• understand the relationships between ideas presented (for example, compare and contrast, cause and effect, or steps in process)
• make inferences and draw conclusions based on what is implied in the listening material
• make connections among pieces of information in a conversation or lecture
• recognize topic changes, examples, digressions, aside statements, in lectures and conversations; recognize introductions and conclusions in lectures







TOEFL iBT Writing Section

Academic Writing Skills

The Writing section measures test-takers' ability to write in an academic environment. In English-speaking academic situations, students need to present their through clear, well-organized writing.

1. Often students need to write a paper or response on an exam on something they are learning about their classes. They need to combine information they have heard in their class lectures and read about in their textbooks or other reading materials. This type of writing can be referred to as integrated writing. In this type of writing students need to be able to

• take notes on what they hear and use the to organize information before writing
• summarize, paraphrase and cite information from the source material accurately
• write about the ways the information they listened to relates to the information they read

For example, in an academic course, a student might be asked to compare and contrast the points of view expressed by the professor in class and in the assigned reading material. The student must successfully draw information from each source to show the contrast.

2. Students also need to write essays that express and support their opinions based on their knowledge and experience. This type of writing is referred to as independent writing. In this type of writing, students need to be able to express an opinion and support it based on their knowledge and experience.

For example, a student may be asked to write an essay about a controversial issue. The student uses personal experience to substantiate his or her position.







TOEFL iBT Speaking Section

Academic Speaking Skills

The speaking section measures the test takers' ability to speak in English effectively in educational environments. Students should be able to speak in English effectively in educational environments. Students should be able to speak with confidence both in and outside the classroom.

In classrooms, students need to
• respond to questions
• participate in academic discussions wit other students
• synthesize and summarize what they have read in their textbooks and heard in class
• express their views on topics under discussions

Outside of the classroom, students need to
• participate in casual conversations
• express their opinions
• communicate with people in such places as bookstore, the library, and the housing office








TOEFL iBT Test Preparation at RAIAA, India

RAIAA TOEFL classes provide a friendly, supportive learning environment where everyone has the same goal: to get the best possible score.



The reasons why our Test Prep works for you:

Small, Focused Classes

We limit each and every TOEFL class to just 12 students. You will get the personal attention you need, and work at a pace that is right for you. Your instructor will work closely with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, so you will be as prepared as possible.


Expert, Enthusiastic Instructors

RAIAA TOEFL instructors are energetic and smart – they have all scored in the 95th percentile or higher on standardized tests, and they are experts at keeping their students interested and involved.


Free Extra Help

Even with small, focused classes, sometimes it helps to have some extra one-on-one time with your instructor. Your Princeton Review teacher is available to meet with you outside of class, at no extra charge, to help you through the tough areas.


Online Tests

Our online tests are the best way to practice for the TOEFL. You will become comfortable with the format of the actual TOEFL, and you can take the tests at anytime, from anywhere.


Materials that Work

Our research and development team studies the test year round to stay on top of TOEFL trends and to make sure you learn what you need to get your best score. Your course includes The Princeton Review's Manuals and Workbooks for the TOEFL Exam, including Listening, Reading , Structure, and Writing, and a complete set of listening drills.


For more information on our test prep programs, mail at info@raiaa.in

Visit the TOEFL website at www.ets.org/toefl for most up-to-date information



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