TOEFL iBT Exam Pattern
Learn about the format of the TOEFL iBT test, including the latest shortened structure.
Exam Pattern for TOEFL iBT
An overview of the tasks and number of questions you can expect in each section of the TOEFL test.
| Task Description | Questions / Tasks | |
|---|---|---|
Reading | Read passages and respond to questions | 20 questions (2 passages) |
Listening | Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions | 28 questions (3 lectures, 2 conversations) |
Speaking | Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to | 4 tasks (1 independent, 3 integrated) |
Writing | Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response, and state an opinion in an online discussion | 2 tasks (1 integrated, 1 academic discussion) |
About the TOEFL iBT test
The TOEFL iBT test is the premier test of academic English communication. It measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. It evaluates how well you combine your reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks.
The shorter TOEFL format
The TOEFL iBT test has been enhanced and shortened. The total testing time is now just under 2 hours, making it one of the shortest high-stakes English-language tests available. All unscored questions have been removed, and the test features a streamlined instructions and navigation experience.
The Reading section takes 35 minutes, Listening 36 minutes, Speaking 16 minutes, and Writing 29 minutes.
How to prepare for TOEFL iBT
Success in the TOEFL test requires familiarizing yourself with integrated tasks, where you might read a passage, listen to a lecture on the same topic, and then speak or write a response summarizing the information.
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