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Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions for the TOEFL
test. If you have more questions, e-mail comment@testden.com.
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How
can I register for the TOEFL test? |
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To register for the TOEFL
test, visit the official TOEFL test information
page and select your country. After selecting your country,
choose "Scheduling an Appointment to Take the Test." Then
you can find all the registration information you require. |
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Do
I have to take the computer-based TOEFL test? |
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If the computer-based TOEFL test is
offered in your country, then you must take it. ETS, the
organization that oversees TOEFL, is working towards phasing
out the paper-based test. To find out what format of test
you have to take, visit the TOEFL
Web site.
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Should
I have excellent computer skills? |
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You don't need computer experience
to take the TOEFL test. There are mandatory tutorials on test
day to show you how to take the test. These tutorials are
not timed and show you the "skills" needed to take
the test. |
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What
is "computer-adaptive testing? |
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For the adaptive portions
of the computer-based TOEFL test--Listening and Structure--the
language level of each question depends on how you answer
the previous question. |
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What's
the best way to practice for the TOEFL test? |
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There are many ways to prepare
for test day. It helps to be familiar with the format of the
TOEFL test and to be proficient in writing, reading, and listening.
TestDEN offers practice in all
these areas. The Web is an excellent resource for English
practice, from chat
groups to news groups to English language Web sites. |
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How
often can I take the TOEFL test? |
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You can take the TOEFL CBT
once per calendar month. For example, if you take the test
in June, you must wait until July to take it again. |
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Do
I have to write the essay? |
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All students who take the
TOEFL CBT must write the essay. The essay makes up approximately
half of your final Structure score. |
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How
is the computer-based TOEFL test scored? |
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Listening and Structure, computer-adaptive
sections, give scores based on your performance and difficulty
of your questions. Your Structure score is combined with
your essay score. Reading is scored according to how many
questions you answer correctly.
A more detailed explanation can be found
at http://www.toefl.org/cbscrsvc.html.
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