T
he Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is used to measure
your ability to use English in an academic setting. The TOEFL is designed
to indicate your ability to communicate by measuring the impact of reading, lis-
tening, speaking, and writing on effective communication. Strong ability in each of
these four areas will be necessary as you continue learning in English.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE TEST
Proficiency in English is essential if you are to follow class discussions and complete
the reading and writing assignments in most college classes. In many courses, you
may also be required to deliver oral presentations. And if you are applying to a grad-
uate program, you may be given a position as a teaching assistant, which means you
will be expected to help undergraduate students with their schoolwork, instruct
them, and grade their assignments. In order to ensure that you can succeed even
though you are not studying in your native language, and that you will be a com-
petent teaching assistant if you are applying to graduate school, colleges and other
institutions may require you to take the TOEFL. To determine if you need to take
the TOEFL, you should contact each institution to which you are applying for
admission.
About TOEFL iBT
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