This test preparation course, developed by the experts who create, administer and score the TOEFL iBT test, will help English language learners improve their skills.

The TOEFL iBT test is the world’s most trusted and widely accepted English-language assessment. It has helped millions of people achieve their dreams to study, work or live abroad. More than 11,500 universities, government agencies and other institutions in over 160 countries worldwide accept TOEFL iBT scores for making important decisions.

This course will help you understand what you can do to achieve your best TOEFL iBT test score. Instructors will guide you through each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) and, using archived past test questions, will explain the kinds of questions you can expect. You will receive valuable advice, including how to register for the test, how it is scored and how to prepare for test day.

This course is highly interactive, using videos, sample questions with explanations, short quizzes and collaborative discussion boards. You will also have access to real test materials from past tests. During the weeks covering Speaking and Writing, all course participants can receive scores for their practice-test responses.

In addition, there will be free resources and discounted test prep offers throughout the course. Finally, you will receive valuable insider tips to help you do your best on the TOEFL iBT test so you can apply to the university or job of your dreams.

Who takes the TOEFL iBT test? More than 35 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency.

• Students planning to study at an institution or university
• Candidates for scholarships and professional certification
• English-language learners who want to track their progress
• Students and workers applying for visas in certain countries

The TOEFL iBT test is offered in three convenient formats:

• The traditional TOEFL iBT test on a computer at a test center
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition, taken from home and monitored online by a human proctor and artificial intelligence (AI) technology
• TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (in select countries), where the Reading, Listening and Writing sections are taken on paper at a test center, and the Speaking section is taken online at home.

This course will help you prepare for the TOEFL iBT test, regardless of where and how you take it.

TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test)
This comprehensive breakdown provides a detailed overview of the TOEFL iBT syllabus and its four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.

Reading Section:

Reading Comprehension of Academic Passages:

Engage with challenging academic texts from diverse fields like science, history, and literature.
Demonstrate your ability to grasp and interpret complex information, including main ideas, supporting details, and authorial intent.
Answering Questions to Evaluate Understanding and Interpretation:

Respond to questions testing your comprehension, critical analysis, and interpretation skills.
Showcase your ability to synthesize information from the text, make inferences, and draw logical conclusions.
Listening Section:

Listening to Lectures, Discussions, and Conversations:

Listen attentively to academic lectures, group discussions, and everyday conversations presented in audio format.
Develop the ability to comprehend spoken English with varying accents and across diverse academic contexts.
Answering Questions to Assess Comprehension:

Demonstrate your understanding of the spoken content by answering multiple-choice and other question types.
Showcase your ability to extract key information, identify important details, and understand nuances in speech.
Speaking Section:

Expressing an Opinion on a Familiar Topic:

Articulate your thoughts and opinions on familiar subjects in a clear and concise manner.
Showcase your ability to present your ideas articulately and persuasively.
Responding to a Conversation:

Engage effectively in a conversation, responding appropriately to prompts and questions.
Demonstrate your communication skills in, exhibiting active listening, turn-taking, and natural flow.
Summarizing Information from a Reading and a Conversation:

Synthesize information presented in a reading passage and an accompanying audio conversation.
Present a clear and concise summary that captures the essential points from both sources.
Writing Section:

Writing an Essay Based on Reading and Listening Tasks:

Craft an essay that combines information from a reading passage and a listening task.
Showcase your ability to analyze and integrate ideas from different sources fluently and coherently.
Expressing an Opinion on a Given Topic:

Articulate your perspective on a specific topic with clarity and logical organization.
Demonstrate your ability to construct a well-developed argument supported by evidence and examples.
Scoring:

Each Section:

Scores range from 0 to 30, with 30 being the highest score.
Total Score:

Represents a cumulative score across all sections, ranging from 0 to 120.