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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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