TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language.TOEFL test is a standardized English proficiency test that measures the ability of non-native English speakers.The TOEFL scores are accepted by many universities and are also used for screening the fluency of English for potential job applicants and for immigration visas around the world.Some universities consider TOEFL test as a mandatory requierment for admission purposes.Universities located in countries such as the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, The United Kingdom, and many other exemplary regions are advocates of TOEFL exam.

TOEFL iBT is an English proficiency test that is administered via the Internet. The TOEFL iBT exam pattern is categorized into FOUR sections namely – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

TOEFL Exam Section Duration
Reading: 60 – 80 minutes
Listening: 60-90 minutes
BREAK: 10 minutes
Speaking: 20 minutes
Writing: 50 minutes

 SECTION 1 – Reading
3 to 4 passages will be given based on which 36 to 56 questions will be asked.
You can expect each passage to be around 700 words on average.
Practice to complete to each passage in 20 minutes duration.
You are required to reading the passages and answer the questions accordingly.
All the questions in this section are in Multiple Choice format where the answer can either be one of the four given options or two of the four given options.
The questions and passages will be based on Academic topics.
Your ability to read English is measured on a scale of 0 to 30.

SECTION 2 – Listening
Listen to short audio consisting of classroom discussions, lectures, and conversations.
Question asked in this section are in the form of Multiple-Choice, Binary answers and, Charts.
Listen carefully and answer the provided questions accordingly.
This section is comprised of about 34 to 51 questions.
Your ability to listen and understand to the English based context is measured on a scale of 0 to 30.

SECTION 3- Speaking
The speaking section is designed to make to examine the ability to speak in English on the provided topic.
You are required to state your opinion on that topic accordingly.
The topics in this particular section are based on personal experience, preference, course topics or are merely situation based.
You are expected to complete 6 given tasks in this section.
Your ability to speak and understand English contextual words and phrases are measured on a scale of 0 to 30.

SECTION 4 – Writing
Put your reading and listening skills to use in this section
The writing section is divided into two categories – Integrated Writing and Independent Writing
In the integrated writing section, individuals are required to read and listen to a lecture excerpt.
Your task here is to listen or read the provided audio or context carefully and write a passage on exactly 150 words to 225 words.
You will be given 20 minutes to completed the Integrated Writing section.
A topic will be provided to you for putting together a piece for the Independent Writing section.
After carefully gathering the needed information, you are required to write an essay that must consist of at least 300 words.
The Independent Writing task must be completed in 30 minutes.
Your ability to understand and write English is measured on a scale of 0 to 30.

TOEFL PBT is an English Proficiency test that is conducted in paper and pen format. It is specifically for individuals who reside in a region that is not internet-aided. Individuals who prefer PBT over iBT exam can also apply for this type of TOEFL test, contact the TOEFL center in your region for more information.The TOEFL PBT Exam pattern consists of FOUR sections – Listening, Structure and Written, Reading, and Writing

TOEFL PBT Exam Section Duration
 Listening: 30 – 40 minutes
 Structure and Written: 25 minutes
 Reading: 55 minutes
 Writing: 30 minutes

SECTION 1 – Listening
In the listening section, candidates are required to answer 50 questions in about 30 to 40 minutes.
Questions asked in this section are Multiple-Choice based.
The listening section is divided into three segments with short conversations, long conversations, and lectures or talks respectively.
The segments consist of 30 questions, 8 questions, and 12 questions respectively.
In the TOEFL PBT listening section, your ability to listen and understand English context is measured on a scale of 31 to 68.

SECTION 2 – Structure and Written Expression
The structure and written expression consist of 40 questions, that you are required to answer in 25 minutes.
The questions are structured with questions that require sentence completion and identifying errors in given phrases.
In the TOEFL PBT Structure and Written Expression segment, your ability to understand English grammar is measured on a scale of 31 to 68.

SECTION 3 – Reading
The reading section consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions
Your task is to read the provided passages and choose the suitable answers from the provided options.
You will be given 55 minutes to complete the Reading segment of TOEFL PBT.
In the TOEFL PBT reading section, your ability to read and understand English is measured on a scale of 31 to 68.

SECTION 4 – The Test of Written English (TWE)
The test of written English consists of a passage that either needs justification or requires building an argument.
Your task is to read the provided context and build an essay of about 250 to 300 words.
You will be given 30 minutes to complete the TWE segment of TOEFL Paper-based test.
In the TOEFL PBT Test of Written English section, your ability to write English is measured on a scale of 0 to 5.
This is the only section of TOEFL PBT exam where the score is measured on a different scale.