What TOEFL iBT is, who needs it, and why it matters for university.
Many university applicants only know IELTS. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an ETS exam.
Structure: 4 sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing — total 0–120.
Duration: About 2 hours.
Who needs it? Any university accepting TOEFL instead of or alongside IELTS — typically 70–100+ depending on tier.
vs IELTS: TOEFL is 100% academic and computer-based. TOEFL Speaking has more integrated tasks.
Next step: free assessment → know your CEFR level.
Mental translation, ignoring integrated tasks, and expecting scores without mocks.
Diagnostic vs progress vs simulation — differences and schedule.
Honest comparison — when class helps and when solo can work.
Free assessment — personal roadmap based on your CEFR level and academic goals