Tuesday, May 11, 2010

TOEFL - TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE

What is TOEFL Test?

You take TOEFL test if you plan to study abroad. In Malaysia , it is compulsory for those planning to study overseas to take this test. The objective of this test is to measure the ability of students to use English as a medium of communication. This particular test is widely accepted at most universities and colleges in the world.

In this IT savvy days, taking TOEFL test is more convenient with the iBT technique. iBT stands for Internet Based Test whereby students are tested by using internet instead of paper.

There is also Paper Based Test or PBT whereby students will be tested by using paper or written test.*

(*Note that both techniques of test depend on format offered by the test centers)

Both TOEFL iBT and
TOEFL PBT measure how fluent students can speak in English, how well can the students' read, listen and write by using English language. In addition, if you take PBT,  writing skills will be measured through the TWE or Test of Written English.



Which institution in Malaysia provide TOEFL Exam Preparation course/programme?

  • There are variety of TOEFL test centres in Malaysia.
For more info about TOEFL Test, please visit TOEFL Test website.