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IELTS vs. TOEFL: Which is right for you? 

By Vishesh Chogtu 

Understand the significance of English language proficiency exams for international students and the focus on IELTS and TOEFL. 

Introduction 

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Learn about the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), including their purposes and acceptance by universities worldwide. 

IELTS and TOEFL Overview 

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Discover how to register for the IELTS Academic test or TOEFL iBT, including finding test centers and understanding the associated costs. 

Taking the Test 

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Compare the structure of the four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) in both IELTS and TOEFL exams, highlighting the time allocation and question types. 

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Format of Tests 

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IELTS Listening section, which includes four parts covering general and academic contexts, involving monologues and multiple speakers. 

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IELTS Listening Section 

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TOEFL iBT Listening section, consisting of lectures and conversations, representing the language used in a university setting. 

TOEFL Listening Section 

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IELTS Academic Reading section, featuring three passages with varied question types and the requirement to comprehend content without prior knowledge. 

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IELTS Reading Section 

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TOEFL iBT Reading section, comprising three or four passages with multiple-choice questions, focusing on comprehension skills. 

TOEFL Reading Section 

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IELTS Writing section, consisting of two tasks involving graphs, charts, diagrams, and discussion questions, with specific time limits and word count requirements. 

IELTS Writing Section 

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TOEFL iBT Writing section, combining reading, listening, and writing skills, and requiring responses based on provided materials and personal opinion. 

TOEFL Writing Section 

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IELTS Speaking section, comprising three parts involving personal information, a prepared talk, and a discussion with the examiner. 

IELTS Speaking Section 

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TOEFL iBT Speaking section, which utilizes recorded questions and spoken responses into a microphone, evaluated by AI and human reviewers. 

TOEFL Speaking Section 

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IELTS: 0-9 band scores for skills, overall score. TOEFL iBT: 0-30 scores per skill, total 0-120. Detailed breakdown on respective websites. 

Scoring Comparison 

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Gain insights into the specific IELTS and TOEFL score requirements for different course levels at universities worldwide, helping you plan your language proficiency goals. 

English Language Entry Requirements 

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