What is the TOEFL?

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) is a measure of your academic skills needed to study at a US university, particpate in a medical fellowship, or obtain a job in an English-speaking company.

Students often fear the test. It is a rigorous exam lasting over four hours.

About the TOEFL
However, it is helpful to remember that the TOEFL simply indicates how proficient an individual is vis-à-vis other non-native speakers of English.

The iBT (Internet-based Test) allows you to take the test at your convenience and your answers are recorded via the Internet.

The TOEFL is more popular in Panamá in particular and the Americas and Asia in general.

Its rival the IETLS is popular in Europe and the Middle East.

Who can take the TOEFL?
Anyone at any level of English language learning can take the TOEFL.

If you have studied English for a long time, it is a good idea to take the TOEFL and determine how strong your skills are.

What skills are tested?
How strong are your academic English skills? Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are the four basic English skills that are tested in integrated tasks.

Grammar and vocabulary are not explicitly tested, but of course are necessary to be successful. 

Each section is tested and timed. Students need to be able to manage their time wisely and work well under pressure.

Are you ready to take the TOEFL in Panamá?
Candidates should start preparing for the TOEFL at least three months before the test date.

You will need to invest both a significant amount of time and money to be a successful candidate.

It is best to concentrate on sharpening your English skills while being aware of how the test works.

An experienced native English professor who has successfully prepared other students is ideal to prepare you to be successful on the TOEFL.

Conclusion - Show your English Proficiency
You are already studying English because you are reading my blog.

Thank you!

Now, if you are serious in demonstrating your English profiency to your current or future employer or want to study for an MBA or other graduate degree in the US, you need a high TOEFL score.

You can find out the score on a university's web page.

Invest the time and money in your education and pass the TOEFL the first time!

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