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TOEFL
Pro-TEFL
Yuyun Yulia
yuyun.yulia@ustjogja.ac.id

09 – 11 July 2019
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What is TOEFL

▪ TOEFL stands for “Test of English as a

foreign language. It’s an exam that
measures English language skills in
academic settings.
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Benefits:

▪ get into overseas university

If English is not your first language then you’ll probably be required to take the
TOEFL (or a similar test)

▪ get a job or promotion

If you want to qualify for a new position that requires English skills, a high
TOEFL score can help.

▪ Get a visa

TOEFL scores can fulfill language requirements for Australian visas and some
UK visas
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Basics of the TOEFL

▪ Where

At over 4.500 test centers worldwide

▪ Cost

$165 to $255 (depending on where you live)

▪ When

Two or three weekends per month in many countries, but sometimes less
often.
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Basic Test Format

▪ TOEFL is all about communication.

▪ Four skills
▪ English in use (not memorization)
▪ Real world English (communicating in English)
▪ No grammar section
▪ Academic English
▪ iBT is the common form of the test. It is much more common than the
PBT.
▪ PBT is a paper-based test offered in countries with little internet. It has
a different format, but very few people take it.
▪ CBT is already gone.
▪ ITP is a test given in classes to evaluate students’ skills.
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Toefl ITP (Toefl institusional testing program) –
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▪ One of the requirements of universities or colleges graduates in

Indonesia

▪ 3 sections in ProTEFL – Listening comprehension (50 items),

structure & written expression (40 items) and vocabulary and
reading comprehension (50 items).
Table Test Structure of PBT
Section Number of Questions Administration Time Score Scale
Listening Comprehension 50 35 minutes 31-68
Structure and Written
40 25 minutes 31-68
Expression
Reading Comprehension 50 55 minutes 31-67
TOTAL 140 115 minutes 310-677
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Listening comprehension

It measures the ability to understand English. The oral features of the language are
stressed, and the problems tested include vocabulary and idiomatic expression as
well as special grammatical constructions.

Structure and written expression

It measures recognition of selected structural and grammatical points in standard

written English. The language tested is formal, rather than conversational. The topics
of the sentences are of a general academic nature so that individuals in specific fields
of study or from specific national or linguistic groups have no particular advantage.

Visit www.ets.org/toefl
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It measures the ability to read and understand short passages

that are similar in topic and style to those that students are likely to
encounter in colleges and universities.

Examinees read a variety of short passages on academic subjects

and answer several questions about each passage. The questions
test information that is stated in or implied by the passage, as well
as knowledge of some of the specific words as they are used in the
passage.
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▪Listening Comprehension
Become as familiar with the English language as you can, including learning vocabulary words and idioms.
Practice working with the language in everyday life; this will help you become more comfortable with it and
understand it better. Listen to music, radio, television, movies and online broadcast.

▪Structure and Written Expression

Think about the simplest, clearest way to express an idea. If an answer choice sounds awkward or overly
complicated, chances are good that it’s wrong. Brush up on your English grammar for this part of the test.

▪Reading Comprehension
Skim the passage first to get a sense of the main idea. You can always go back and look up specifics. Answer
the questions that ask about vocabulary words and details first. Then work on questions that ask you about
the main idea or require you to make inferences.

Reading is the best way to improve your vocabulary. English-language reading materials, magazines, books
and websites are always available. Choose your favorites. Try some academic material to prepare for
communicating at the university level in English.

https://www.petersons.com/blog/tips-strategies-you-need-to-know-for-the-toefl-test/
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Reading skills

1. Skimming

2. Scanning

3. Word-attack skills

4. Vocabulary building

5. Recognizing text organization

6. Interpreting reference

7. Inferencing
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Reading Overview (Phillips, 2006)
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The passages are lengthy readings (600 to 700 words

each) on academic topics.
The questions may ask about vocabulary, pronoun,
reference, the meanings of sentences, where
sentences can be inserted, stated and unstated details,
inferences, rhetorical purpose, and overall organization
of ideas.
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▪ Be familiar with the directions.

▪ Do not worry if a reading passage is on a topic that is not familiar to you.

▪ Do not spend too much time reading the passages.

▪ Skim each passage.

▪ Look at each question to determine type of question.

▪ Choose the best answer.

▪ Do not spend too much time on a question you are completely unsure of.

▪ Monitor the time carefully.

▪ Guess to complete the section before time is up.

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Thank you,

Wish you all always the best….