#2
| |||
| |||
Re: Difference between IELTS and TOEFL
Universities want to make sure its students the English language skills necessary for successful study so almost all institutes of higher learning require to take a test of English. The IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT are the two biggest standardized tests of the English language. Here are some of the basic differences: Major Differences between the IELTS and the TOEFL Reading TOEFL - One have 3 - 5 reading selections of 20 minutes each. Reading materials are academic in nature. Questions are multiple choices. IELTS - 3 reading selections of 20 minutes each. Materials are, as in the case of the TOEFL, related to an academic setting. There are multiple type questions (gap fill, matching, etc.) Listening TOEFL - In it, one have 40 - 60 minutes worth of listening selections from lectures or campus conversations. Take notes and respond to multiple choice questions. IELTS - In it there are a wider variety of question types, and exercises of differing lengths. One needs to answer questions as one move through the listening selection of the test. Writing TOEFL - 2 written tasks are required on the TOEFL and all writing is done on the computer. Task one involves writing a five paragraph essay of 300 to 350 words. Note taking is important as the second task asks one to take notes from a reading selection in a text book and then a lecture on the same topic. One is then asked to respond using notes by writing a 150 - 225 word selection integrating both the reading and listening selection. IELTS - The IELTS also has two tasks: the first a short essay of 200 - 250 words. The second IELTS writing task asks to look at an infograhic such as a graph or chart and summarize the information presented. Speaking TOEFL – In it one is asked to record responses on the computer of 45 - 60 seconds to six different questions based on short descriptions / conversations. The speaking section of the test lasts 20 minutes. IELTS - The IELTS speaking section lasts from 12 to 14 minutes and takes place with an examiner. There is a short warm up exercise consisting mainly of small talk, followed by a response to some sort of visual stimulus and, finally, a more extended discussion on a related topic. |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Difference Between Regular MBA And Executive MBA | kavita | Online MBA Discussions | 2 | 4th April 2018 04:56 PM |
What Is Difference Between Executive MBA and MBA | mamta | Online MBA Discussions | 2 | 2nd April 2018 04:14 PM |
Difference Between NIT Delhi And DTU | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 17th November 2016 09:39 AM |
Is there any difference between UGC NET and CSIR NET | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 10th November 2016 11:33 AM |
TOEFL Equal IELTS | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 9th November 2016 02:59 PM |
Difference Between SAT And XLRI | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 3rd November 2016 05:39 PM |
Toefl ibt vs ielts | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 29th October 2016 09:25 AM |
Ielts toefl oet | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 22nd October 2016 02:58 PM |
CSIR and UGC NET Difference | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 20th October 2016 05:57 PM |
TOEFL Vs IELTS Which One Is Easy | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 3rd October 2016 04:04 PM |
IELTS Versus TOEFL | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 28th September 2016 05:08 PM |
Difference Between IELTS And ESOL | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 27th September 2016 01:33 PM |
Difference Between Distance MBA And Regular MBA | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 12th November 2015 09:59 AM |
Difference between GRE and GMAT syllabus | Unregistered | Main Forum | 0 | 17th July 2015 02:44 PM |
NEET and AIPMT Difference | Unregistered | Main Forum | 0 | 17th July 2015 11:17 AM |
RTU ASCII Difference | Unregistered | Main Forum | 0 | 9th July 2015 03:00 PM |
CAT and GMAT difference | Unregistered | Main Forum | 0 | 8th July 2015 04:59 PM |
Syllabus difference IMA & OTA | Unregistered | Main Forum | 1 | 28th October 2014 09:10 AM |
CET and GMT time difference | ranjana.r | Main Forum | 1 | 25th October 2012 10:39 AM |
CDS NDA difference | DEEPAK SHARMA:.ji | Main Forum | 1 | 15th October 2012 08:37 PM |
|