TOEFL Test Experience
I gave TOEFL test three weeks ago. There are three kinds of TOEFL test, paper-based, computer-based and Internet-based. I took Internet-based TOEFL. This kind of TOEFL is totally different from the three others. It has speaking section and includes six tasks. Two of which are independent tasks and the rests are dependent. Test-takers should speak about familiar subjects or listen to a talk. Then, summerize what they listened to and say their opinions. Unlike Paper-based and Computer-Based TOEFL, there is no section for Grammar. Test-takers should use grammar rules in speaking and writing section. Writing has two sections like speaking part, Independent and dependent. Students should listen to a talk and read about the same subject, then write about it. Listening section is like a real classroom. Students ask and discuss on a topic which the teacher gives a lecture on. Reading section is like Paper-based and Computer-based TOEFL. Test-takers read two or three passages and asnwer comprehension questions. I thought IBT was very difficult to pass before I took the test.But, It is not a horrible test.
I always afraid of TOEFL exam. So, I postpone it until three weeks ago. It was easier than I thought. Listening section was as exactly same as TOEFL sample books. If you study TOEFL examples in different books, you will get a good score. All people in TOEFL center were really friendly and helpful. During the test, some computers which students work on do not operate properly and interrupted occasionally. But, TOEFL center workers came and help students. At the end, ETS sent me a feedback on each skills. Right now, I know much better about TOEFL and how to approach to my goal. My result was OK but I still need more practice in English in order to go to my favorite university.
To sum up, TOEFL test is not scary. Studying sample books are exceedingly helpful and do not be panic when your computer does not work during the exam. This happens very often.