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dukin · Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Japan

Hi!! I am a univ. student in Japan.
I have a plan to apply for exchange student in USA, but if I want to go there I have to get more than 550 TOEFL score.
I heard that CBT-TOEFL test will change from this September?!?!
Is there Speaking section in new test??
Is there anyone who has any information of new TOEFL test, please tell me Surprised

I really want to study abroad to improve my English!!! Shocked

Traviezalizeth · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 46 Location: Peru

Hi there !
Well, i'm also preparing to take the TOEFL ( now CBT) , but i'm not sure about the speaking part. My teacher adviced me to take the exam before september though.
Please..if anyone knows something let us know...'cause i reall wanna pass.
See ya
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xlian · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 5 Location: china

I am eager to pass the toefl test,but I don't think I have reached that level
.However,I've made considerable progress.It is likely that a year later ,I will take the exam !
so ,I want to make friends with those who have the same wish to take the toefl test
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I am looking forward to making friends with people all over the world.

elinorbobo · Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Taiwan

i'm going to have a tofel test soon...(CBT)
and my teacher said the end of this year
TOFEL in america and canada will change into the new system...
that's speaking part.....

lelo21 · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 4

that's what I heard too.

Good luck everybody!

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gloriagao · Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 4

toefl is internet based now.
there are four sections: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
it is much more difficult than ever.
Sad

carol2096 · Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 4

The oral test will last 15 minutes,containing 6 items. In the first two items, you have 15 seconds to prepare, and then you are supposed to give a 45-second answer. Item 3 and 4 are based on some reading and listening materials. you have 30 seconds to prepare and your answer should be 60-second long.And the last two will focus on your listening comprehension. you have 20 seconds to prepare and one minute to answer. you may also take notes while you are listening. Very Happy

I've planned to take TOEFL this August. I feel a bit upset now coz I'm sure whether I will get along with this new type. I've eventually given up the chance to take the one held this month, which will end the traditional way of this test, for I'm genuinely not good at grammar. Sad

Looking forward to any fresh information from all of you!! Wink

Madina · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 3

hi I am 15 years old and I have problems with my readingsec. once I have taken toefl my score was 563 is that ok?how do u think?

j6ao3u6 · Joined: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 2

Hi,everybody. Nice to meet you. I'm a student, and I live in Taiwan.
My major is English,so I have to get many credentials. I try my best to study English. I have studied English for eight years. I will have a TOEIC
in September. When I graduate from university, I hope I can go abroad.
I love talk with foreigners. It can practice speaking.
I have heard TOEFL is more difficult than other exams. I Know TOEFL contant 4 part. I'm not good at listening. I try to listen English songs and BBC radio. I want to improve my listening. Do you have any suggestion?
Well... I need your help, please. Thank you very much. Laughing

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