TOEFL
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test that is used to determine the level of a person's ability to speak English. This test is intended for people who do not use English as their mother tongue. Generally, this test is used as one of the prerequisites for someone who wants to study or work in a country that uses English in everyday komunikas. Besides TOEFL, there are still some other test types are almost the same, ie IELTS, TOEIC and ESOL. TOEFL developed and issued by ETS (Educational Testing Service), based in New Jersey, USA. This test was first introduced in 1963.
Currently there are 3 kinds of TOEFL test issued by ETS, the PBT (Paper Based Test) TOEFL, CBT (Computer Based Test) TOEFL and iBT (Internet Based Test) TOEFL. Of the three types, which is often used is PBT and iBT
a. TOEFL PBT
PBT is a form that uses the TOEFL test answer sheet in the form of paper. This is the first test system issued by ETS. In PBT, the test was conducted on the listening, structure and reading. The range of scores given is 310-677. In addition, the time allowed for this test work around 2-2.5 hours. However, since April 2006, this test is not used anymore in Indonesia. Currently, the test is still used in countries that do not have iBT test system.
b. CBT TOEFL
CBT is a test that is no longer using paper. All tests were conducted in a computer using specific software. This test system appeared in 1998. The ability of the tested covers listening, structure, reading and writing. In this system, the range of scores is 0-300 with working time between 2-2.5 hours.
c. TOEFL iBT
Test iBT system is a test of the most popular and widely used. The system is also computer-based test, only a test is connected to the Internet network, thus, the test is done online. This test system began to be published and used in 2005, but only used in Indonesia in 2006. The ability of the tested include reading, listening, writing and speaking. Although this system is widely used, but there are still some countries that use the PBT system.
At first, the TOEFL is used for those who wish to continue their studies, applying for a scholarship or work in other countries that use English as the language of everyday communication. Along the development, testing is growing and becoming one of the important prerequisites in education and business. In Indonesia, the test is started to be used by some of the leading universities as a condition of entry as well as the requirement to undergo examination thesis, dissertation or thesis. Some companies also make the TOEFL test as a prerequisite to applying for a job. In fact, this test is also used to get a promotion in job promotions.
To undergo the TOEFL test, so far there has been some official websites available in Indonesia. However, the results of this test is not valid forever. In general, the test results only apply to one or two years, and one can follow the test up to many times. Generally, the test costs about $ 150 - $ 250. The cost of the test is generally different in each country. Because the price is quite expensive, at this time there are many universities or institutions that provide training language TOEFL test and pre-test so that one can prepare themselves prior to the actual test.
TIPS DEALING OR take the TOEFL TEST
1. Familiarize yourself with the format of the TOEFL Test.
Prepare yourself friends before attending the TOEFL Test. Prepare yourself mentally and friends. If in place of friends there are institutions that provide training TOEFL, follow. It was in preparation awa. Investigate the terms of TOEFL score required.
2. There are some countries that have set the standard TOEFL score that must be met by applicants to be taking courses in the country.
3. Learning English.
Tingkatkanlah English proficiency friends. Take an English course in the environment of friends. Because there are several categories that will be tested in the TOEFL test, namely Listening Skills, Reading Skills, Writing and Grammar Skills.
4. Answer all the questions.
When the TOEFL test later, answer all the questions that are tested, do not let one problem was empty (not answered)....
