Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities.
Structured in the form of multiple-choice questions, the TOEFL is administered by computer (Computer-Based Test: CBT) and on paper (Paper-Based Test) in Europe. The TOEFL CBT lasts approximately four and a half hours. The Paper-Based Test lasts about three and a half hours. They are both composed of four sections that evaluate all aspects of the language.
This first section of the TOEFL measures your aptitude for understanding English as it is spoken in North America with everyday vocabulary, expressions, and grammar.
This second section of the TOEFL measures your aptitude in recognizing the appropriate language for general written English.
The third section of the TOEFL measures your ability to understand non-specialized texts.
The final section of the TOEFL measures your ability to write a text in English on a specific subject. You must be able to generate, organize and support ideas using common written English in an essay format. For the TOEFL CBT, so as not to disadvantage candidates who are not familiar with the American keyboard QWERTY, you can choose either to write the essay by hand or to type it on a computer.