Why is TOEFL easier than IELTS?
The TOEFL test is 60 minutes long and the IELTS listening test is 30 minutes. Some students have commented that it is easier to listen to American accents and this makes the TOEFL listening easier, but you should also bear in mind that you will never get a very difficult accent on the IELTS test.
Is IELTS better or TOEFL better?
The TOEFL is more commonly accepted by American institutions, while the IELTS is more commonly accepted overseas, but many schools accept scores from either exam. Generally speaking, the majority of United States schools surveyed stated they preferred TOEFL scores over scores of other English-language tests.
What’s the difference between the TOEFL and the IELTS?
TOEFL generally requires that you only use either US English or UK English during your examination and not mix the two, whereas IELTS seems to be a bit more flexible TOEFL consists mainly of multiple-choice questions and the IELTS has more variation in how questions are formed and answers need to be given The IELTS exam is shorter than the TOEFL
What’s the difference between TOEFL reading and listening?
TOEFL listening module is in customary American accent. Reading section of IELTS and TOEFL differs in only two parameters. Like the listening section, IELTS Reading section also has a wide variety of questions. IELTS gives you two broad exam choices, Academic and General training. TOEFL Reading section has all multiple choice type questions.
What does TOEFL stand for in English language test?
TOEFL is an acronym used for Test of English Language as a Foreign Language which is a famous language proficiency test frequently opted by students aspiring to study abroad. The exam lays emphasis on testing the abilities of applicants to communicate in classroom-based English and hence is accepted in around 130 countries.
Do you have to take TOEFL to go abroad?
Often universities abroad ask for either TOEFL or IELTS scores of international students. Then it is the students’ choice as both exams are accepted as meeting the entry requirements for academic settings.