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The Test of English as a Foreign Language

The TOEFL, or Test of English as a Foreign Language, is designed to evaluate an individual's competency in using and understanding academic English at the college level. Non-native students are often required to take the TOEFL before admission into American educational institutions.

The TOEFL is most commonly taken in the computer-based format, though it is offered in a paper-based format if computer testing is not available. It consists of 4 sections in Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary, and Essay Writing.
TOEFL Listening Comprehension: Sample Conversations and Questions
Practice for the TOEFL listening comprehension section with these sample conversations and questions designed by the faculty of the University of California-Davis, who have taught TOEFL test prep for more than 25 years. These examples follow the format of the computer-based and paper and pencil TOEFL tests.

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