TOEFL 2019 Changes: Length, Timing, and Scoring
ETS has recently declared some huge TOEFL 2019 arrangement changes. This is significant news for any individual who will step through the exam August 1 of 2019 or later. TestPrep has been watching out for the circumstance, and we have a full update for you beneath. Peruse on to discover what will change, what won’t change, and what assets are accessible.
Would you be able to think about for the new TOEFL with old TOEFL materials?
Truly, you can. TestPrep’s present TOEFL prep materials will change on August 1, 2019, when the new test takes off. However, even before that update, well known TOEFL books can be utilized to contemplate for the August-and-after TOEFL test. These materials have similar sorts of inquiries, errands, entries, and soundtracks as the new TOEFL. You should utilize prep dependent on the old TOEFL somewhat better in case you’re taking the new form of the test, however. You’ll have to marginally modify your pacing in Reading (hinder a bit) and Listening (accelerate a tad). Furthermore, you’ll need to skirt two of the Speaking Tasks. For more subtleties on the progressions to Reading, Listening, and Speaking, read the area quickly beneath.
TOEFL 2019 Format Changes to Timing, Pacing, and Content
The following is one next to the other examination of the old test and the new test, after August 1, 2019. Changes have been noted in bold.
| SECTION | OLD TOEFL | NEW TOEFL |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL Reading | 3-4 passages (standard length of 3 passages) 12-14 questions per passage 60-80 minutes Average of 1 min. 40 sec. per question | 3-4 passages (standard length of 3 passages) 10 questions per passage 54-72 minutes Average of 1 min. 48 sec. per question |
| TOEFL Listening | 4-6 lectures, 6 questions each (standard length of 4 lectures) 2-3 conversations, 5 questions each (standard length of 3 conversations) 60-90 minutes Average of 1 min. 46 sec per question | 3-4 lectures, 6 questions each (standard length of 3 lectures) 2-3 conversations, 5 questions each (standard length of 3 conversations) 41-57 minutes Average of 1 min. 28 sec. per question |
| TOEFL Speaking | 6 tasks 2 TOEFL Independent Speaking tasks 4 TOEFL Integrated Speaking tasks 20 minutes | 4 tasks 1 TOEFL Independent Speaking task 3 TOEFL Integrated Speaking tasks 17 minutes |
| TOEFL Writing | 2 tasks 50 minutes of response time | 2 tasks 50 minutes of response time (NO CHANGES) |
| Whole test | 3.5 hours | 3 hours |
Speaking Tasks on the New TOEFL: Removed Tasks and Renumbered Tasks
Notwithstanding the progressions over, the 4 TOEFL Speaking assignments from the old TOEFL that is still in the new TOEFL will be renumbered. The table beneath gives a point by point take a gander at how errands have been evacuated and renumbered:
| TOEFL SPEAKING TASKS (OLD TOEFL) | TOEFL SPEAKING TASKS (NEW TOEFL) |
|---|---|
| TOEFL Speaking Task 1 (Independent) | (removed) |
| Task 2 (Independent) | Task 1 (Independent) |
| Task 3 (Integrated) | Task 2 (Integrated) |
| Task 4 (Integrated) | Task 3 (Integrated) |
| Task 5 (Integrated) | Removed |
| Task 6 (Integrated) | Task 4 (Integrated) |
Changes to TOEFL Scoring
Test-takers who’ve taken the TOEFL more than once will currently get a “super score” their TOEFL tests. By this, I imply that their score report will demonstrate the best individual area scores over various tests if they’ve taken the TOEFL on numerous occasions. This will be done consequently at no additional charge to the test-taker. TOEFL score reports for tests taken after August 1 will consistently demonstrate the top area scores from overall test sessions a test-taker has had.
What Will NOT Change in the New TOEFL Exam
Alright, we’ve effectively secured some of what won’t change in the areas above. In any case, it’s great to get a diagram of what’s continuing as before for the TOEFL. Here is a gathering of the considerable number of things that are the equivalent in the old TOEFL and the new!
TOEFL Reading will keep on having a standard organization of 3 entries, with the likelihood of fourth trial entry.
TOEFL Listening will keep on having 6 questions for each address or study hall exchange, and 5 questions for every discussion.
TOEFL Reading and TOEFL Listening will keep the majority of similar inquiry types. (At the end of the day, there are fewer inquiries in these segments, yet not fewer question types.)
Perusing times, planning times, and reaction times won’t change for the TOEFL Speaking undertakings that are being kept in the test.
On the four TOEFL, Speaking errands that will stay on the test, as far as possible for arrangement and discourse have not changed.
The TOEFL Writing area will remain precisely as may be: a similar two assignments, a similar errand and segment time limits.
The scaled score framework (0-30 for each segment, 0-120 for the entire test) will remain the equivalent.
For individuals who’ve just stepped through the examination once, be that as it may, score count and score announcing remains precisely the equivalent.