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FULBRIGHT-PROMETRIC COMPUTER BASED TESTING CENTER |
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FULBRIGHT-PROMETRIC COMPUTER BASED TESTING CENTER |
A new, internet-based version of the TOEFL test has been introduced in the U.S. begining of September 2005 and July 2006 in Europe, it is administered on fixed dates in a network of secured internet-based test centers. It tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Some questions require test takers to combine more than one skill: to succeed academically in English-speaking colleges and universities, students need to be able to combine their language skills in the classroom. Integrated questions, or tasks in the new tests will help learners build the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively in the academic environments they plan to enter. The new integrated tasks will ask test takers to
The new TOEFL test includes a Speaking section. This section includes six tasks, and test takers wear headphones and speak into a microphone when they respond. The responses are digitally recorded and transmitted to ETS’s Online Scoring Network where human scorers rate them. The scorers are carefully monitored for accuracy, so test takers and score recipients can be assured of the reliability of the Speaking scores.
The Writing section has been expanded. The new test requires test takers to write a response to material they have heard and read, and to compose an essay in support of an opinion. Human scorers also rate the responses to the Writing tasks via ETS's Online Scoring Network. Score scale for Writing section is 0-5 points, typing required.
The new test is about 4 hours long. All sections will be completed in one day. There is no computer tutorial, instructions for answering questions are given within each section. The test is not computer adaptive, each test taker receives the same range of questions. There is no grammar section, although grammar is evaluated in speaking and writing responses. Note taking is allowed. The new scores will be reported online. Test takers will be able to view scores online 15 days after the test, as well as receive a copy of their score report by mail. Colleges and universities will be able to view online scores, but will continue to receive scores via their current method of delivery.
Test takers can register online or by phone. The test fee for TOEFL iBT in Hungary is 220 USD. For more information on registration and practice please visit the official website of Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org/toefl.
Test Dates for 2012
January 13 Friday 9:00 January 21 Saturday 9:00 January 28 Saturday 9:00 February 3 Friday 9:00 February 11 Saturday 9:00 February 18 Saturday 9:00 March 3 Saturday 9:00 March 9 Friday 9:00 March 23 Friday 9:00 |
Fulbright-Prometric Tel.: 462-8055
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