TOEFL
Preparation
Prof. Koi Muchira - Tirima, BA, MA, PhD
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in English at the Washington State University,
• Masters in teaching English as a second language at the University of Idaho
• Doctorate at the University of Idaho, USA.
Professor K. Tirima did her Master Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and developed a TOEFL prep program when she was at at Olympic College in Bremerton, USA
The purpose of the TOEFL test is to evaluate the English proficiency
of people who are non-native English speakers.
More than 25 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. The average English skill level ranges between Intermediate and Advanced.
- Students planning to study at a higher education institution
- English-language learning program admissions and exit
- Scholarship and certification candidates
- English-language learners who want to track their progress
- Students and workers applying for visas
Section 1: Listening
Section 2: Structure (Grammar)
Section 3: Reading
Section 4: Writing
1. Listening Comprehension:
Measures the ESL student’s ability to understand North American English.
2. Structure & Written Expression
Measures the ESL student’s ability to recognize language appropriate for standard written English.
3. Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension
Measures the ESL student’s ability to understand non-technical reading material.
4. Essay Writing
Measures the ESL student’s ability to express ideas in standard written English.
During the test, you are asked to perform tasks that combine more than one skill, such as:
- Read, listen and then speak in response to a question
- Listen and then speak in response to a question
- Read, listen and then write in response to a question
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Section |
Time Limit |
Questions |
Tasks |
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Reading |
60–80 minutes |
36–56 questions |
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions |
|
Listening |
60–90 minutes |
34–51 questions |
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. |
|
Break |
10 minutes |
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- |
|
Speaking |
20 minutes |
6 tasks |
Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. |
|
Writing |
50 minutes |
2 tasks |
Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. |
There are over 4,500 TOEFL test centers in 165 countries. One can retake the test as many times as you wish.
TEST FEES & LOCATIONS; KENYA;
| City | Testing Format | Fee | Test Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret | TOEFL iBT | $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 | Sat., Jan 14, 2012 Sun., Feb 05, 2012 Sat., Feb 11, 2012 Sat., Feb 25, 2012 Sun., Mar 04, 2012 Sat., Mar 10, 2012 Sun., Mar 18, 2012 Sat., Mar 24, 2012 Sat., Apr 14, 2012 Sat., Apr 28, 2012 |
| Kisii | TOEFL iBT | $165 $165 $165 | Sat., Apr 14, 2012 Sun., Apr 22, 2012 Sat., Apr 28, 2012 |
| Nairobi | TOEFL iBT | $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 | Sun., Feb 05, 2012 Sat., Feb 11, 2012 Sat., Feb 25, 2012 Sun., Mar 04, 2012 Sat., Mar 10, 2012 Sun., Mar 18, 2012 Sat., Mar 24, 2012 Sat., Apr 14, 2012 Sun., Apr 22, 2012 Sat., Apr 28, 2012 |
| Nairobi (Code: B612) | TOEFL PBT | $160 $160 $160 $160 $160 | Sat., Aug 13, 2011 Sat., Oct 15, 2011 Sat., Nov 12, 2011 Sat., Jan 14, 2012 Sat., May 05, 2012 |
| Nakuru | TOEFL iBT | $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 $165 | Sat., Feb 11, 2012 Sat., Feb 25, 2012 Sat., Mar 10, 2012 Sat., Mar 24, 2012 Sat., Apr 14, 2012 Sat., Apr 28, 2012 |
Other fees
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Item |
Fees |
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Registration |
|
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Late registration |
US$35 |
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Rescheduling |
US$60 |
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Reinstatement of canceled scores |
US$20 |
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Additional score reports (per institution or agency) |
US$17 each |
|
Speaking or Writing Section rescore |
US$60 |
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Speaking and Writing Section rescore |
US$120 |
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Returned personal check (paper or electronic) |
US$20 |