TOEFL is an acronym that stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. The TOEFL test gives students the opportunity to prove they can communicate ideas effectively by simulating university classroom and student life communication. The language used in the test reflects real-life English-language usage in university lectures, classes, and laboratories. Most universities and colleges in the US and Canada require you to take the TOEFL test if you want to apply for a place to study there. In most countries the TOEFLis a computer-based test (CBT), this means you have to follow instructions on a screen and answer questions interactively.

                 A good vocabulary and good knowledge of English language acquired over the years will be of great help. You should brush up your grammar and also concentrate on your pronunciation.TOEFL is planned to test you in the four basic skills required to know a language that are reading, listening, speaking and writing. There are a number of resources available to help you discover exactly what grammar listening and reading skills will be expected on the TOEFL. Each type of question in terms of the grammar or skill required to answer that type of question successfully The TOEFL exam description are as under:-

1.  A Speaking section- This section includes six tasks that require test takers to wear headphones and speak into a microphone when they respond. The responses are digitally recorded and sent to ETS’s Online Scoring Network. To ensure maximum objectivity and reliability, three to six certified ETS raters evaluate the responses on a scale of 0 to 4. The average rating is then converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
2. The Writing section- The new test requires test takers to write a response to material they have heard and read. In addition, test takers must compose an essay in support of an opinion. Test takers’ typed responses to the writing tasks are sent to ETS’s Online Scoring Network where two to four raters evaluate the responses on a scale of 0 to 5. The average rating is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30
3. Some questions require the test taker to use more than one English-language skill and combine or integrate information from more than one source, the same way students use English language every day in the classroom. Note taking is allowed. Test takers can take notes on any section of the test the same way they would in a real college class Test takers can use the notes when answering test questions. The notes are collected and destroyed before the test takers leave the test center.
4.  The new test takes about four hours. Test takers complete all four sections of the test in one day, eliminating the need to travel to the test center twice .It is delivered on computer via the Internet at secure test centers around the world.
5.  The new scores help explain a test taker’s English-language skill level. ETS provides comprehensive scoring information, including four skill-section scores and a total score . Performance feedback for each skill and level are available the TOEFL website.
6.  Test takers also receive performance feedback on their score reports to support English-language learning. The feedback describes test takers’ language proficiency levels and contains advice on how they can improve their language skills in the future.
7. Scores are now reported online. Test takers can view their scores online 15 business days after the test. They can also choose to receive a copy of their score report by mail.Colleges, universities, and agencies can go online to view the scores of those students who selected them as a score recipient. They also continue to receive scores in paper and electronic formats.