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IELTS VS TOEFL: What is the difference?

Ah, the classic battle of English proficiency tests! While both TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) serve the same purpose—evaluating your English language skills for academic or immigration purposes—they have some differences.




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Format:

TOEFL is entirely computer-based, including the writing section.

IELTS has a paper-based option for the reading and writing sections, but the listening and speaking sections are the same for both formats.




Sections:

TOEFL has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.

IELTS also has four sections: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking.




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Accents:

TOEFL generally uses North American accents in its listening section.

IELTS features a variety of English accents, including British, American, Australian, and Canadian.




Scoring:

TOEFL is scored on a scale of 0 to 120.

IELTS is scored on a scale of 0 to 9, with half-point increments.




Time Duration:

TOEFL is around 3 hours long.

IELTS takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.




Writing Styles:

TOEFL's writing section includes an integrated task where you read a passage, listen to a lecture, and then write, as well as an independent essay.

IELTS has two tasks in the writing section: Task 1 (report writing) and Task 2 (essay writing).




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Speaking Section:

TOEFL's speaking section involves responding to questions by speaking into a microphone.

IELTS has a face-to-face speaking interview with a certified examiner.




Purpose:

TOEFL is commonly required for admission to North American universities.

IELTS is widely accepted in the UK, Australia, and some Canadian universities.




Flexibility:

TOEFL is offered as a fixed-time test at designated test centers.

IELTS offers more flexibility with test dates and locations.

So, in the TOEFL vs. IELTS showdown, it often boils down to personal preference and the requirements of the institutions you're applying to. Ready to tackle either of them?