Explain the Differences Between TOEFL & TOEIC

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM) measures the test-taker's ability to function in an English-speaking academic environment. The target test-taker for the TOEFL is a candidate for higher education in an English-speaking country.

The TOEIC (Test of English for International CommunicationTM), on the other hand, measures the ability to function in a general work environment. This test is used in nonacademic settings as a measure of the ability of a current or potential employee to communicate effectively in English in a variety of business settings and situations.

Test Formats

The TOEFL is a four-section test that includes sections for reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is taken exclusively on the computer.

The TOEIC is broken into two separate but complementary exams: the Reading and Listening Test, which is a paper-and-pencil test, and the Speaking and Writing Test, which is taken on a computer. The exams are broken up in this way so potential employers can choose to measure an employee's reading and listening or speaking and writing skills only, or all four language skills. The Reading and Listening Test will take about two-and-a-half hours to complete, and for the Speaking and Writing Test, the speaking section will last about 20 minutes, and the writing section will take 60 minutes to complete.

Test Content

In the TOEFL, the test-taker is measured on his ability to function in an academic environment. In this regard, the vocabulary on this test is academic in nature and is similar to the vocabulary used in college text books. The topics of the reading and listening passages are similarly academic. You may read a passage on bird migration, for example, or listen to a lecture from an economics course.

 The TOEIC, on the other hand, measures the test-taker's ability to function in a business environment. Topics may range from dining out in a restaurant to presenting in a budget meeting.

Test Scores

On the TOEFL iBT, the maximum possible score is 120 -- 30 points for each of the four sections. There is no "passing score" and colleges and universities will have their own requirements for admission, which test-takers can find information about through the admissions office.

 The TOEIC Reading and Listening test gives the test-taker a score of 10 to 990, which corresponds to bands in the Common European Framework measure of English proficiency. A test-taker will receive scores of zero to 200 for the Speaking and Writing Tests separately, again which corresponds to the CEF standards of English-language proficiency measurements.

Who takes the test

          The TOEFL

     ·        Students in the academic track of English language programs/schools

     ·        Students in colleges or universities that have a language requirement

     ·        Applicants to scholarship and exchange programs.

The TOEIC

     ·        Employees in international corporations

     ·        Job applicants

     ·        Students in business, vocational, and trade schools, community colleges

     ·        Students in the business track of English language programs/schools.

Other uses

The TOEFL

     ·        For English language programs/schools, especially business-track students

Ø Placement test

Ø Assessment of progress from beginning to end of course

Ø Measurement of program effectiveness

Ø Exit test

     ·        Practice for secure TOEIC

     ·        Professional credential

The TOEIC

     ·        For institutions of higher education

Ø To fulfill language requirement or graduation requirement

Ø To screen for scholarship and exchange programs

     ·        Practice for TOEFL or other multiple-choice tests

     ·        Professional credential

Example Question TOEFL

In the Sentence Completion questions, one or more words are left out of each sentence. Under each sentence, you will see four words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.

1. Juan quietly watches the bird _____ perches on his windowsill so he won't scare it away.

(A) that
(B) who
(C) which
(D) whom

Answers

The correct answer is (A). The correct pronoun to use is "that" because the pronoun is referring to a specific bird. "Who" and "whom" are only used to refer to people. "Which" is used to set off extra or unnecessary information.

Example Question TOEIC

Ms. Monica Eisenman
555 King Street
Auckand
New Zealand

Dear Ms. Eisenman:

I am _ _ _ _ to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises, in your role
   (A) pleased
   (B) pleasing
   (C) pleasant
   (D) pleasure

Answers

(A) (B) (C) (D) The correct choice is "pleased"

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http://wie.ac.nz/TOEICTofel.htm

https://www.petersons.com/college-search/sample-toefl-test-questions.aspx

http://www.etscanada.ca/students/toeic_sample_questions_section2.php

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