The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL for short) remains a difficult hurdle for many Indian students aspiring to study abroad.

The TOEFL is offered globally and recognised world-wide, particularly by universities in the US, Canada and the UK. Those hoping to study in these nations must demonstrate proficiency in English as part of the admissions process.

Because of a recent change to an Internet based format, Indian students have many unanswered questions regarding the TOEFL.

• TOEFL gets a new format

For those who missed the chat, here is the transcript! 

habib asked, what excactly is toefl? how do we qualify? am i required to pass thru toefl to immigrate to japan?

KB Sharma answers, This depends upon the requirement of the university/institue to which you are seeking admission.

vijay asked, how much time is needed for an aspirator of a toefl who came out with a mothertongue influential background.

KB Sharma answers, It depends upon the receptive ability of the student. Normally it takes 2-3 months to pick up the four language faculties for an average Indian graduate.

vijay asked, how much time is needed for an aspirator of a toefl who came out with a mothertongue influential background.

Nidhi Mahajan answers, Approximately 3 months for a beginner.

harsh asked, How much time ahead should i take the appointment?

KB Sharma answers, If you are well prepared for TOEFL, you can take a date for the test minimum of 7 days before you sit for the exam.

harsh asked, How much time ahead should i take the appointment?

Nidhi Mahajan answers, Test yourself on your Language skills and see if you need to work on developing those. Then decide on the appointment date. Generally one month time is safer.

Maruthi asked, How does the TOEFL score affects of getting F1 visa or getting admission into universities?

KB Sharma answers, Toefl tests only your ability to study in an English speaking university environment. It's not directly connected with visa process. It facilitates the admission if you meet the other requirements.

DJ asked, Are there any exemptions from taking the TOEFL

KB Sharma answers, Depends upon university requirement.

rashi asked,  am in the area of Human Resource,what will be my future scope through this

Nidhi Mahajan answers, TOEFL is an english language proficiency test. It MUST be taken along with any aptitude test required for studying in the US. For a masters and Ph. D in Human resourse management you have to go for GMAT with TOEFL as English Proficiency test.

sumit asked, how much score we need?

KB Sharma answers, For MS in a good university, at least 85, with SAT for UG, 75 +

vijay asked, in which pedagogy we should walk to ace out toefl.

Nidhi Mahajan answers, Work on your listening comprehension , reading comprehension , writing and speaking skills. Then practise on integrating the listening and reading skills with the writing and speaking skills.

krishna asked, what is minimum score required for US and Canadian university(IBT)

Nidhi Mahajan answers, There is no minimum and maximum score in TOEFL. For US and Canada, aim for anything between 75 and 80 for average ranked universities. And above 100 for good ones.

deeksha asked, what all takes place during this toefl test?

KB Sharma answers, You are tested for all the 4 languages area i.e reading, listening, speaking and writing

sukhi asked, what is the fee for TOEFL test

KB Sharma answers, $150

DJ asked, Please suggest some freely available simulators to improve the accent for acing thru the spoken part.

Nidhi Mahajan answers, Accent is not important on TOEFL Speaking.

manish asked, i had a break in studies for arnd 3 yrs and i gave my 12th this yr and await results.will i be able to go thru toefl and go to sum good college in US.??first of all pls tell if i am eligible for givin a toefl and pursue degree in US.??

Nidhi Mahajan answers, You are eligible to take TOEFL, Manish. You must be able to reason out the gap of 3 years during your application process to the universities.

neel asked, what are the major differences between the old and new toefl formats?

KB Sharma answers, Speaking section added in place of structure/grammar section. Integrated speaking and writing added.

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-- KB Sharma is working with Top Careers & You as a Senior Verbal Trainer and is responsible for development and upgradation of Verbal content for GRE / GMAT / SAT / CAT preparation.

-- Nidhi Mahajan has been handling the English Language Proficiency training programmes in Top Careers & You for the last 5 years.