TOEFL

TOEFL Speaking is the section most students misunderstand, mainly because there’s no examiner in the room to react to. It has one independent task and three integrated tasks, scored on delivery, language use, and topic development. Here’s what actually moves your score and how to fix your weak areas.

If you’re applying to universities in the US or Canada, some ask for IELTS, others accept TOEFL, and a few let you choose. TOEFL iBT is entirely computer-based and solo, while IELTS still uses a live speaking interview with an examiner. Here’s how the format, accent exposure, and scoring differences can help you decide.