The difference between TOEFL and IELTS and the content of the test

Go abroad to study at a university and choose IELTS or TOEFL.

The difference between IELTS and the new TOEFL test.

Specific IELTS questions are available here.

Both IELTS and TOEFL are used to prove their language proficiency when applying to schools abroad.

IELTS vs. TOEFL.

The differences are as follows:

1. The time for releasing the results is also different depending on the time of the exam. The "IELTS" test is held every month in major cities in China, and the test results are available in 2 to 3 weeks; The "TOEFL" test is only tested 4 times a year and a month, and it takes 2 to 3 months to produce results, compared with "IELTS", the number of tests is less and the results are slow.

2. The subjects of the test are different, and the "IELTS" test adds an oral test, while the "TOEFL" test does not have speaking. In addition to these two differences, the difficulty of the test questions cannot be compared, because there is a certain difference in the principles of the two questions. Some students are accustomed to the "TOEFL" test score is not allowed to consult due to more practice, and only one copy of the transcript is given to the candidate, which is sent by the post office, and the envelope is carefully filled in by the candidate or the candidate's parents before the test, and there is no responsibility for the loss.

3. The most important difference is that "IELTS" emphasizes that candidates do not memorize, but require candidates to use the language flexibly. Most of them are closely related to the reality of life, especially focusing on speaking and writing, and there are more subjective questions than TOEFL, and the forms are more diverse, so many people regard passing the "IELTS" test as one of the main means to measure their English application ability. However, it is not that TOEFL is not important, the TOEFL test is still scientific and rigorous, its test is more difficult, and the vocabulary requirements are higher, which is essential for learning the basic skills of English.

1. IELTS and TOEFL are used in different countries. IELTS and TOEFL are increasingly recognized in various countries around the world, but TOEFL is more suitable for students studying in North American countries, and IELTS is more suitable for applying for study and immigration in the Commonwealth, Australia and other countries.

The biggest difference between IELTS and TOEFL is that you choose to study in any country you choose to study in.

IELTS and TOEFL are both language tests for non-English speaking countries for studying abroad or immigrating. IELTS is mainly tested in Commonwealth countries, and the birthplace of TOEFL is the United States. For example, if you want to go to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom, you can take the TOEFL.

In fact, IELTS is also accepted in the United States, but for the protection of the TOEFL test, the TOEFL score required by the same school corresponds to a much higher IELTS score, and the IELTS test is not very popular in the United States.

The second is that the question type of the TOEFL test is a little more tricky, and the IELTS is simpler. However, it is difficult to get a high score for TOEFL, and it is difficult to get a high score for IELTS.

IELTS is a test made by British people, and it can be used as a language score to go to Commonwealth countries (the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, etc.) and some European countries, and TOEFL is a test made by Americans, and you can go to North American countries, such as the United States and Canada.

In fact, many universities in the United States also recognize IELTS, and you can use your IELTS score to apply to American universities, but some schools do not recognize IELTS, and MIT does not seem to recognize IELTS scores.

TOEFL and IELTS serve as a proof of English proficiency not only to apply for native English speaking countries, but also to schools in Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, the Netherlands and other countries and regions.

The TOEFL and IELTS exams are the same, and both test four sections: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It's just that they are calculated differently, TOEFL is 30 points for each section, 120 points for the total score, and the form of accumulation; The IELTS has 9 points in each component, and the full score is also 9 points, taking the average score. Secondly, there is another difference that the TOEFL listening, speaking, reading and writing sections are all computer-based tests and are completed on a computer, while the speaking part of IELTS is completed face-to-face with the interviewer.

TOEFL is mainly recognized in North America, whereas IELTS is mainly recognized by Commonwealth countries.

Difference Between TOEFL and IELTS:

1. The IELTS test is issued by the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, so we will find that it is a language test for countries in the Commonwealth. For example, various countries in Europe, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, as well as Switzerland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc., these countries are all Commonwealth countries, so it is recognized.

The TOEFL test is written by ETS, so countries in North America, including Japan, are more recognizable about TOEFL scores.

2. The test format is differentTOEFL is a computer-based online test, because it is completely completed on the computer, so candidates who are accustomed to answering questions with a computer may perform better. IELTS is a traditional test with a written test and an interview, and if students like to answer with paper and pencil very much, and communicate with people face-to-face more smoothly during the speaking test, then they can perform better by choosing IELTS.

The IELTS Speaking test is a more traditional person-to-person interview format, while the TOEFL Speaking test uses a person-to-person test format. These two exams generally take about three hours, which is different from the fourth and sixth level exams, and the oral test is not conducted in a fixed time period.

There will be some slight flexibility in the timing of both IELTS and TOEFL tests, as the IELTS Speaking test is between 11 minutes and 14 minutes. The TOEFL test has an additional test, and sometimes there will be an additional test in the listening and reading tests, so the time of the test will not be so certain, and it may not be over within three hours, so you should pay attention to the flexibility of the time of these two tests.

1. The name is not the same.

2. It's not the same.

3. The method is different, TOEFL computer-based test, IELTS is mostly written test.

4. The focus of the examination and the scoring criteria are different, and the TOEFL focuses on listening comprehension and logical ability.

Difference Between IELTS and TOEFL Vocabulary:TOEFL vocabulary requirements: about 8000, it is recommended that the vocabulary preparation is about 10000, and the chance of achieving the desired score is higher.

IELTS vocabulary requirements: about 5000-6000, if you want to get a good score, it is recommended to prepare more than 7000 vocabulary. In terms of vocabulary count, TOEFL vocabulary requirements are a bit more than IELTS vocabulary.

Differences between IELTS and TOEFL vocabulary characteristics:The TOEFL vocabulary is more academic, and the IELTS vocabulary is more life-oriented. TOEFL vocabulary scenes are mostly biased towards science and engineering, academic discussion scenes.

IELTS listening vocabulary is mostly character dialogues or monologues in life situations, including house rental, hotel check-in, birthday party invitation, etc. IELTS reading materials are also related to academic content, including research reports, etc., covering a wider range of topics. IELTS Speaking tests the candidate's ability to apply English in practice, moving from a real-life scene to a conversation and gradually discussing topics such as perceptions.

The content of the IELTS test is more inclined to life, and the content of the test often involves life scenarios; The TOEFL test is more inclined to simulate the classroom environment and campus life, which provides a reference for whether candidates can adapt to the study of foreign universities in the future

In terms of content, TOEFL &ielts?These two tests are divided into four items: listening, speaking, reading and writing, the main difference is that TOEFL is a computer-based test, and the test is conducted on the same day, IELTS is a written test and an oral test, the oral test is often conducted within a week before and after the written test, the specific time will be officially notified on the official website, here it needs to be reminded that you must pay attention to the official website time in advance before the IELTS test, so as not to miss the oral test

But taken together, both of these are a comprehensive examination of students' language abilities from different perspectives

For example, IELTS often examines some students' ability to substitute synonyms; TOEFL, on the other hand, focuses on the ability to comprehend and summarize information. However, the vocabulary and grammar that everyone is generally afraid of are not the focus of TOEFL and IELTS. This is also the biggest difference between these two tests and the domestic English test:

IELTS TOEFL mainly examines the ability to use the language, and there is still relatively little involved in the language itself.

In fact, there is a fundamental difference. Some teachers who teach TOEFL writing have a very problematic way to teach IELTS writing as they are.

Let's start with the big essay. The TOEFL Big Essay is, in a nutshell, two types of questions: positive and negative and multiple-choice.

In both cases, you are asked to express your position clearly and then support your position with reason. Therefore, under such a premise, if the writing style is concise and sharp, and the stance is clear and appropriate, it is very easy to get a high score. However, the big essay of IELTS, strictly speaking, is divided into three categories:

Discussion, report, and mixed type, the discussion is the majority, and the discussion is divided into four methods; The official answer to the IELTS question**, in fact, from the way the question is presented (such as discuss both these views and give your own opinion), you know that the official hopes that you will have an in-depth ** for both sides (or more parties) of the discussion, and finally make a wise choice. Therefore, if Xuehuai Yinsheng is like the TOEFL essay when facing the IELTS essay, he writes "one-sided" at every turn, and he is complacent after writing and thinks that his style is chic and sharp, then it is actually more difficult to get a high score.

IELTS essays are difficult.

IELTS writing is recognized as the most difficult of the four, and that is because it is not only difficult to write large essays, but also small essays. Many students think that it is good to describe the things on the diagram in English, but they don't know that the essence of the essay is the word "comparison" in the title; If you don't make a reasonable comparison, you won't get a high score in the essay. This requires students to quickly grasp information, understand trends, and be able to analyze in a very short period of time (this does not need to be written in the answers), which many Chinese middle school students do not have.

Most of the difficulty of TOEFL writing is due to the difficulty of independent writing.

As long as the hearing is good enough, comprehensive writing basically does not pose a threat. Why is it difficult to write a big essay? That's because not only do you have to be good at English, but you also have good logic; Some people can talk eloquently when they speak Chinese, but if they don't express themselves in English very well, how can the examiner understand?

And some people have good basic English skills, but their logical thinking is disordered, and they can't get good grades in writing. In fact, the presentation of logic is largely reflected in the structural arrangement of the article, the setting of arguments, and the expansion of arguments.

IELTS and TOEFL have different test formats. The IELTS Speaking test is in the form of "everyone talking", which allows candidates to interact with the examiner in a real way, which is more humane. The TOEFL Speaking test uses a "human-computer dialogue" format, which simulates the mode of lectures in class, and there is no real examiner.

IELTS and TOEFL test scores are different. The IELTS test has a full score of 9, with 9 for each of the Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, and the final score is the average of the results of the four assessments. The TOEFL test has a maximum score of 120 points, with 30 points each for listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and the total score is the sum of the scores on each test.

TOEFL is one of the necessary scores for admission to English-speaking countries for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. IELTS, on the other hand, is a test for people who study, work, and settle abroad.

TOEFL is mainly used for study abroad and scholarships in North American countries, such as Ivy League universities in the United States or some top majors in Canada and the United States.

The IELTS test is mainly for students who plan to study in Commonwealth countries, including most European countries, such as Australia, New West, etc. However, with the increase in the acceptance and popularity of IELTS, the applicable countries are not limited to Commonwealth countries, and many universities in North America have also begun to accept IELTS test sentences, so the comprehensive applicability is stronger.

IELTS and TOEFL are both English proficiency tests for people who want to study in countries such as Europe, the United States, and Australia. Traditionally, universities in Europe accept the IELTS test, while universities in the United States accept the TOEFL test.

The IELTS test has a full score of 9 points for listening, speaking, reading and writing, and the total score is a whole or half score for the average score of the four items, and the full score is 9. The TOEFL test has 30 points for listening, speaking, reading and writing, and the total score is the sum of the four items, with a full score of 120.

IELTS tends to be a test of life words, and TOEFL is academic, and there is not much difference between the role, both of which are studying abroad and immigrating.

1. Different test formats TOEFL listening, speaking, reading, and writing are all based on computer-based tests, and IELTS listening, writing, and reading organic tests also have written tests. Those are right.