TOEFL vs. TOEIC
You want to take a test to check your knowledge of the foreign language, but you are confused because of the different tests available. Don’t panic, the thing is that the purpose of you taking the test usually determines the kind of test you would pass. The two fundamental tests that measure your command of a foreign language are the TOEFL and the TOEIC.
The tests differ in a number of factors.
Purpose of the Test
TOEFL determines the level of one’s command of English for the potential further academic study (at some educational institution).
TOEIC evaluates the level of one’s command of English appropriate for the further work in the sphere of business (global workplace).
Reasons to Take the Test
TOEFL is used
- to fulfill language requirements for school/college admission or graduation requirements;
- to apply for an exchange program or scholarship;
- to assess the progress achieved after the course completion;
- to measure the effectiveness of the program;
- to practice for taking TOEFL or any other alike tests.
TOEIC is used
- to help employers
decide on whether or not to hire or promote certain employee(s);The tests differ in a number of factors.
Purpose of the Test
TOEFL determines the level of one’s command of English for the potential further academic study (at some educational institution).
TOEIC evaluates the level of one’s command of English appropriate for the further work in the sphere of business (global workplace).
Reasons to Take the Test
TOEFL is used
- to fulfill language requirements for school/college admission or graduation requirements;
- to apply for an exchange program or scholarship;
- to assess the progress achieved after the course completion;
- to measure the effectiveness of the program;
- to practice for taking TOEFL or any other alike tests.
TOEIC is used
- to help employers
- to help employers measure the readiness of the workers to participate in any training conducted in English;
- to evaluate learning progress in corporation’s training courses;
- to measure program effectiveness and the progress made during the course (for English language business-oriented courses/schools/programs).
Who Takes the Test?
TOEFL is taken by the students who are interested in obtaining scholarships or participating in the exchange programs, foreign students wanting to enter a college or a university abroad (not only in the English-speaking countries), and college/university students who are fulfill certain language requirements.
TOEIC is usually taken by the job applicants and potential employees of the international firms and corporations where the knowledge of the language is a primary requirement; by students or students-to-be of the business, trade and vocational schools, colleges and programs.
Who Uses the Results?
The results of the TOEFL test are important for the colleges and universities who accept foreign students or offer exchange programs, as well as for the students themselves.
The results of the TOEIC test are used by the training, human resources managers, recruiters at some international corporations, employees who apply for a job position in such corporations and different language schools/programs.
Test Levels
Both tests have two proficiency levels tested. In TOEFL there are
• Pre-TOEFL ITP - high beginning to intermediate
• TOEFL ITP - low intermediate to advanced.
In TOEIC there are
• TOEIC Bridge - high beginning to intermediate
• TOEIC IP - low intermediate to advanced
Characteristics of the Test
TOEFL checks the command of academic and spoken English language. It consists of 140 multiple-choice questions, for which one can receive a score of 310-677 points in total (including 30-68 for listening comprehension, 30-68 for grammar in use, 30-67 for reading comprehension). The test lasts 115 minutes.
TOEIC focuses on the English language, which prevails in the business sphere and global workplace. It consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, which are to be answered in 2 hours. The possible score results vary from 10 to 990 (5-495 for listening comprehension and 5-495 for reading comprehension).
Scores
TOEFL scores are usually ready to be handed in after 3 to 5 days from the test completions (up to 7 days in the US). There is a possibility of urgent score calculation when needed for the extra fee. Scores may come in individual score reports as well as institution score reports and rooster.
TOEIC results can also be turned back in the form of individual score reports, score roosters or even certificates if an additional payment is provided. The scores come in 3 to 5 days and the process of score calculation may be facilitated (on demand with the additional fee provided).
The results of the TOEFL test are important for the colleges and universities who accept foreign students or offer exchange programs, as well as for the students themselves.
The results of the TOEIC test are used by the training, human resources managers, recruiters at some international corporations, employees who apply for a job position in such corporations and different language schools/programs.
Test Levels
Both tests have two proficiency levels tested. In TOEFL there are
• Pre-TOEFL ITP - high beginning to intermediate
• TOEFL ITP - low intermediate to advanced.
In TOEIC there are
• TOEIC Bridge - high beginning to intermediate
• TOEIC IP - low intermediate to advanced
Characteristics of the Test
TOEFL checks the command of academic and spoken English language. It consists of 140 multiple-choice questions, for which one can receive a score of 310-677 points in total (including 30-68 for listening comprehension, 30-68 for grammar in use, 30-67 for reading comprehension). The test lasts 115 minutes.
TOEIC focuses on the English language, which prevails in the business sphere and global workplace. It consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, which are to be answered in 2 hours. The possible score results vary from 10 to 990 (5-495 for listening comprehension and 5-495 for reading comprehension).
Scores
TOEFL scores are usually ready to be handed in after 3 to 5 days from the test completions (up to 7 days in the US). There is a possibility of urgent score calculation when needed for the extra fee. Scores may come in individual score reports as well as institution score reports and rooster.
TOEIC results can also be turned back in the form of individual score reports, score roosters or even certificates if an additional payment is provided. The scores come in 3 to 5 days and the process of score calculation may be facilitated (on demand with the additional fee provided).
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