Updates to Enhanced TOEFL Exam Pattern

ETS, the conducting body of TOEFL has introduced its latest version which is shorter and enhances the testing experience. TOEFL iBT is the English-language test for study, work and immigration which is accepted by more than 12,500 universities in over 160 countries. The TOEFL iBT Enhanced version will allow you to complete the test within 2 hours. This makes it the shortest of the three most popular English-language tests. The TOEFL iBT test is available worldwide with testing available in more than 200 countries and territories.

The Enhanced TOEFL iBT exam pattern has undergone multiple changes and updates since its beginning on July 26, 2023. TOEFL iBT test has now been improved to offer an even better experience for the test takers. You can now choose where and how you want to take the TOEFL iBT test: at a test center or at home. 

TOEFL iBT enhanced version does not require you to change your study pattern since the question types for the Reading, Listening and Speaking sections will be the same. Along with this, the test score-scale, and CEFR level cut scores remain unchanged. ETS has offered the best testing experience possible with these enhancements to the TOEFL iBT test. 

Updates to Enhanced TOEFL iBT

TOEFL iBT enhanced version is offering the smoothest English language proficiency test that you can take. The experience is unparalleled to other similar tests available worldwide. The enhanced TOEFL iBT updates are:

• TOEFL New Exam pattern: The new TOEFL Writing task, “Writing for an Academic Discussion,” will replace the Independent Writing task. After answering each question, you’ll receive an immediate, unofficial, AI-generated score to gauge your performance.
• Faster Registration and Scheduling: ETS has made the TOEFL registration process and scheduling the test much faster and user friendly. A simpler registration and scheduling process, with local payment options available to select countries.
• Free Practice Materials: The official website of TOEFL iBT provides new and updated practice tests. Two new practice questions for the new TOEFL Writing section will be added each week. You can prepare for test day with a full-length practice test, practice sets, the TOEFL Go! ® app and more.
• Shorter Timings: The total testing time is now less than 2 hours. The TOEFL reading section comprises 20 questions for 35 minutes. The Listening section has 36 questions to be completed in 28 minutes. The TOEFL Speaking section has 4 tasks for 16 minutes and TOEFL Writing has 2 tasks for 29 minutes. 
• Instant Scores: You can now view your unofficial Reading and TOEFL Listening scores at the end of your TOEFL iBT test. The increased score transparency allows you to receive real-time notification of changes to their score status.
• Score Reporting Dates: You do not need to calculate the days or wait for results on the official website release date. You will now be able to see the date you can expect to receive your official scores at the end of your test.
• Faster Official Scores: The wait for 2 weeks to get your TOEFL results are now over. You can get your full, official scores as soon as 4–8 days after your test (11–13 business days for Paper Edition).
• MyBest® Scores: ETS will now automatically show your best scores in the last 2 years. You will be able to see and share your best overall test performance with MyBest scores, which are the combination of your best section scores from the past 2 years.
• In-depth Score Reporting: The TOEFL iBT results have more in depth analysis of the exam and the scores. You will now receive more than just scores. TOEFL results will now show personalized performance feedback and deeper insights into your results.

How ETS completed TOEFL iBT in 2 Hours

TOEFL iBT considers your experience and feedback in the same high regard as providing the utmost quality, security, fairness, and reliability in the assessment. TOEFL iBT New pattern is the only test that measures all 4 academic English skills the way they are actually used in an academic setting. The TOEFL iBT can be completed in 2 hours due to:

• Streamlined instructions and navigation throughout the test - This helps to reduce the time taken by students to understand what to do next. The instructions are much more user friendly.
• Removal of all unscored test questions - The removal of unscored questions has led to shorter time. The time taken for the unscored questions has been cut from the actual test time. 
• New Writing Task - The new, more modern TOEFL iBT writing task replaces the independent writing (essay) task which was a discussion forum contribution task. This has reduced the time taken for the writing task.
• Less Reading passage in the Reading section - The enhanced TOEFL reading now includes two reading passages instead of three previously. Each of these passages are approximately 700 words long, with 10 questions per passage. 

ETS suggests creating an account even though you have not yet decided to take the test yet. ETS provides a TOEFL Search Service which is free to match you with universities based on your profile. You can receive notifications about programs, financial aid, fellowships, and other educational opportunities from the universities.