Changes August, 2019
Overall duration – 3 hours (instead of 3,5 h)
Reading Section
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Old version |
New version |
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3-4 passages to read (1 experimental – not graded) 12-14 questions to a reading passage |
3-4 passages to read (1 experimental – not graded) 10 questions to a reading passage |
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60-80 min |
54-74 min (depending on whether there is ungraded ‘experimental reading passage’) |
Listening Section
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Old version |
New version |
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2 or 3 sets 12-14 questions to a set |
2 or 3 sets Long set – 1 conversation, 2 lectures, 17 questions Short set – 1 conversation, 1 lecture, 11 questions 10 questions to a set |
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60-90 min |
41-57 minutes (depending on whether there’s ungraded ‘experimental listening’ included or not) |
Speaking Section
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Old version |
New version |
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6 tasks
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4 tasks (Question 1 (personal preference) and Question 5 (campus situation) have been removed from the test). – – Speaking Independent Task 2 -> TASK 1 – Speaking integrated Task 3 -> TASK 2 – Speaking integrated Task 4 -> TASK 3 – – Speaking integrated Task 6 – TASK 4
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20 min |
17 min |
Writing Section
The independent writing question format has become longer and more confusing.
E.g. The previous format:
Which do you prefer? Use reasons and examples to support your answer. Do not use memorized examples.”
(some information is taken from https://www.toeflresources.com/changes-to-the-toefl-in-2018-and-2019)