{"id":2268,"date":"2022-09-21T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T12:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=2268"},"modified":"2022-12-25T09:59:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T04:29:16","slug":"toefl-vs-ielts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/","title":{"rendered":"TOEFL vs IELTS: Which One is Better Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every student nowadays has a dream to have good studies to become successful in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants to make their family proud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They want to join the best colleges or universities to get a good education and achieve their dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you also have such dreams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am sure you also want to make your family proud and want to prove yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve this, you can prepare for exams like TOEFL and IELTS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By clearing these exams, you can continue your studies in abroad colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a very high chance that you will have some information about those exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But do you know which one you should prefer while choosing between TOEFL vs IELTS?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IELTS OR TOEFL Which one will be the best for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both exams have some good points and bad points, that\u2019s why it is confusing for students to choose one between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are also confused between these exams and you, do not know which one you should prefer,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then keep reading this blog till the end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because in this blog, I will tell you in detail about TOEFL vs IELTS and which one you should prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#what-is-toefl\" title=\"What is TOEFL?\">What is TOEFL?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-test-format\" title=\"TOEFL Test Format&nbsp;\">TOEFL Test Format&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#what-is-ielts\" title=\"What is IELTS?\">What is IELTS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#ielts-test-format\" title=\"IELTS Test Format&nbsp;\">IELTS Test Format&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-exam-test\" title=\"TOEFL VS IELTS Exam Test\">TOEFL VS IELTS Exam Test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-writing-test\" title=\"TOEFL VS IELTS Writing Test\">TOEFL VS IELTS Writing Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-speaking-test\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS Speaking Test\">TOEFL vs IELTS Speaking Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-reading-test\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS Reading Test\">TOEFL vs IELTS Reading Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-listening-test\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS Listening Test\">TOEFL vs IELTS Listening Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-score-comparison\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS Score Comparison&nbsp;\">TOEFL vs IELTS Score Comparison&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#main-differences-between-toefl-vs-ielts\" title=\"Main Differences between TOEFL VS IELTS\">Main Differences between TOEFL VS IELTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#conclusion-about-toefl-vs-ielts\" title=\"Conclusion about TOEFL vs IELTS\">Conclusion about TOEFL vs IELTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#is-toefl-easier-than-ielts\" title=\"Is TOEFL easier than IELTS?\">Is TOEFL easier than IELTS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#do-universities-prefer-toefl-or-ielts\" title=\"Do universities prefer TOEFL or IELTS?\">Do universities prefer TOEFL or IELTS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-fees-in-india\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS fees in india\">TOEFL vs IELTS fees in india<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-for-canada\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS for canada\">TOEFL vs IELTS for canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/toefl-vs-ielts\/#toefl-vs-ielts-which-is-more-accepted-in-europe\" title=\"TOEFL vs IELTS, which is more accepted in europe?\">TOEFL vs IELTS, which is more accepted in europe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-toefl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-toefl\"><\/span>What is TOEFL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start from the complete basic; TOEFL full form is the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Test_of_English_as_a_Foreign_Language\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Test_of_English_as_a_Foreign_Language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Test of English as a Foreign Language<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a very popular exam conducted to test the English language knowledge of the candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam has a format that tests factors like writing, reading, listening, and speaking of candidates for the English language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on these factors, it gives you a score according to your performance in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam is designed around North American English, testing your knowledge about North American English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year this exam is getting conducted more than 50 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can give this exam any number of times, but there should be a gap of 12 days between their last TOEFL exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After about ten days, candidates get their results in the form of scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You did not pass or fail in this exam; you can just check if your score is good or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This score is eligible for two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-test-format\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-test-format\"><\/span>TOEFL Test Format&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I already said, the TOEFL test has four sections: listening, speaking, reading and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For every section, you get a score between 0 to 30, which means in TOEFL, you get a score from 0 to 120.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Reading, you have to solve questions between 30 to 40 in around 54 minutes to 72 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Listening test, you have to solve questions between 28 to 39 in around 41 minutes to 57 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is a break of 10 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the break, there is a speaking test in which you have to complete four tasks in a time limit of 17 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then the last writing test, in this test you have to solve two tasks in a time limit of 50 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are confused, you can check the table below; it will help you understand the format in a better way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Test<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Time Limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading<\/td><td>30\u201340 questions<\/td><td>54\u201372 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Listening<\/td><td>28\u201339 questions<\/td><td>41\u201357 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Break<\/td><td>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/td><td>10 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking<\/td><td>4 tasks<\/td><td>17 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Writing<\/td><td>2 tasks<\/td><td>50 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-ielts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-ielts\"><\/span>What is IELTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/what-is-ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/what-is-ielts\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> is an international exam that is designed for testing the English language knowledge of the candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the TOEFL exam, this exam also tests candidate knowledge based on the candidate&#8217;s listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If English is not your native language and you want to study, work or live in a country where English is native language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can give this exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete form of IELTS is <strong>the International English language learning test system; <\/strong>this exam was started in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one can fail this exam because candidates did not get results in such a form that they can pass or fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They get scores in the form of bands; this exam score also has a validity of 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ielts-test-format\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ielts-test-format\"><\/span>IELTS Test Format&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about the IELTS exam format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I already told you, this exam also has four sections:&nbsp; Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the listening section, you have to solve 40 questions in the time limit of approx 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to solve 40 questions in the reading section as well, but here you have about 60 minutes to solve these questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the writing section, you have to complete two tasks in a time limit of 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then, there is the speaking section; in this section, you have to complete three tasks in about 11 minutes to 14 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are confused, you can check the table below; it will help you a lot to understand this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Test<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Time Limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Listening<\/td><td>40 Questions<\/td><td>Approx 30 minutes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading<\/td><td>40 Questions<\/td><td>60 minutes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Writing<\/td><td>2 Tasks<\/td><td>60 minutes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking<\/td><td>3 Parts<\/td><td>11 to 14 minutes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like -: <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/pauling-joyce-meyer\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/pauling-joyce-meyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Admired books by Joyce Meyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-exam-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-exam-test\"><\/span>TOEFL VS IELTS Exam Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get more detailed information about these exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In TOEFL exams, you have to solve MCQ questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, in IELTS, you have questions in various forms like fill in the blanks, short answer type etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In IELTS, you have two modules: <strong>Academic<\/strong> and <strong>General Training<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The speaking and listening tests are the same in both modules, but writing and reading tests are different in academic and general training modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get more deep into this and check the differences between TOEFL and IELTS for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-writing-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-writing-test\"><\/span>TOEFL VS IELTS Writing Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the TOEFL writing test, candidates have to complete two writing tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrated Writing task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent Writing task<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>During an Integrated writing task, candidates have to read a short passage or hear a short lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then candidates have to write according to what they hear or read; candidates will have about 20 minutes to complete this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an independent writing task, candidates have to write an essay on a topic;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates have to write about this topic by their personal opinion or experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have about 30 minutes to complete this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main point of the 2nd writing task is to see if candidates can explain their ideas in a clear and well-organized manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, candidates will have around 60 minutes to complete two writing tasks in the <strong>IELTS writing test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 1st writing task, candidates will be given a graph, table or chart or any other type of visual information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the candidate has to write around 150 words explaining that visual content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 2nd writing task, the candidate has to write around 250 words on a given topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate will have 60 minutes to complete both tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as most experts suggest, candidates should divide time by themselves, like 40 minutes for Writing task 2 and 20 minutes for task 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because candidates have to write more in writing task 2 than task 1 in the IELTS Writing test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-speaking-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-speaking-test\"><\/span>TOEFL vs IELTS Speaking Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the TOEFL speaking test, you have to complete four tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first task is known as an independent speaking task, and 2 &#8211; 4 tasks are known as integrated speaking tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In each task, candidates will have 15 to 30 seconds to prepare their answers, and then they will have 45 seconds to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have a microphone there, and Test organizers will record candidate answers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI and humans will check candidates&#8217; recordings and give candidates scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidates will have about 17 minutes to complete the whole speaking test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One the other hand, there are three parts in the <strong>IELTS speaking test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first part, the examiner will introduce themself, and then candidates will also have to introduce themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the examiner will ask you some general questions about family, studies, and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, there will be the 2nd part of the speaking test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second part, candidates will be given a topic and some points that candidates have to include in the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have about 1 minute to prepare their answer, and then they have to speak for about 2 minutes on that topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to keep talking in these 2 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, the examiner will ask one or two questions about the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, there is the 3rd and last part, in which the examiner will ask you some more questions about the topic which candidates have explained in the 2nd part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have around 11 to 14 minutes to complete this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-reading-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-reading-test\"><\/span>TOEFL vs IELTS Reading Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the TOEFL reading test, candidates will have to answer 40 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The questions will be based on four passages given in the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates have to read all these passages and then have to answer the questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not matter if candidates have knowledge about the questions or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passages will provide all the information required to answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have around 54 to 72 minutes to complete this test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if I talk about the <strong>IELTS reading test<\/strong>, candidates will have to read passages in this exam also and have to answer relevant questions of the passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading test in the IELTS exam is different for the Academic module and general training module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both exams, candidates have to solve 40 questions in 60 minutes, but the difference is the passages that candidates will get in those exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-listening-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-listening-test\"><\/span>TOEFL vs IELTS Listening Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In TOEFL listening test, it tests your listening skill for these two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic comprehension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical understanding and connecting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of listening items in this test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In this test, there will be 3 to 4 lectures which will be around 3 to 5 minutes long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then there will be 2 to 3 conversations between 2 English native speakers which will be around 3 minutes long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have to answer six questions for each lesson and five questions for each conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>IELTS listening test<\/strong>, candidates will listen to 4 recordings of native English speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first recording will be a conversation between two people about any everyday social context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then in the second recording, there will be a monologue about other everyday social contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third recording will be a conversation between four people, set in training or educational contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the last and fourth recording will be a monologue again, but this time it will be about an academic subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates have to answer 40 questions based on these recordings; there will be a time limit of approx 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-score-comparison\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-score-comparison\"><\/span>TOEFL vs IELTS Score Comparison&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you have understood well about the format of TOEFL vs IELTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s compare the scores which candidates get in these exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In TOEFL, the result of the candidates in all the tests is represented by scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas in the IELTS exam, it is characterised by bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IELTS exam indicates the results of the candidates on a scale of 1 to 9 bands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the TOEFL exam indicates it on a scale of 0 to 120 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>TOEFL<\/td><td>IELTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0-31<\/td><td>0 &#8211; 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32-34<\/td><td>4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35-45<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>46-59<\/td><td>5.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60-78<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>79-93<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>94-101<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>102-109<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>110-114<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>115-117<\/td><td>8.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>118-120<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-differences-between-toefl-vs-ielts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"main-differences-between-toefl-vs-ielts\"><\/span>Main Differences between TOEFL VS IELTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TOEFL and IELTS both are very good exams but there are some differences between these both exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below table will help you to know about those differences, this will definitely help you to decide any one of these exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>TOEFL<\/td><td>IELTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The TOEFL exam is longer; it is about 4 hours long.<\/td><td>The IELTS exam is about 2 hours 45 minutes long.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Testing Services conduct this exam.<\/td><td>It is conducted by IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training IELTS Indicator.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>This generally requires that candidates use either UK English or USA English.<\/td><td>This is more flexible.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The TOEFL exam mainly consists of multiple-choice questions.<\/td><td>The IELTS exam consists of a variety of questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It is a computer-based exam.<\/td><td>The IELTS exam is paper-based.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The average minimum score top universities require is 78.<\/td><td>The average minimum band top universities required is 6.4.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidates can give this exam more than 50 times in a year.<\/td><td>Candidates can give this exam 48 times a year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The TOEFL speaking test does not happen face to face with the examiner.<\/td><td>The IELTS speaking test is done face to face with the examiner.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like -: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/why-homework-should-be-banned\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/why-homework-should-be-banned\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Reasons Why Homework Should Be Banned<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-education\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Education: Formal, Informal &amp; Other<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/most-expensive-college-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/most-expensive-college-in-the-world\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 22 Most Expensive College In The World 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-about-toefl-vs-ielts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion-about-toefl-vs-ielts\"><\/span>Conclusion about TOEFL vs IELTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this is the end of this \u201dTOEFL vs IELTS\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you understand this completely; If you still have any doubts between TOEFL and IELTS, you can ask me in the comment section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you will see some FAQs, don\u2019t forget to read them, they will also help you to choose between TOEFL and IELTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you liked this blog, stay connected to the&nbsp; course mentor for more such blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1643282567953\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-toefl-easier-than-ielts\"><\/span><strong>Is TOEFL easier than IELTS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IELTS and TOEFL both are very basic and easy exams, but since we are comparing them both, I want to say IELTS are easier than TOEFL.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1643282580275\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-universities-prefer-toefl-or-ielts\"><\/span><strong>Do universities prefer TOEFL or IELTS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>More than 10000 universities prefer TOFEL, it is more preferred in the US, on the other hand, IELTS is preferred by more than 9,000 universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1643282598588\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-fees-in-india\"><\/span><strong>TOEFL vs IELTS fees in india<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Cost of TOFEL exam in India is around Rs. 13,800 and cost of IELTS exam in India is around Rs. 14900.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1643282619667\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-for-canada\"><\/span><strong>TOEFL vs IELTS for canada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>TOEFL and IELTS both are very good tests, but for Canada IELTS is a better choice. There are a lot of universities in Canada that accept the IELTS test.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1643282636594\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toefl-vs-ielts-which-is-more-accepted-in-europe\"><\/span><strong>TOEFL vs IELTS, which is more accepted in europe?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both the exams are accepted in most of the Europe countries, but IELTS is more popular in European countries in comparison to TOEFL.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every student nowadays has a dream to have good studies to become successful in their lives. Everyone wants to make their family proud. They want to join the best colleges or universities to get a good education and achieve their dream. Do you also have such dreams? 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