WRITING TOEFL
IN NIGERIA
It is not surprising that Nigerian students—including the seemingly brilliant ones that get ‘A’ in English language in their O’level—tend to perform below standard on the TOEFL. For one thing, the TOEFL is based on North American English, and not British English. Moreover, much have been learned or acquired over time—skills such as ability to reason and make inferences, paraphrase and use precise vocabulary, as well as effective writing skills. To perform well, you’ll have to refine these skills (if you don’t already have them).
| Section | Total Time | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60-100 minutes | Read 3-5 passages Answer 12 to 14 questions on each passage |
| Listening | 60-90 minutes | Listen to 2-3 conversations Answer 5 questions on each conversation Listen to 4-6 lectures, 2 of which include student comments Answer 6 questions on each lecture |
| Speaking | 20 minutes | Speak based on familiar experience (2 independent tasks) Speak based on a reading and/or a listening passage (4 integrated tasks) |
| Writing | 50 minutes | Write an essay based on a reading and a listening passage (1 integrated task) Write an essay based on a prompt only (1 independent task) |
Note that the times listed do not include the time needed to read and listen to section directions. The times listed for the Listening and Speaking sections are approximations. After the listening section, you are given a 5-minute break.
TOEFL IN NIGERIA - INFO
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