TOEFL or IELTS? Which exam should you take?

TOEIC is quite a different exam. It does not test academic English at all, but rather general and business English used in the workplace.

It is much easier than any of the TOEFL or IELTS exams, in terms of level of difficulty in English.

TOIEC is used more as a pre-employment screening test so employers can be assured that a candidate has at least a functional understanding of English required in the business world.

You could learn more about the TOEIC through my website:

http://www.goodlucktoeic.com

All the best to you!

Hello to you in India. Thanks for your feedback. So glad I could shed some light on the issue. I wish you the best with whichever exam you decide to take.

Thanks for your comments. You can improve your English in many ways on your own. However, if you want to appear for the IELTS, it’s best to join a good exam preparation class so you can learn a variety of exam strategies.

Please take a look at my website http://www.goodluckielts.com for some useful information, tips, writing samples and so on.

All the best to you.

Thanks for passing on your opinion. Actually, there are two IELTS exams – the academic version and the general version. The academic is more challenging, in the reading and writing aspects.

I agree that the TOEFL helps to prepare you for university-level academic life more effectively, because it forces you to use a variety of skills that you will need once you are there.

Which exam is easier really depends on each individual’s background. Which exam is better depends on each person’s future goals.

Please visit my website, goodluckielts.com , for helpful hints, strategies and suggestions.

All the best with your exam!

You do really need to prepare and practice to do well on each section of the exam. Could you join an exam preparation class there? You can prepare alone for the listening and reading sections, but you really need the feedback of a teacher for the writing and speaking sections. That’s the best advice I can give you.

Other than that, there are specific books aimed at helping you improve your IELTS speaking and writing skills, such as those produced by Cambridge University Press.

Please watch my video on How to Structure Your TOEFL Essay, on this website. It will help you write a great IELTS essay as well.

You can also visit my website, http://www.goodluckielts.com for sample essays, essay topics, speaking hints and more.

You can definitely improve so keep at it! All the best to you.

You could type “free online IELTS test” into google or any other search engine and see what shows up.

Alternatively, you could get hold a good IELTS exam preparation book, such as those produced by Cambridge Univ Press, which have actual exam papers from previous exams. I would trust them more, for you can rehearse with actual exam samples.

Thanks for your comments and all the best to you.

There are many many ways to improve your English writing. Don’t be afraid. Start small.

Try to make writing a part of your daily life, by keeping a small diary, or summarizing the news of the day, or writing about a hobby of yours – anything that interests you. You do need to have a teacher who can correct your work and guide you.

There are also many resources, online and in books, which can help you improve.

For essays, please watch my video on How to Structure Your TOEFL Essay. It will give you some easy strategies to improve your writing quickly.

You can also read through some sample essays on my websites, goodlucktoefl.com and goodluckielts.com.

Make better writing your goal for the year and do lots of practice. In academic life, our grades are based mainly on written assignments and papers so it is worth the effort to improve in this area.

All the best to you.

Thanks for your feedback. Please visit my IELTS website for ideas, samples and advice on doing well on the IELTS. All the best to you, Guy.

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We will be happy to help. Sorry for the delay in replying. All the best to you.

Always check with the specific universities as to what they accept and what the minimum score is. All the best, RDK.

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We can answer your questions there. All the best.

Not sure about that, but you could check my IELTS website for advice on doing well on the IELTS. All the best to you.

Please check with the specific university you are applying to. All the best, Rohit.

Always a pleasure to hear from a fellow teacher. So glad we could help you. Thanks kindly for your feedback and all the best in your teaching career. Eleuterio.

Thank you kindly, Lebowski. My best to you too.

There are a lot of ESL materials that can help you with your pronunciation. Find a good library and look for materials that come with a CD or DVD as you need to hear what’s right. Check the websites of Oxford, Cambridge and Longman Publishing to check out the materials they offer for Pronunciation. All the best to you, Sunny.

Your website is very helpful, actually. Thanks kindly, Mohsen.

Glad I could help, Ahmed. Best wishes to you.

You will need to do the TOEFL or IELTS most likely. Check with the university you are interested in joining to see which exams they accept. Then, join an exam preparation class or get hold of an exam preparation guide so you know what to expect and how to answer the questions to get a high score. You will need a live or online teacher to give you feedback on your speaking and writing. All the best to you, Hobito.

Thanks kindly.

Welcome to engVid! Please read through my replies to various questions here as I have discussed how to improve your speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. The only way to improve your English is to use it as much as possible, but you must also have someone who is present to check it or correct it. Otherwise, you will develop the habit of saying things in the wrong way. Watch the videos here and online as they can teach you a lot. All the best to you, Lingam.

I cannot say how long it will take you to prepare because each person learns at a different speed. However, if you are already in Boston, it will help because you are surrounded by English already. Of course, on the IELTS you will hear British accents mostly. The best way to know if you are ready for the IELTS, is to do several practice exams and check your score. Analyze your errors and work on improving your strategy for answering those kinds of questions. All the best, Loukman.

Good for you! Keep watching and all the best to you, Dhanu.

All the best, Orlando.

Speaking is challenging because it brings together so many skills at one time – grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and so on. There are many ways to improve. Try to join a Conversational English class if possible or find a good private teacher.You could also look for an online teacher or class. For the TOEFL or IELTS exams, complete the speaking practice sections of many exam preparation books. Your speaking will improve when you speak more and can be corrected by someone who knows English well. No other choice! All the best to you.

Good question. I cannot say why they chose this exam. I agree, we do not speak British English here in Canada, or have British accents. Good luck with your English, Nickolay.

You can post a question here, and I will do my best to answer. Warm wishes, Hafez.

Thanks for your feedback. Sorry, we do not chat with students online, as we are all working full-time. However, if you have a question, you could post it here. All the best to you.

Thanks kindly, Shahadat. So glad I could help you. My best wishes to you in the future.

Welcome to engVid! All the best to you, Sok Him.

Thanks. There are many ways to improve your listening skills for the TOEFL. Do as many practice listening exercises as possible. Make sure you know how to take good and fast notes. Use abbreviations and symbols to take notes more quickly. Work on one type of listening exercise at a time, master that and then move on to the other, step by step. For example, start with the campus conversation and move to the academic lecture last, as it is more challenging. Watch American shows, news and movies for recreation to get accustomed to the accent and expressions used. Learn common campus vocabulary, which will help you understand the conversations more easily. Also, familiarize yourself with the different types of questions which appear in the listening section so you know how to answer them. All the best to you, Jagadeesh.