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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Syllabus

English language proficiency test accepted by many UK universities for international applicants. The full Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) syllabus: 6 subjects, 21 chapters, 79 topics and 109 sub-topics, with 302 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
21Chapters
79Topics
109Sub-topics
302Flashcards

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) subjects

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

TOEFL iBT Test Overview and Strategy

3 chapters · 11 topics · 25 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Test Format and Scoring · 4 topics
  2. Registration and Test-Day Logistics · 3 topics
  3. Time Management and Test Strategy · 4 topics

Reading Section

3 chapters · 14 topics · 19 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Academic Reading Foundations · 4 topics
  2. Reading Question Types · 7 topics
  3. Vocabulary and Cohesion · 3 topics

Listening Section

3 chapters · 12 topics · 17 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Listening Content Types · 3 topics
  2. Listening Question Types · 5 topics
  3. Listening Skills Development · 4 topics

Speaking Section

4 chapters · 14 topics · 19 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Independent Speaking Task · 3 topics
  2. Integrated Speaking Tasks · 4 topics
  3. Speaking Delivery and Language · 4 topics
  4. Speaking Scoring Criteria · 3 topics

Writing Section

4 chapters · 14 topics · 17 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Integrated Writing Task · 4 topics
  2. Writing for an Academic Discussion Task · 3 topics
  3. Writing Mechanics and Style · 4 topics
  4. Writing Scoring Criteria · 3 topics

English Language Foundations for TOEFL

4 chapters · 14 topics · 12 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Core Grammar · 4 topics
  2. Vocabulary Building · 4 topics
  3. Pronunciation and Listening Fundamentals · 3 topics
  4. Integrated Skills Practice · 3 topics

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) flashcards

302 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) syllabus?

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) covers 6 subjects: TOEFL iBT Test Overview and Strategy, Reading Section, Listening Section, Speaking Section, Writing Section and English Language Foundations for TOEFL.

How many chapters and topics are in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) syllabus?

21 chapters and 79 topics, broken down further into 109 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Reading Section is the largest subject, with 14 topics in 3 chapters.

Are there Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) flashcards?

Yes — 302 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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