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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Syllabus
English proficiency test used by U.S. universities to assess international applicants. The full TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) syllabus: 7 subjects, 27 chapters, 102 topics and 79 sub-topics, with 354 flashcards written against it.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) subjects
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Test Overview, Format, and Scoring
- TOEFL iBT Structure and Logistics · 4 topics
- Scoring System and Reporting · 4 topics
- University Admissions Requirements · 4 topics
Reading Section
- Passage Types and Academic Content · 4 topics
- Question Types and Strategy · 6 topics
- Summary and Synthesis Tasks · 3 topics
- Reading Skills and Time Management · 4 topics
Listening Section
- Audio Formats and Sources · 3 topics
- Comprehension Question Types · 6 topics
- Note-Taking and Active Listening · 4 topics
- Listening Strategy and Pacing · 3 topics
Speaking Section
- Independent Speaking Task · 3 topics
- Integrated Speaking Tasks · 4 topics
- Delivery and Language Use · 4 topics
- Scoring Criteria and Practice · 3 topics
Writing Section
- Integrated Writing Task · 4 topics
- Writing for an Academic Discussion Task · 4 topics
- Essay Mechanics and Organization · 4 topics
- Scoring and Revision · 3 topics
English Language Foundations
- Grammar for Academic English · 4 topics
- Academic Vocabulary Development · 4 topics
- Pronunciation and Phonology · 4 topics
- Idioms and Register · 3 topics
Test-Taking Strategy and Preparation Plan
- Diagnostic and Goal Setting · 3 topics
- Study Planning and Resources · 3 topics
- Test-Day Execution · 4 topics
- Review and Retake Decisions · 3 topics
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) flashcards
354 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) syllabus?
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) covers 7 subjects: Test Overview, Format, and Scoring, Reading Section, Listening Section, Speaking Section, Writing Section, English Language Foundations and Test-Taking Strategy and Preparation Plan.
How many chapters and topics are in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) syllabus?
27 chapters and 102 topics, broken down further into 79 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Reading Section is the largest subject, with 17 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) flashcards?
Yes — 354 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 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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