Whether to choose TOEFL or IELTS,
Don't look at the number of exams, don't be misled by the people around you.
When choosing a test, you should consider your English level, the requirements of your target institution or country, and your personal study habits and preferences.
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Which is better to study abroad or IELTS and TOEFL?
1. Consider your study abroad destination. If you are going to study in the United States, then it is recommended to consider TOEFL as it is more in line with the needs of American universities, and if you are going to study in the United Kingdom or Australia, then it is recommended to consider IELTS, because both are English-speaking countries, and IELTS is more suitable for the local language environment.
2. Individual English proficiency and strengths can also be considered. If you are good at speaking and listening, it is recommended to choose IELTS, because the speaking and listening sections of IELTS emphasize communication skills, and if you are good at reading and writing, it is recommended to choose TOEFL, because the reading and writing sections of TOEFL are more academic and logical.
3. We can also consider the difficulty of the exam and the duration of the exam. Comparatively, TOEFL has a longer test time and is more difficult, whereas IELTS has a shorter test time and a moderate level of difficulty overall.
4. Choose according to your study abroad plan. If you just want to travel, then this choice is not important, but if you want to study abroad and a qualified language score is an important basis for future study abroad applications, then you must carefully consider and choose the right test for you.
5. Also consider whether the time and place of registration for the test is convenient. Some test centers only offer the TOEFL or IELTS test, otherwise you would have to travel a long way to take the test.
6. Understand the specific requirements of the target institution. Some schools may only accept TOEFL scores, while others only accept IELTS scores. If you know the requirements of your target institution, you will be better able to choose your exam.
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Which is more valuable, IELTS or TOEFL?
IELTS and TOEFL are not comparable, and both have a high gold content.
IELTS is jointly administered by the British Council, Cambridge Examinations and the Australian Agency for International Development, so IELTS is more British and more suitable for studying in Commonwealth countries.
The TOEFL test is a globally recognized English language test that is suitable for applying to universities and graduate programs in North America, Japan, South Korea, and other countries and regions. The TOEFL test adopts the computer-based test mode, which is faster to score, and the IELTS test has two methods: paper-based test and computer-based test, which can be flexibly selected.
In terms of test content, the IELTS test pays more attention to the practical application ability of English, and the material is also more life scenes. The TOEFL test is mainly an academic type, mostly involving natural sciences, biological sciences, astronomy, etc., and is very academic, so the requirements for vocabulary are also higher than IELTS.
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The difference between the format and content of the exam
In terms of test content, the IELTS test pays more attention to the practical application ability of English, and the material is also more life scenes.
The TOEFL test is mainly an academic type, mostly involving natural sciences, biological sciences, astronomy, etc., and is very academic, so the requirements for vocabulary are also higher than IELTS.
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Which is better to study abroad or IELTS and TOEFL?
Whether you choose TOEFL or IELTS, please remember that they are both tests of your own language ability, so a solid foundation in English is the guarantee of getting a good score, rather than listening to others say which one is better.
Summary:
First of all, be sure to choose the type of test according to your purpose, and then check to see which test is more relevant to the specific language requirements of your ideal school, and whether there are clear restrictions on not accepting TOEFL or IELTS (generally not appear, but the requirements will vary).
Finally, I wish you all a successful "breakup" with TOEFL/IELTS!