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Comparison
IELTS
TOEFT
Test of English as a Foreign Language
International English Language Testing System
Definition
British English (academic situations)
American English (academic situations)
Type of English
A variety of styles (only a few questions are
multiple-choice)
Mostly multiple-choice (except writing)
Question style
Listening, reading, writing, speaking
(face-to-face oral test)
Listening, reading, writing. TSE speaking test at
extra cost (not face-to-face)
Skill test
Paper-based or computer-based (CB IELTS).
Internet-based (TOEFL iBT), computer-based (TOEFL
CBT) or paper-based (TOEFL PBT)
Test type
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Which is better for You?
Here are some advices and I hope you will find
something useful ?
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British vs American English

• IELTS tends to use British English and the TOEFL
  uses exclusively American English.
• if you have problems with the British accent (and
  the test may include a wide variety of accents,
  including Australian, New Zealand, Irish and
  Scottish).
• On the other hand, American accents may throw you
  off. Certain terms are also different and you
  don't want to waste time in your speaking test
  asking what a flat or a lorry is.
• So whether you are used to British or American
  English is certainly a factor.
• If you are more comfortable with US English, the
  TOEFL is a good choice but if you are used to
  British English and accents, you'll do better on
  the IELTS.

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Multiple choice vs Copying Down

• For the reading and listening sections, TOEFL
  gives you multiple-choice questions,
• whereas IELTS generally expects you to copy down
  words from the text or the conversation
  word-for-word.
• So, concrete thinkers will tend to do better on
  the IELTS and abstract thinkers will tend to
  excel on the TOEFL.

Multiple-choice
Copying-Down
require slightly better abstract thinking
have good memories and think more concretely.
easy to pick out wrong answers
the answer is sitting there in the text. You just
have to find it and repeat it.
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Predictable vs Different Every Time

• Of course, the TOEFL is also more predictable
  than the IELTS.
• The IELTS throws lots of different question types
  at you, and the instructions are often slightly
  different every time. That makes it harder to
  prepare for.
• The TOEFL, on the other hand, is pretty much the
  same test every time--pick A, B, C, D, or E.
• On the other hand, the IELTS certainly keeps you
  on your toes and that can keep you more alert.

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Speaking to a Person or a Computer?

• Another large difference is in how the speaking
  section is carried out. For some people, it's
  very relaxing to just record your answers into a
  computer because it feels like no one is
  listening. You just try your best and forget
  about it until you get your grades.
• Because the IELTS test is done in an interview
  format with a native speaker present, you might
  get nervous or feel you are being judged. And
  they take notes Oh God, did he write down
  something good or something bad? On the other
  hand, you might feel more relaxed in a
  conversation, with a person there to explain if
  you don't understand a question, or simply having
  a face to look at, instead of a computer screen.
• Getting feedback from a native speaker can be
  helpful too, in order to correct mistakes and
  improve during the test. So it depends on what
  you are more comfortable with.
• If you like talking to people, the IELTS is a
  better choice. If you just want to be alone and
  not feel judged, the TOEFL will be more
  comfortable for you.

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Holistic vs Criteria

• If you write well but have a lot of small grammar
  mistakes, your TOEFL score might be quite good
  because graders will ignore small mistakes if the
  overall essay is logical and detailed. The IELTS
  will not overlook bad grammar.
• If you don't feel comfortable writing essays but
  you think you have excellent grammar and
  vocabulary and overall are a decent writer, the
  IELTS will probably be easier for you.
• I hope this essay was helpful in making your
  choice. In any case, I recommend you go to the
  websites of IELTS and TOEFL and get some more
  detail on each test, and also try out some
  practice problems on your own.
• http//www.ielts.org http//www.toefl.org

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