Изменения в TOEFL 2023 | Структура нового TOEFL | БЫЛО и СТАЛО

Summary

The video script discusses changes in a test scheduled for July 26, 2023. The test duration has been reduced from three hours to slightly under two, which is significant, especially for the second block involving reading, listening, speaking, and writing where active language production is required. The script provides a detailed breakdown of changes in each section: Reading has fewer texts but no change in question types; Listening remains unchanged except for the removal of unscored questions; Speaking has no changes with four tasks taking approximately 17 minutes; Writing has undergone substantial qualitative changes with two tasks now totaling 30 minutes instead of 50, including a new task based on online academic discussions. Scoring remains on a scale of 120 with 30 points per section, but the value of reading questions appears to have slightly increased. Test takers will now see their reading and listening scores immediately and the exact date for receiving full official results. The organizers promise a simpler registration process and more convenient in-test instructions.

Takeaways

• 🗓️ The test has undergone significant changes on July 26, 2023, making it noticeably shorter, reducing from approximately three and a half hours to just under two hours.
• 📚 The Reading section has been condensed, with the number of texts reduced from 3-4 to just 2, while the average time per question remains unchanged at 1.8 minutes, totaling 35 minutes.
• 🎧 The Listening section remains largely the same, with the only change being the removal of unscored questions, and the total time for this section is now slightly over an hour and 10 minutes.
• 🗣️ The Speaking section has not changed, with four tasks taking about 17 minutes in total, including Independent Speaking and Integrated tasks based on provided materials.
• ✍️ The Writing section has seen the most qualitative changes, with the total time reduced from 50 minutes to 30 minutes, and the tasks now include a post based on academic discussion and online format used in American universities.
• 🔍 The Reading section's importance seems to have increased, as the value of each question appears to have risen, with the total score distribution now spread over fewer questions.
• 🏆 The scoring scale has not changed, with a maximum of 120 points and 30 points for each section.
• 📊 After the test, you will immediately see your scores for Reading and Listening, and you will be given a specific date for receiving the full official results.
• 📝 The organizers promise a simpler registration process and more convenient instructions within the test.
• 👋 The speaker invites viewers to subscribe to their channel for updates on changes and offers additional consultation for test preparation through a provided link.
• 👋 The speaker bids farewell to the audience at the end of the script.

Q & A

What significant change has occurred in the test duration according to the transcript?

The test has become noticeably shorter, changing from approximately three and a half hours to just under two hours.

How does the reduction in test duration affect the second block, which includes reading and listening sections?

The reduction in duration means there will be less factor of fatigue, which is particularly important for the second block where active language production is required in speaking and writing.

What was the previous structure of the reading section in terms of the number of texts and questions?

Previously, there were 3-4 texts with 10 questions each, and the average time per question was 8 minutes, totaling 54 minutes for 3 texts or 72 minutes for 4 texts.

How has the reading section changed in the new format?

The new format has two texts with 10 questions each, with an average of 1.8 minutes per question, reducing the total time to 35 minutes.

Has the listening section remained the same in the updated test?

The listening section remains unchanged except that there will be no unscored questions. It still includes 3-4 lectures with six questions each and 2-3 dialogues with five questions each.

What is the total time allocated for the listening section in the updated test?

The total time for the listening section is now 36 minutes plus there are no unscored questions, making the first block slightly longer at 1 hour and 71 minutes.

Can you describe the Speaking section tasks and their duration?

The Speaking section has four tasks with a total duration of about 17 minutes. The first task is Independent Speaking with 15 seconds of preparation and 45 seconds for the response. The next three tasks are Integrated tasks based on provided materials, each with 30 seconds of preparation and 60 seconds for the response.

What are the main qualitative changes mentioned in the Writing section?

The main qualitative changes occurred in the Writing section, where there were originally two tasks totaling 50 minutes. Now, there are two tasks with a total time of 30 minutes.

What is the new format of the first Writing task, and how long is it?

The first Writing task remains the same as before, based on provided material and is allocated 20 minutes.

How has the second Writing task changed, and what does it entail?

The second task, after an Academic discussion online, imitating the format used in American universities, includes a professor's post and two short student posts expressing two different opinions on a topic set by the professor. The task is to write a post that would answer the set question and add new ideas to what has already been said by other students, with a time limit of 10 minutes including reading and writing.

Has the scoring scale changed, and what is the maximum score?

The scoring scale has not changed, with a maximum of 120 points and 30 points for each section. However, the value of questions in the reading section seems to have slightly increased.

What new features can test takers expect after the test?

Test takers can expect to see their reading and listening scores immediately after the test, and they will be provided with a specific date for receiving their full official results. Additionally, the organizers promise a simpler registration process and more convenient instructions within the test.