What is the hardest part of the TOEFL test?

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Subhrajeet Harichandan | Contributor-Level 9

a year ago

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized test used to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. The TOEFL exam pattern comprises four sections, Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing - along with the total score. However, the hardest part of the TO

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Priya Garg | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

The hardest part of the TOEFL test often depends on individual strengths and weaknesses. However, many test-takers find the speaking and writing sections to be the most challenging, as they require both language proficiency and critical thinking skills.

There are two tasks in the TOEFL writing sectio

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