What is the importance of TOEFL exam?

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5 months ago

TOEFL is an important exam for Indian student and want to study in an English-speaking university abroad. You need to show your English skills with TOEFL. Many universities ask for a certain TOEFL score for admission. A good TOEFL score shows you can understand lectures, join class discussions, and

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Rahul Singha | Contributor-Level 9

2 years ago

If you're an Indian student aiming to pursue higher education at an English-speaking university abroad, demonstrating your English proficiency through the TOEFL becomes crucial. Many institutions require or strongly recommend specific TOEFL score ranges for admission. Obtaining a strong score showca

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

9 years ago

The TOEFL test is the most widely respected English-language test in the world, recognized by more than 9,000 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States. If you are planning to study in English speaking nation universit

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