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For over 50 years, the TOEFL® test has been the world’s premier English-language test – measuring the four core language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is accepted by more than 10,000 organizations in 130 countries, including top English-speaking universities worldwide. More than 30 million people have taken the TOEFL test.
The TOEFL® Test compared to IELTS® academic module and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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