TOEFL or IELTS? Which exam should you take?

Not sure whether to take the TOEFL or the IELTS? Want to know which of these English proficiency exams is easier? This lesson explains the key differences between the two exams and makes recommendations based on your strengths and weaknesses.

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[RebeccaESL]

Happy New Year to all of you. Thanks for watching and passing on your feedback. May you have a radiant year in 2010.

[moncarlotuazon]

Hello Miss Rebecca,

Can I use TOEFL for employment purposes? I'll take the exam next month but I don't review because my parents think I have a good shot at the exam and that I'm busy reviewing for another important exam. I read at lot and can communicate in english quite well. I'll just familiarize myself on what to expect in the exam. Wish me luck.

[RebeccaESL]

@moncarlotuazon

All the best to you. TOEFL is normally used for admission to university, but if an employer is familiar with the exam,then a good score would be an advantage.

[teacherclaire]

As what I have understood.. TOEFL is more on detailed approach while IELTS is more on practical approach. Im still comfortable on TOEFL but I get more challenges in IELTS because some part of the lesson/drills are still somewhat new and fresh to me..in short.. i have to study harder in IELTS! God bless!

An awesome gratitude for you ma'am Rebecca!

Cheers!

[RebeccaESL]

@teacherclaire

I wish you the best with your English. how wonderful that you want to do something more challenging.

[ARFATKASH]

thanks for your guidance mam!

[RebeccaESL]

Thanks to all for your kind feedback. It's nice to know.

[7777tomis]

To TOEFL or not to IELTS , that is the question !

[babykikino]

for me, i think TOEFL is easier than IELTS

[thaison9892]

this video was taken over 2 years ago,i wonder if there is anything has changed now? anyway thank a lot for this video :)

[jah6636]

thank you

[TheRicoshin]

very informative! thank you very much!

[monicajiang0419]

@jayaprakash6 You can get above 7.0, maybe 8.0,believe me. IELTS is much more easier

[crossculturalcoach]

I found the answer here. Thanks!!

Jennifer Kumar Cross-Cultural Coach

[IW4TCH]

Hello,I study in Europe and I wish to go to an American Univeristy which exam do you recommend? TOEFL or IELTS?

[niklas218]

Dear Rebecca, thank you for this video, it helped me a lot!

[jayaprakash6]

Hello Rebecca,

I have got 94 in TOEFL iBT with 19 in reading, 22 in speaking, 26 in listening and 27 in writing.

So i am thinking of taking IELTS and need 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in all bands. Can i get this score if i take IELTS?

Please help me out.