For those who interested in measuring
English proficiency, you are often confused what the test should be taken. Here
you will find the differences between the two tests; the TOEIC and the
TOEFL, what for are two of them related to your work or study?
Both the
TOEIC and the TOEFL are English proficiency exam that sourced from ETS
(Educational Testing Service), USA. The TOEIC focuses
on business English. It is generally thought of as a work-related English
proficiency exam. However, a surprising number of US universities and degree
programs will accept the TOEIC as an alternative to the TOEFL or IELTS. The
TOEIC is taken to measure English proficiency as a communication tool in global
zone. The TOEFL is considered as a condition for students in education process.
The TOEIC is required to company recruitment, a basic measurement of English
proficiency in a company, it is used for handling pre and post English
training. The TOEFL is mostly needed to apply overseas scholarship.
ADVANTAGES :
1. Most students find the TOEIC to be easier than the TOEFL.
Business language tends to be simpler and more straightforward than academic
English. In addition, most schools will only ask you to take the Reading &
Listening TOEIC. The exam is shorter than the TOEFL and tests just two skills
instead of 4.
2. In addition to taking less time, the TOEIC costs less
than the TOEFL. For fees outside of the US, contact your regional TOEIC office.
3. The TOEIC is sometimes actually preferred by business
degree programs, especially MBAs.
4. The TOEIC doubles as a workplace qualification at many
jobs. It is sometimes even used on work-based immigration applications.
DISADVANTAGES :
1.
The TOEIC is not as universally accepted as the TOEFL.
Schools that do accept the TOEIC usually prefer to accept students with TOEFL
scores.
2.
TOEIC is less available than the TOEFL. There are only
about 50 testing sites for TOEIC Reading & Listening in the United States.
International testing sites are not even listed on the ETS website.
3.
Easier is not always better. Preparing for the TOEFL
also helps you prepare for the demands of academic English and English-language
campus living. The TOEIC is easier to pass, but is not designed to prepare you
for study and school life.
4.
The TOEIC can be a quicker, more affordable path to
acceptance in an English-language school. It is an especially desirable test in
many schools of business management. This exam is also useful if you want a job
in an English-language workplace after you finish your studies.
5.
The TOEIC is not really designed for academic
purposes, and is less available than other exams.
About Tomy Widiyanto
Tomy is
English teacher at Kendal, Central Java, Indonesia. He has Bachelor degree in
English language education from Walisongo State Islamic University, Semarang.
He has been teaching English for teens and adults since 2012 and has worked
with students from every culture. Currently, Tomy focuses on teaching English
for vocational high students in his hometown and also has built a language
learning center, Widiyanto Professional Academy.
