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b'Click here to get the 7 Easy Steps to a 7 or Higher on IELTS\\n\\xa0\\nWhat\\u2019s the difference between the IELTS and the TOEFL?\\nToday, learn what makes these two tests distinct, and how to choose between the them!\\n\\xa0\\nThe IELTS and the TOEFL have some significant differences.\\xa0But that doesn\\u2019t mean one is easier than the other.\\xa0Many universities will accept either test, so you might be able to choose which one works best for you.\\xa0That means it\\u2019s a good idea to know how each is unique.\\n\\xa0\\nHere is are some points of difference between the two tests:\\n\\nThe IELTS exam is\\xa0completed on paper and by speaking to a person. The TOEFL is done entirely\\xa0on a computer (even the speaking portion).\\xa0For some people, IELTS might feel more \\u201cnatural.\\u201d\\n\\nThe listening section in TOEFL uses only North American accents.\\xa0IELTS, on the other hand,\\xa0uses a range of English accents from around the world.\\xa0If\\xa0you have trouble with accents, you might\\xa0find\\xa0IELTS more difficult.\\n\\nBut IELTS is more predictable.\\xa0For example,\\xa0the test\\xa0has three reading passages every time.\\xa0TOEFL, on the other hand, always has a different number of reading passages.\\xa0It also might have\\xa0longer listening and reading sections.\\n\\nWith TOEFL, on one section you have to listen to a conversation and give your opinion.\\xa0This means it\\u2019s\\xa0both a writing and speaking section.\\xa0IELTS only has distinct listening and reading sections.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nWhich exam sounds\\xa0easier to you?\\nLet us know why in the comments section below!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'