Which is easier for Nigerians to pass TOEFL or IELTs

[Temi Odurinde]

Lets explore some of the reasons SOME Nigerians seem to do better are IELTS than TOEFL. We set up the Nigerian TOEFL forum to help you do well in TOEFL.

1. More Familiar Accent Exposure
IELTS listening includes a mix of British, Australian, and other international accents. Since Nigeria’s education system has historically been influenced by British English, many candidates feel more comfortable with IELTS

2. Face-to-Face Speaking Test
In IELTS, you speak directly to a human examiner. Many Nigerians find this more natural because they can use eye contact, facial expressions, and conversational skills.

TOEFL speaking requires talking into a microphone while recording your answers, which can feel awkward and stressful for first-time test takers.

3. Less Academic Pressure
TOEFL is heavily focused on academic English. You must listen, take notes, read passages, and then combine information in your responses. Many students find these integrated tasks challenging.

Why Some Nigerians Prefer TOEFL

1. Fully Computer-Based
If you’re comfortable with computers and typing, TOEFL can be an advantage. The writing section is entirely typed, which many candidates find faster than handwriting.

2. American English Exposure
Students who consume a lot of American movies, YouTube videos, podcasts, and social media content may find TOEFL listening and vocabulary more familiar.

3. Objective Speaking Scoring
Some candidates like that TOEFL speaking is recorded and scored later rather than being judged in a live interview.

Common Reasons Nigerians Struggle with TOEFL

– Speaking too briefly and not filling the allotted time.
– Difficulty understanding fast American speech.
– Weak note-taking skills during listening tasks.
– Lack of experience combining reading and listening information.
– Influence of local pronunciation patterns that affect clarity scores.

A Simple Rule to help you choose from the two tests@

| If You Are…
|————–|———-|
| Strong in conversation and interviews | IELTS |
| Comfortable with computers and typing | TOEFL |
| Better with British English | IELTS |
| Better with American English | TOEFL |
| Nervous speaking to people | TOEFL |
| Nervous speaking into a microphone | IELTS |

Get in touch with team TOEFL at Odurinde e-learning if you need help with TOEFL

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