The difficulties faced by advanced Iraqi foreign learners in passing ITP TOEFL test

الملخص EN

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test recognized worldwide.

It is used to measure the ability to understand English, to recognize selected structural and grammatical points in standard written English, and to read short passages as those used in North American colleges and universities.

It includes different types of tests such as (Computer-Based), (Paper-Based), (Internet-Based) and (Institutional Testing) Programs.

The present research focuses on studying The Institutional Testing Program with more accurate examination and analysis of the difficulties that Iraqi foreign learners face in passing this test which is considered as one of the obligatory requirements to complete higher education studies .

This study consists of two parts: a theoretical part and a practical one.

The theoretical part includes several sections with detailed explanations of the TOEFL test and its types especially ITP TOEFL test program which is the main concern of the present study.

Concerning the practical part, there is concentration on the difficulties that the students face during the ITP TOEFL test.

The study ends with conclusions and recommendations that can help the students face these difficulties and successfully pass the TOEFL test and this is the main goal of the present research.