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“Impacts of Cultural
Differences on TOEFL
Scores”

"Culture plays a crucial role in shaping our
perspectives, attitudes, and beliefs, which extends
to language abilities
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In this study, we'll delve into
the effects of cultural background on TOEFL
performance and what it means for international
students seeking to study in English-speaking
countries
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Different levels of language exposure: People from different cultures may have
varying levels of exposure to the English language, which can significantly impact
their language proficiency
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On the other
hand, those with less exposure to English may struggle with the language and may
have a different level of confidence in their ability to use it
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International business: Communication with clients or partners from Englishspeaking countries
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Migration: Assistance for individuals moving to an English-speaking country and
adjusting to a new culture and language
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International business: An employee from a French company traveling to the
United States for a business meeting may have a higher English proficiency level
than an employee from the same company who does not travel internationally for
business purposes
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Migration: An individual from a non-English speaking country who has lived in the
United States for several years may have a higher fluency level than an individual
from the same country who recently arrived and has yet to have had as much
exposure to the language
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Different learning styles: Different cultures may have different teaching
methods, which can impact their understanding and use of English
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For
example, some cultures may emphasize rote memorization and repetition, while
others may prioritize critical thinking and discussion
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Use cases:

Education: English as a second language (ESL) classes for non-native speakers to
improve their proficiency in the language
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Personal development: Self-study and language learning for individuals looking to
improve their English for personal or professional reasons
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Professional development: An employee from a Korean company attending an
English language training program may need help with interactive activities and
group discussions
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Personal development: An individual from Brazil who is used to interactive,
discussion-based learning may find self-study using language learning software
less effective for learning and retaining information
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Different educational systems: The education system can affect the type of
English taught and how it's prepared
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For example, some education
systems may place more emphasis on grammar and vocabulary, while others may
emphasize speaking and listening skills
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Use cases:

Education: English as a second language (ESL) classes for non-native speakers to
improve their proficiency in the language
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Professional development: Training programs for individuals in various industries,
such as finance or technology, where English is necessary
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International business: An employee from a German company traveling to the
United States for a business meeting may need help understanding and speaking
English in an informal setting, as their education has emphasized grammar and
vocabulary over speaking and listening skills
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Different cultural attitudes towards language learning: Some cultures may place
more value on language learning than others, which can impact motivation and
effort
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Attitudes toward language learning can impact motivation and effort
and significantly impact a person's ability to learn and use English
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International business: Communication with clients or partners from Englishspeaking countries
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Migration: Assistance for individuals moving to an English-speaking country and
adjusting to a new culture and language
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In
contrast, a student from the same country who places less value on language
learning may need more motivation
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Professional development: An employee from a Mexican company attending an
English language training program for finance may view the training as necessary
for their personal and professional growth and make a solid effort to learn
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Migration: An individual from a non-English speaking country who values personal
and professional development may make a solid effort to learn English in their
new country
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Different communication styles: Different cultures may also have different
communicative types, which can impact their use of English
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Communication styles can
impact how a person uses English and understands and interprets messages
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Multicultural work environments: Collaboration between individuals from
different cultural backgrounds
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Examples:

International business: An employee from a Japanese company communicating
with clients from an English-speaking country may need help with direct
communication and may prefer indirect and polite language
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Multicultural work environments: A team consisting of individuals from the
United States, Japan, and India may need help with communication and
understanding due to differences in communicative styles, such as the American
preference for direct contact and the Japanese choice for indirect and polite
communication
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In contrast,
American students may need help understanding their Japanese classmates'
indirect and polite communication styles
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Different attitudes towards testing: Some cultures may have different attitudes
towards taking standardized tests, which can impact their test-taking behavior
and performance
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Some cultures may view standardized tests as an
essential part of the educational and professional process, while others may view
them as unnecessary or unfair
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In contrast, those who view tests as unnecessary or
unfair may struggle with test anxiety or lack motivation
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Professional development: Professional certification exams in finance,
technology, or healthcare require English knowledge
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Examples:

Education: A student from the United States who views standardized tests as an
essential part of the educational process may feel motivated and prepared to take
the TOEFL exam
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Professional development: An employee from India who views professional
certification exams as crucial for personal and professional growth may feel
motivated and prepared to take a certification exam in finance that requires
knowledge of English
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Immigration: An individual from a non-English speaking country who views the
English language proficiency exam as necessary for immigration purposes may
feel motivated and prepared to take the exam, while another individual from the
same country who views the exam as unfair or unnecessary may struggle with
test anxiety or lack motivation
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Different cultural values and beliefs can affect their motivation to learn English
and their attitudes toward the test
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For example,
some cultures may place a high value on individual achievement and success,
which may drive them to put more effort into learning English and preparing for
the test
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Use cases:

Education: English language exams such as TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English
speakers to demonstrate their proficiency in the language
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International business: English language proficiency exams and training programs
for individuals in international business to enhance their communication skills
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In contrast, a student from a culture that values community and cooperation may
approach language learning and exam preparation more collaboratively
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In contrast, an
employee from a culture that values community and cooperation may approach
language learning more collaboratively, seeking opportunities to practice and
improve their skills with others
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In contrast, a businessperson from
a culture that values community and cooperation may approach language
learning more collaboratively, seeking opportunities to practice and improve their
skills with others
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Different backgrounds and life experiences: These can impact the type of
vocabulary and experiences they bring to the test
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For example,
those with more diverse backgrounds and experiences may bring a broader
vocabulary and experiences to the test, affecting their performance in speaking
and writing
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Use cases:

College admission: TOEFL or IELTS exams to demonstrate English language
proficiency for non-native English-speaking students applying to colleges and
universities in English-speaking countries
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International business: English language proficiency exams for individuals in
international business to enhance their communication skills
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Work visas: Individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences may
perform better on the English language proficiency exam, showcasing a more
comprehensive range of vocabulary and communication skills
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International business: A businessperson with diverse background and life
experiences may perform better on the English language proficiency exam,
showcasing a more comprehensive range of vocabulary and communication skills
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Different levels of familiarity with the test format: Some cultures may have more
experience with standardized tests and may be more familiar with the design of
the TOEFL test, which can impact their performance
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Use cases:

An international student who has taken similar standardized tests in their home
country is likely to have a higher level of familiarity with the format of the TOEFL
test
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Examples:

An international student from India, who has taken the IELTS test before, is likely
to be familiar with the TOEFL test format and feel more confident handling it
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Different anxiety levels: Finally, other cultures may experience different anxiety
levels when taking the TOEFL test
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Test anxiety can cause a
person to feel nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed, leading to mistakes and lower
performance
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Use cases and examples of different levels of anxiety when taking the TOEFL test:

High test anxiety:

A student from a culture that places a high value on academic achievement and
success may feel tremendous pressure to perform well on the TOEFL test, leading
to increased anxiety levels
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A student with negative experiences with standardized tests may feel nervous and
anxious when taking the TOEFL test
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A student who is confident in their English language skills and has experience with
standardized tests may feel relaxed and confident when taking the TOEFL test
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