TOEFL Institute tests the hopefuls on four levels: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The ratings are assigned based on the scale of advancement from average to high. The perusal module is utilized to assess a candidate’s ability to comprehend and interpret English text, a critical skill for thriving in an English-speaking nation. The module comprises several extensive sections that candidates must read aloud and then answer questions based on the reading. The listening module is used to assess the comprehension skills of candidates, as the medium of instruction in academic institutions in English-speaking countries is English. The test consists of passages that are played, allowing everyone to listen, and participants must answer the questions based on their understanding of the passages.