Is TOEFL vs IELTS which is easier too broad of a question, or does it really depend on your weak section? I am stuck choosing between them, and my main problem is listening.
I have been reading comparisons, but they all say different things. Some people say TOEFL is easier because everything is on the computer and the format feels more predictable. Other people say IELTS is easier because the listening feels more natural and the speaking is with a real person.
For me, accents and fast audio are the hardest part. I am also wondering if TOEFL note-taking makes the listening section more manageable, or if it actually makes it more stressful.
If you took both, which one felt easier overall and why?
- Was TOEFL listening harder because of the lecture style?
- Did IELTS feel easier or harder because of different accents?
- If you are better at typing than handwriting, did that affect your choice?
- Which test felt less exhausting by the end?
I am not looking for a perfect answer, just honest experiences from people who had to decide between the two. Right now I keep searching TOEFL vs IELTS which is easier and ending up more confused.