Gena Netten, senior marketing manager for the TOEFL has been an integral part of ETS (Educational Testing Service) for fifteen years. Gena, a long time TOEFL test specialist, who was in New Delhi as part of ETS’ four city ‘Go Anywhere’ India Tour speaks to the IndianExpress.com about TOEFL and her association with the organisation.

You have been working with ETS since 15 long years. Tell us something about your association with the organisation.

Before joining ETS, I was into teaching, as a language teaching expert. Then ETS came up to me with an offer. I talked to my colleague if it would be nice for me working with ETS. I knew as a teacher it was a right way to go as it was a change for me from the paper based test.

I joined ETS since it was a good opportunity for me. Because ETS is the best in whatever it does.

How is TOEFL distinct from other such tests?

We are the only test that tests in an integrated way. By integrated way I mean integrated skills for speaking, reading, listening and writing. The kinds of tests we have are realistic and that is exactly what we are looking for. The scoring (of the candidate’s performance) at TOEFL is more objective and fair.

How do Indians score in TOEFL as well as GRE?

Students from India perform higher than average students, including speaking.

How do you think TOEFL and GRE have graduated over times to the present?

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