Format changes, scores, study plans and task-by-task tips for the 2026 TOEFL iBT.
Scores3 min readThe new TOEFL score scale: 1–6 bands explained
How the 2026 TOEFL 1–6 band scale works, how the overall band is calculated, and how bands compare with the old 0–120 scores and CEFR levels.
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Study plan3 min readHow to prepare for the new TOEFL in 30 days
A practical 30-day study plan for the 2026 TOEFL iBT: a baseline test, daily task-type practice, weekly full tests and a final week built around your weakest section.
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Writing3 min readBuild a Sentence: how the new TOEFL Writing task works
Build a Sentence is a new TOEFL Writing task where you put word tiles in order. Learn how it works, the common traps and a fast method to get it right.
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Writing3 min readWrite an Email on the TOEFL: structure and examples
How to score well on the TOEFL Write an Email task: a simple structure, polite phrases, a sample answer and the mistakes that cost the most points.
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Speaking3 min readTOEFL Speaking 2026: Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview
The 2026 TOEFL Speaking section takes about 8 minutes with two task types: Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview. How each works and how to practise.
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Reading3 min readComplete the Words: the new TOEFL Reading task explained
Complete the Words is a new 2026 TOEFL Reading task where you fill in the missing letters of words in a paragraph. How it works and how to get faster at it.
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Reading3 min readHow the adaptive TOEFL Reading and Listening works
Since 2026, TOEFL Reading and Listening are multistage adaptive. How the two stages work, why the first stage matters most and how to plan your time.
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Writing3 min readWrite for an Academic Discussion: TOEFL tips and example
How to answer the TOEFL Write for an Academic Discussion task: what the prompt looks like, a simple four-part structure, a sample answer and the mistakes that lower your score.
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Listening3 min readTOEFL Listening 2026: the four task types and how to approach them
The 2026 TOEFL Listening section is adaptive and takes about 29 minutes. Learn the four task types, what each one tests and how to listen for the answers.
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Reading3 min readRead in Daily Life: how to answer the new TOEFL task fast
Read in Daily Life is a 2026 TOEFL Reading task with short real-world texts like notices, emails and menus. How to find answers quickly and save time for harder questions.
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Read an Academic Passage: TOEFL inference and vocabulary questions
How to handle the Read an Academic Passage task on the 2026 TOEFL: main idea, detail, vocabulary and inference questions, with a simple method for each.
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TOEFL or IELTS in 2026: which test should you take?
Comparing the new 2026 TOEFL iBT with IELTS: format, length, scoring, speaking style and acceptance. A practical guide to choosing the right English test.
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TOEFL test day checklist: what to do the week before and on the day
A practical TOEFL test day checklist: what to prepare the week before, the night before and on the morning of the test so nothing distracts you from your score.
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How long does it take to prepare for the TOEFL?
How many weeks you need to prepare for the TOEFL depends on the gap between your current band and your target. How to estimate it and plan your time.
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10 grammar mistakes that lower TOEFL Writing and Speaking scores
The grammar mistakes that appear most often in TOEFL Writing and Speaking answers, with simple examples and fixes, from articles to subject-verb agreement.
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