THE FIELD GUIDE
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01
Test format
TOEFL iBT in 2026: format, tasks and timing
See the current section order, task types and approximate timing for the TOEFL iBT introduced on January 21, 2026.
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02
Reading
TOEFL Reading: current task types and practice
Learn what Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life and Read an Academic Passage ask you to do.
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03
Listening
TOEFL Listening: task types, notes and practice
Understand the four listening tasks and practise purpose, details, speaker intent and academic talks.
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04
Writing
TOEFL Writing: Build a Sentence, Email and Discussion
See what the three current Writing tasks ask you to produce and how to practise each one.
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05
Speaking
TOEFL Speaking: Listen and Repeat and Interview Tasks
Understand both current Speaking tasks and practise intelligibility, accurate repetition and clear interview answers.
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06
Scores
TOEFL Scores: The 1–6 Scale, Sections and Overall Score
Understand the 2026 TOEFL score report, half-band increments, four section scores and overall calculation.
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07
Scores
TOEFL Scores: Comparing the 1–6 and 0–120 Scales
See how to handle older 0–120 admissions requirements during the transition to the new TOEFL score scale.
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08
Score planning
What Is a Good TOEFL Score? Set a Target for Your Program
A useful TOEFL target depends on the exact institution, program and skill-level requirements you need to meet.
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09
Test options
TOEFL Home Edition vs Test Center: How to Choose
Compare the two official TOEFL iBT settings and check institutional rules before you book.
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