Free TOEFL preparation
Strategy lessons, original practice for every section, full practice tests — free, no sign-up.
KitWren is independent and not affiliated with ETS. This is original practice written by KitWren, modelled on the task types introduced in January 2026; it is not official TOEFL material. Any score shown is an educational estimate — not an official TOEFL score. Check ets.org for the current test format.
Practise by section
- TOEFL ReadingComplete the Words, Read in Daily Life and academic passages.14 practice sets
- TOEFL ListeningChoose a response, conversations, announcements and academic talks.13 practice sets
- TOEFL WritingBuild a Sentence, Write an Email and Academic Discussion.20 practice sets
- TOEFL SpeakingListen and Repeat and Take an Interview.20 practice sets
- TOEFL vocabularyTopic words with examples, flashcards and spaced repetition.
Full practice tests
- TOEFL practice test 1Practice in the 2026 task format across reading, listening, writing and speaking.About 63 minutes
- TOEFL practice test 2Practice in the 2026 task format across reading, listening, writing and speaking.About 63 minutes
- TOEFL practice test 3Practice in the 2026 task format across reading, listening, writing and speaking.About 63 minutes
- TOEFL practice test 4Practice in the 2026 task format across reading, listening, writing and speaking.About 63 minutes
- TOEFL practice test 5Practice in the 2026 task format across reading, listening, writing and speaking.About 63 minutes
Strategy lessons
37 lessons planned across 6 modules · 37 available now. See the full course
About the TOEFL test
The TOEFL iBT tests academic English in reading, listening, writing and speaking. In January 2026 the test changed: it's shorter, Reading and Listening are adaptive (the second part is harder or easier depending on how you do in the first), and there are new task types in every section.
This page is a free study plan for the new format: original practice for every task type, strategy lessons and full practice tests. Because the format is new, check the official ETS website for the latest timings before your test.
TOEFL format
| Section | Task types |
|---|---|
| Reading | Complete the Words (fill in missing letters in an academic paragraph), Read in Daily Life (emails, notices, schedules), and Read an Academic Passage. |
| Listening | Listen and Choose a Response, conversations, announcements, and academic talks. |
| Writing | Build a Sentence (put words in order), Write an Email, and Writing for an Academic Discussion. |
| Speaking | Listen and Repeat, and Take an Interview (answer questions about everyday and academic topics). |
Reading and Listening are adaptive, so the number of questions and timings can vary. ETS publishes the current details at ets.org/toefl.
How TOEFL scoring works
From January 2026 TOEFL score reports use a 1–6 scale in half-point steps for each section and overall, aligned to the CEFR levels (A1–C2). The overall score is the average of the four section scores, rounded to the nearest half point.
For a transition period, score reports also show the familiar 0–120 scale, so universities can compare with older requirements. Check which scale and minimum your university asks for.
A 6-week TOEFL study plan
About an hour a day. The new tasks reward accuracy and speed, so practise under time from week 2.
Week 1 — learn the tasks
Try one set of every task type so nothing is a surprise, and take the English level test. English level test
Week 2 — Reading
Do Complete the Words daily — it rewards spelling and grammar — then everyday and academic passages. TOEFL Reading practice
Week 3 — Listening
Practise choosing responses, then conversations and talks. Read the transcript afterwards for words you missed. TOEFL Listening practice
Week 4 — Writing
Build sentences, then write an email covering all three points and an academic discussion post with a clear opinion and example. TOEFL Writing practice
Week 5 — Speaking
Repeat sentences aloud until they're exact, and record interview answers of 45 seconds each. TOEFL Speaking practice
Week 6 — review
Take full practice tests under time and go back to the weakest task type each day.
Common TOEFL mistakes
- Preparing with old-format books — the 2026 test has different task types.
- Missing one of the three points in Write an Email.
- Repeating sentences approximately instead of exactly in Listen and Repeat.
- Spelling slips in Complete the Words, which only accepts the exact word.
TOEFL questions
What changed in the TOEFL iBT in 2026?
From 21 January 2026 the test is shorter, Reading and Listening are adaptive, every section has new task types, and scores are reported on a 1–6 scale alongside 0–120 during a transition period. Check ets.org for the details that apply to your test date.
What is a good TOEFL score on the new scale?
It depends on the university or programme. Each organisation sets its own minimum, often for the overall score and each section. Check their admissions page; many now list both 1–6 and 0–120 requirements.
Can I use old TOEFL practice books?
They help with general academic English, but the 2026 task types are different, so practise the new tasks too. KitWren's practice follows the new task types.
Is this official TOEFL material?
No. KitWren is independent and not affiliated with ETS. The practice is original, written to the published task types, and any score shown is an estimate.
Is it free?
Yes — lessons, practice and practice tests are free with no sign-up.