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Free TOEFL Preparation Online (2026 Format)
Updated 27 September 2026 · 4 min read
The TOEFL iBT changed substantially in 2026, with new task types and a 1–6 score scale, so older preparation books and videos can send you practising the wrong things. KitWren’s free TOEFL preparation is built around the current task types: 37 lessons, original practice sets for every section, and five full mock tests. KitWren is not affiliated with ETS — check ets.org for the official format, rules and fees before you book.
What the 37 lessons cover
| Module | Lessons | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | 4 | The test at a glance; the 1–6 score scale; making a study plan; academic vocabulary |
| Reading | 7 | Complete the Words; Read in Daily Life; academic passages — main idea, details and NOT questions; vocabulary in context; inference; reading faster |
| Listening | 7 | Listen and Choose a Response; campus conversations; announcements; academic talks; note-taking; speaker purpose and attitude; signposting language |
| Writing | 7 | Build a Sentence; Write an Email — structure, tone and useful language; the Academic Discussion — making your point and responding to classmates; accuracy and planning under time pressure |
| Speaking | 6 | Listen and Repeat; Take an Interview; structuring interview answers; fluency and pacing; pronunciation; using personal examples |
| Final preparation | 6 | Common mistakes; time management; testing at home or at a centre; test-day checklist; scores and retakes; final review quiz |
Each lesson explains a task type with worked examples and ends with exercises that are marked instantly. Start at the TOEFL course.
Practice sets and mock tests
Beyond the lessons, there are original practice sets for every section — reading and listening sets with answers and explanations, and writing and speaking tasks with tips and model answers — plus five full-length mock tests to practise pacing under timed conditions. The materials are written in the style of the current test, but they are not official ETS material.
Are you ready to start?
TOEFL strategy works best on top of solid general English. Take the free level test first:
| Your level | Suggested path |
|---|---|
| A1–A2 | Build up with the A2 and B1 courses first |
| B1 | Work through B2 alongside the TOEFL Getting started and Reading modules |
| B2 | Start the full TOEFL course; use C1 lessons for academic vocabulary and writing |
| C1–C2 | Go straight to the TOEFL course and mock tests, focusing on timing |
A four-week plan
| Week | Lessons | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting started (4) + Reading (7) | Three reading sets; list the question types you miss |
| 2 | Listening (7) + Speaking (6) | Listening sets with notes; record Listen and Repeat and interview answers daily |
| 3 | Writing (7) | Write one email and one Academic Discussion response a day, timed |
| 4 | Final preparation (6) | Two mock tests; review every wrong answer against the relevant lesson |
Habits that make the difference
- Practise the new task types specifically. Build a Sentence, Write an Email and Listen and Repeat reward different skills from the older TOEFL tasks.
- Time everything. The test moves quickly; pacing is a skill you build by practising under the clock.
- Speak every day. Record yourself, listen back, and repeat — short daily practice beats long occasional sessions.
- Learn academic vocabulary in context with the vocabulary trainer.
What changed in 2026 — and why it matters for practice
The updated test adds shorter, more everyday tasks alongside academic ones: completing missing letters in a paragraph, reading notices and messages, choosing responses in short exchanges, writing an email, and repeating sentences you hear. These reward accuracy and speed with everyday English as much as academic reading, so a study plan built only on long passages and essays will leave gaps. The Getting started module explains each task type, and ets.org has the official descriptions.
Mock test tips
- Take your first mock early to find your weakest section, not just at the end.
- Sit it in one session, in a quiet room, with a timer running.
- After each mock, spend as long reviewing as you did testing — the review is where scores improve.
Free, with no account
All lessons, practice sets and mock tests are free with no sign-up. Progress is saved in your browser on your device. For official information about the test format, registration, fees and score reporting, see ets.org. Universities and organisations set their own score requirements, so check with each one.