Educational Testing Service (ETS) quietly announced a new version of the TOEFL called TOEFL Essentials. Students can register for this new TOEFL starting in May 2021 for test dates administered in August 2021. This is big news for students taking the TOEFL. In this article, I’ll provide information about the new test, how it’s different […]
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What is a Good TOEFL Score?
Unlike other tests, you can’t really “pass” or “fail” the TOEFL. So what’s a good TOEFL score? Our experts break it down for you.

TOEFL Test Dates 2022 Guide
This post provides a list of TOEFL test dates and explains where to find the most up-to-date information about taking the TOEFL this year.

TOEFL ITP Plus: What You Need to Know
Wondering if the TOEFL ITP Plus is right for you? Magoosh’s experts explain what the exam is and whether it might be a good option for you.

TOEFL Structure: Everything You Need to Know (Video)
What is the secret to being well prepared for the TOEFL? Knowing the TOEFL structure! So what is the TOEFL exam structure? It involves the four TOEFL sections, the question types in each section, the number of questions on the exam, and so on. In this guide, we’ll look at the TOEFL test format, both […]

David Takes the TOEFL
I have taken the TOEFL twice in the last few monthsl. Read on to find out what I learned about the real test-day experience, and how to get a top score.

How to Take the TOEFL Home Edition
The TOEFL has released a new home edition, available everywhere in the world except for mainland China and Iran. (China and Iran have begun to reopen their traditional TOEFL test centers, and China also offers the TOEFL ITP Plus as an alternative test.) But how do you take the TOEFL from the comfort of your […]

I Took the TOEFL Home Edition: Here’s How it Went
The short version of this story: The TOEFL Home Edition is an official TOEFL test you can take from home… and I took it! Most steps of the process went smoothly for me, with minor glitches here and there. I was able to resolve those issues with help from an ETS test-taker advocate. Right now, […]

Top Universities in Canada: TOEFL Requirements
What does it take to get into Canada’s top schools? Check out this post! We provide the TOEFL requirements for top universities in Canada.

What Is the Duolingo English Test (and Is it Right for You)?
UPDATE: The Covid-19 pandemic has made center-based testing unavailable in much of the world. Because of this, Duolingo, which is taken at home over the Internet, is now accepted as a substitute for the TOEFL and IELTS at a growing number of universities. At this point, nearly 1,000 universities accept the Duolingo exam, and many […]