Category: What is the TOEFL?
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What Is the TOEFL? Everything You Need to Know [2026 Guide]
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized test that measures English proficiency for non-native speakers. If you’re applying to universities, seeking professional certification, or navigating immigration requirements in English-speaking countries, you’ve probably heard about this test. But what exactly is the TOEFL, and do you need to take it? In…
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How to Prepare for the TOEFL (Updated for the 2026 Changes to the TOEFL)
The TOEFL has been the gold standard for English proficiency testing for decades, but as of January 21, 2026, the TOEFL is changing significantly. ETS announced the most substantial updates to the test in years, including a new scoring scale, adaptive testing, and a shorter overall format. Whether you’re just starting your TOEFL journey or…
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FAQs: TOEFL Information
Students have a lot of questions about the TOEFL — we would know! Luckily, we also have a lot of answers to those questions. What better place to find frequently asked questions than Google? Below are the most commonly Googled topics, and our answers, about general TOEFL information. Consider it your shortcut to finding the…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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,…
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TOEFL ITP Test: Important Information for Teachers and Students
Are you thinking of taking the TOEFL ITP? Or are you considering giving the TOEFL ITP to your students? Here is everything you need to know about the ITP.
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O Formato do TOEFL
Quer aprender mais sobre o formato do TOEFL? Você está certo! Esta é a melhor maneira de começar a estudar para o teste. Dê uma olhada em nossas dicas e conselhos aqui.
