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Welcome to our free TOEFL practice test guide, where you can take a free TOEFL mock test online and get your scores right away. Our 50 full-length TOEFL iBT practice tests simulate the official TOEFL test. Each TOEFL Practice test includes free AI scores for the speaking and writing sections.

In this guide, you will take a TOEFL sample test, prepare with TOEFL practice questions for each section, and learn how to successfully study with our 3 step study guide. All our tips, tricks, and strategies on this page is based on 223,000 practice tests taken by our students.

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Table of Contents

  1. What Is in the TOEFL Test?
  2. TOEFL Test Example Questions for Each Section
  3. Our 3 Step TOEFL Study Guide Based on 223,000 Practice Tests

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  4. Helpful Insights from 223,000 TOEFL Practice Tests
  5. Our 50 Full-Length TOEFL Practice Tests
  6. Free TOEFL Practice Resources for Every Section
  7. What Students Are Saying About BestMyTest

What Is in the TOEFL Test?

The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Altogether you’ll answer 120 questions in about 90 minutes of test time. Reading and Listening are split into two stages and adapt to your performance, so how well you do in stage 1 decides how challenging stage 2 will be. Each section gets a band from 1 to 6, and your total score is the average of the four bands.

Section

Questions

Time

What you do

Reading

50

About 30 minutes

Three task types: Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, and Read an Academic Passage. One timer runs for the whole section. Two adaptive stages.

Listening

47

About 29 minutes

Four tasks: Listen and Choose a Response, Conversations, Announcements, and Academic Talks. Every recording plays once, and each question has its own timer of 20 or 30 seconds. Two adaptive stages.

Writing

12

About 23 minutes

Three tasks: Build a Sentence (10 questions in about 6 minutes), Write an Email (7 minutes), and Write for an Academic Discussion (10 minutes).

Speaking

11

About 8 minutes

Two parts: Listen and Repeat (7 sentences) and the Speaking Interview (4 questions, 45 seconds each, no preparation time).

120 questions, about 90 minutes of test time

Since January 21, 2026, the TOEFL test has used this format. The texts and recordings are short, and they come from university life and everyday situations. That means the test measures how well you use English, not what you know about a subject. Once you add the instructions and the start of each section, plan for about two hours in total. You can take the test at a test center or at home with an online proctor.

Each section band runs from 1 to 6 in half-band steps, and the bands line up with the CEFR levels B1, B2, and C1. Your total score is the average of your four section bands, rounded to the nearest half band. Until 2028, ETS will also report the old 0 to 120 score next to your band, so universities can compare the two. A TOEFL iBT practice test on BestMyTest gives you the same band for each section, so you’ll know your level before test day.

Each section has its own guide with the task types, sample questions with answers, and tips: the TOEFL reading practice guide, the TOEFL listening practice guide, the TOEFL writing practice guide, and the TOEFL speaking practice guide.

TOEFL Test Example Questions for Each Section

Here is one TOEFL test example question for each of the four sections, with the answers, so you see exactly what the questions look like before you take a full test. Each section also has a dedicated guide with every task type, more sample questions, and tips.

TOEFL Reading Example Questions

This TOEFL reading example question is a Complete the Words task from our practice tests. A short academic paragraph has words with missing letters, and you type the letters that complete each word. Try to fill in the missing letters for each word first, then check your answers. Before you start, did you know that Complete the Words is harder with a timer? Our students got 65% of the gaps right in timed practice tests and 75% in untimed practice.

Interested in learning more about the TOEFL reading section? Go to our TOEFL Reading Practice Test Guide

Bar chart of the share of TOEFL Complete the Words gaps BestMyTest learners filled correctly in timed adaptive practice tests and in single untimed practice questions
Complete the Words TOEFL Reading Sample Question
Glaciology studies snow and ice as they accumulate, flow, and reshape the land. Scien measure ice thic, melt rates, and sur motion to under how glac respond to climate vari. Ice can pres atmospheric evid while also eroding val and carr sediment. Rapid retreat affects water supply, hazards, and sea level around the world. New measurements and historical evidence often reveal patterns that earlier research could not fully explain. These comparisons help scholars test explanations and connect local evidence to broader systems. Glaciology connects climate history with present environmental change. Additional evidence from surveys, experiments, and archives can clarify how the process changes over time.

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    1. tists (Scientists)
    2. kness (thickness)
    3. face (surface)
    4. stand (understand)
    5. iers (glaciers)
    6. ation (variation)
    7. erve (preserve)
    8. ence (evidence)
    9. leys (valleys)
    10. ying (carrying)

Complete the Words

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TOEFL Listening Example Questions

This TOEFL listening example question is an Inference question from our practice tests. Play the recording once, as on the real test, and then choose your answer. Before you start, did you know that Inference is the hardest TOEFL listening question type? Our students answered it correctly 60% of the time in 162,901 answers.

Interested in learning more about the TOEFL listening section? Go to our TOEFL Listening Practice Test Guide

Bar chart of the share of TOEFL Listening questions BestMyTest learners answered correctly for each question type, hardest first
Inference TOEFL Listening Sample Question

In the Listen to an Academic Talk task, you'll listen to a short academic talk and answer 4 questions.

TOEFL Listening academic talk speaker
1. What can be inferred about consumers who routinely discard single-use plastic bottles?
  1. They are actively supporting reusable product initiatives
  2. They are contributing to the massive plastic waste problem the speaker describes
  3. They always purchase the most environmentally friendly options available
  4. They carefully research each product's environmental impact first

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    1. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is They are contributing to the massive plastic waste problem the speaker describes. The convenience model depends on single-use and disposal, generating massive waste.

    (A) is incorrect because discarding plastics supports the opposite. (C) is incorrect because environmental friendliness isn't implied. (D) is incorrect because impact research isn't suggested.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk in a class about plastic waste.

    The single-use plastics industry operates on what you might call a convenience-at-all-costs model. Manufacturers produce enormous quantities of plastic bags, bottles, utensils, and packaging designed to be used once and thrown away. A typical example is plastic water bottles—petroleum is refined into plastic pellets, the bottles are molded and filled, consumers drink the water, and within minutes the bottle is discarded. It's estimated that humans produce over three hundred million tons of plastic waste every year, and less than ten percent is actually recycled.

    The reusable alternatives movement pushes back against this by encouraging consumers to switch to durable, multi-use products. One strategy is designing attractive, functional reusable items—stainless steel water bottles, silicone food bags, beeswax wraps—that make the switch feel like an upgrade rather than a sacrifice. Companies are making these products stylish and convenient so consumers actually want to use them repeatedly.

    Another approach focuses on infrastructure changes. Programs that install water refill stations in public spaces, eliminate plastic bags at checkout through fees or bans, and incentivize businesses to use compostable packaging are gaining traction in cities around the world. Take reusable cup programs at coffee chains—some shops now offer discounts for bringing your own cup, and, uh, a few have even switched to a deposit-and-return model where customers borrow a reusable cup and return it for cleaning. It's not a perfect system yet, but it's keeping tons of disposable cups out of landfills.

Inference

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TOEFL Writing Example Questions

This TOEFL writing example question is a Write an Email task from our practice tests. You read a short situation and write an email that covers every point in the task. Write your own email first, then compare it with the sample email. Before you start, did you know that the most common mistake in our students' emails is "i" instead of "I"? We found it in the emails of 420 learners.

Interested in learning more about the TOEFL writing section? Go to our TOEFL Writing Practice Test Guide

Bar chart of the number of BestMyTest learners who got each of the most frequent corrections in their TOEFL academic discussion posts and emails
Write an Email TOEFL Writing Sample Question
You are organizing a farewell party for your class mentor before graduation. You need to reserve a room, invite classmates, and prepare decorations and appreciation messages. Because you are busy with coursework and internship tasks, you want your friend Maya to help plan the event.

Write an email to Maya. In your email, do the following:

- Explain why you need her help with planning.
- Describe the tasks you want her to help with.
- Suggest a date and time to meet and discuss details.

Write as much as you can and complete the sentences.

Sample Email

Dear Maya,

I hope you are doing well. I am organizing a farewell party for our class mentor before graduation, and I would really appreciate your help. My coursework and internship hours are heavy this month, so handling all preparation alone will be difficult.

There are several tasks I need help with, including reserving a room, coordinating invitations, and preparing simple decorations. I also want to create a short appreciation segment, so I need help collecting messages from classmates in advance.

Would you be available to meet this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the campus cafe to discuss the plan? One focused planning session would help us organize everything smoothly.

Thanks so much for considering it.

Best,
Jordan

Task Fulfillment — Email

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TOEFL Speaking Example Questions

This TOEFL speaking example question is a Listen and Repeat task with seven sentences from our practice tests. Play each sentence, then say it back exactly as you heard it. The task checks how clearly and correctly you repeat what you hear. Before you start, did you know that Listen and Repeat scores higher than the Interview? Our students scored 63% on average in 47,868 attempts, against 59% on the Interview.

Interested in learning more about the TOEFL speaking section? Go to our TOEFL Speaking Practice Test Guide

Bar chart of the average score BestMyTest learners got on TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat practice attempts and on Interview practice attempts
Listen and Repeat TOEFL Speaking Sample Question

You are using an interactive city guide to plan a trip. Listen to your guide and repeat what she says. Repeat only once.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    Welcome to this digital guide for the city.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    Check local dining spots for regional meals.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    Use the transit symbol to locate places to explore.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    Use this button to look for available hotel rooms.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    Magnify the map for a closer look at each area.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    Save places you like so you can return to them easily later.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.

TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat picture

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    You can also check updated hours and current traffic conditions there.

Listen to the audio, then click to record what you just heard.


Helpful Insights from 223,000 TOEFL Practice Tests

Over the past 10 years, we've helped a lot of people just like you achieve their target TOEFL score. During that time, we've analyzed around 223,191 TOEFL practice tests taken by our members, and those tests revealed many interesting facts. Some of these facts you've already seen in the TOEFL example question sections above. However, there are several more fun facts we would like to share with you, though they may not help your preparation much, we found them quite interesting.

TOEFL Speaking and Writing Are the Hardest Sections for Our Students

Here’s how our students scored in each section. In 95,190 Listening sections from 55,750 learners, the average band was 4.8, and 62% reached band 5. In 117,593 Reading sections from 69,392 learners, the average was 4.2, with 29% reaching band 5.

Writing and Speaking tell a different story. Academic Discussion posts averaged band 3.6 across 31,000 AI reviews, and emails averaged band 3.8 across 14,410. In 10,408 tutor-scored Speaking sections, the average was band 3.5, and 5% reached band 5. With both writing tasks counted together, the four sections from lowest to highest are Speaking (band 3.5), Writing (band 3.6), Reading (band 4.2), and Listening (band 4.8). Because the two sections you can’t score yourself are exactly the ones where our students lose the most points, it's critical to get these sections scored during your preparation.

Bar chart of the average TOEFL band score of BestMyTest learners in each section of the practice test: Listening, Reading, Writing email, Writing academic discussion, and Speaking

Grammar Is the Weakest Skill in Both TOEFL Writing and Speaking

Grammar was the lowest score in 84% of 30,982 AI-reviewed discussion posts and in 92% of 9,981 tutor-scored emails. The same skill comes up in speaking. In 2,995 Speaking Interview answers from full tests reviewed by our tutors, grammar was the lowest score 92% of the time, while pronunciation and intonation got the highest average score. In other words, most students are understood well. What holds their score back is the grammar.

Bar chart of the share of TOEFL discussion posts, emails, and Speaking Interview answers by BestMyTest learners in which the named criterion was the lowest of all scoring criteria

Support and Development Is Where TOEFL Speaking Interview Answers Lose the Most Points

In 17,604 AI-scored Interview answers, Support and Development was the lowest score 67% of the time. The problem is usually simple: students give their answer, but they don’t explain why or add an example. A clear reason and one short example will make your answer feel complete.

Bar chart of the average AI score of BestMyTest learners on each TOEFL Speaking Interview criterion, lowest first

Our Students Struggle with Academic Passage and Academic Talk Questions

Learners answered 62% of Reading Academic Passage questions correctly, and one passage with its questions took about 8 minutes, 27% of the Reading section’s time. Compare that with Read in Daily Life questions, which were answered 83.4% correctly. Listening shows a smaller gap: Listen and Choose a Response scored 85%, while Academic Talk scored 75%. In both sections, the academic tasks are where the points go.

Bar chart of the share of TOEFL Reading and Listening questions BestMyTest learners answered correctly for each task, lowest first

The Hardest TOEFL Reading Questions Ask for What Is Not Stated

In Reading, learners got Select in Passage questions right 47% of the time, and Insert a Sentence questions 48%. Compare that with Gist Purpose questions, which ask why the author wrote the text: those were answered 82% correctly. The questions that ask you to work out what the passage doesn’t say directly are the ones that cost the most points.

Bar chart of the four TOEFL Reading question types BestMyTest learners answer correctly least often, next to the question type they answer correctly most often

People Make the Same Small Mistakes in TOEFL Writing and Longer Posts Score Higher

Spelling makes up 23% of all email corrections, and 78% of emails had at least one misspelled word. Length is part of the picture too. Posts with an AI score of 1 had 107 words on average, and posts with a score of 5 had 154 words. Higher-scoring students make fewer mistakes, and they also develop their ideas further.

Bar chart of the average length in words of TOEFL academic discussion posts and emails by BestMyTest learners at each AI score from 1 to 5

Our 3 Step TOEFL Study Guide Based on 223,000 Practice Tests

Here’s the plan: take one practice test first, then use the score report to find your weakest section and question types. Study those with lessons and practice questions, and then take the next test to measure the change. This 3 step study guide comes from the 223,191 scored practice-test sections in the next section. The score report shows which section is pulling your total down, which is why the plan starts with a test, not with a book.

  1. Step 1: Take a TOEFL practice test and get it scored. Take Sample Test 1 free. Get your speaking and writing answers scored, because those two sections are where our learners score lowest. The score report shows your band for each section and your result by question type.
  2. Step 2: Learn the skills you missed. Open the lessons for your weakest section and question types. Each lesson teaches one skill, for example inference questions in Listening or the Speaking Interview answer structure.
  3. Step 3: Practice the new skills, then take the next test. Do the practice questions for those skills for 5 to 7 days, then take a new practice test and compare the two score reports. Repeat the three steps until you score above your target band.

The six tips below give you one finding from our data for each part of the plan, what it means, and what to do.

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TOEFL Test Tip 1: Take a TOEFL Practice Test Before Creating Your Study Plan

Before you start preparing for the TOEFL, ask yourself an important question: Do you know which skills are holding back your score? Many students spend hours practicing all four TOEFL sections equally, without realizing that some sections need much more attention than others. In fact, our students average band 4.8 in Listening but band 3.5 in Speaking. That is a gap of 1.3 bands, and it shows why studying everything equally may not be the fastest way to improve your score.

The best way to find out where you stand is to take our free Sample Test 1. Your score report will show more than just your overall performance. You will see your band score for each section, which question types you struggle with, and how much time you spend answering each question. This information helps you identify exactly where you are losing points.

For example, imagine you score band 5 in Listening but only band 3.5 in Speaking. Spending another ten hours practicing Listening may do little to improve your overall score. Instead, you could use that time to work on your Speaking Interview responses, learn how to develop stronger answers, and practice the skills that are keeping your score low.

Don't spend too much valuable study time practicing what you already do well. Take a practice test first, discover your weaknesses, and build a study plan that gives you the best opportunity to improve your TOEFL score.

TOEFL Test Tip 2: Get Feedback on Your Speaking and Writing Answers

You can practice TOEFL Speaking and Writing every day, but how do you know if your answers are actually getting better? One of the biggest challenges with Speaking and Writing is that many students cannot recognize their own mistakes. You might think your answer is clear and well-developed, but an examiner may notice grammar errors, weak explanations, or ideas that lack sufficient support.

Our student data reveals how common these problems are. Grammar was the lowest-scoring criterion in 84% of Academic Discussion responses and 92% of emails. In Speaking Interview responses, Support and Development was the weakest criterion in 67% of answers. Without feedback, you could keep making these same mistakes without realizing what is preventing you from reaching a higher score.

That's why you should get every Speaking and Writing answer evaluated. Our AI scoring system provides free feedback on your responses in every practice test, showing you what you did well and what needs improvement. You can also request a tutor review to receive personalized comments on your ideas, organization, and tone.

For example, if your Speaking Interview answers consistently receive low scores for Support and Development, you may need to explain your opinions more clearly or include specific examples. If your Writing score is being held back by grammar mistakes, you can focus on the sentence structures that cause you the most trouble.

Our TOEFL writing rubric and TOEFL speaking rubric guides explain how your answers are evaluated and what separates lower-scoring responses from stronger ones.

The key is not simply to practice more, but to practice with a clear understanding of what you need to improve. Every answer you complete should teach you something that makes your next answer better.

TOEFL Test Tip 3: Practice with the Real TOEFL Format and Time Limits

Knowing how to answer TOEFL questions is only part of the challenge. You also need to answer them accurately within the time allowed. Time pressure can make even familiar questions more challenging. For example, in our practice tests, an academic Reading passage and its questions take approximately 8 minutes, 27% of the Reading section's 30 minutes. In Listening, you may have only 20 or 30 seconds to answer an individual question, and you get to hear the recording just once.

This is why practicing without a timer can give you a false sense of confidence. You might perform well when you have unlimited time, only to struggle when you face the pace of the real TOEFL. Make sure you practice with realistic time limits from the beginning.

In Reading, learn to identify the main idea quickly, scan for relevant information, and eliminate incorrect choices. If you are spending too long on one question, select your best answer and move forward. You can return to previous questions within the same stage, but not after that stage is complete.

In Listening, practice identifying the main ideas, important details, and connections between ideas as you listen. You can take brief notes if you find them helpful, but don't let note-taking distract you from understanding the recording. Since you cannot replay the audio, your priority should be to follow what the speaker is saying and remember the information needed to answer the questions.

In Speaking, practice giving clear, direct answers without long pauses or unnecessary details. For Listen and Repeat, focus on repeating each sentence accurately at a natural pace.

In Writing, quickly identify what each task requires before you begin. Focus on completing your answer within the time limit, and leave a little time to check for grammar mistakes and missing information.

Our TOEFL practice tests follow the adaptive test format and include the time limits you need to become familiar with. The more you practice under realistic conditions, the more confidently you can manage your time when it matters most.

TOEFL Test Tip 4: Review Your Incorrect Answers by Question Type

After finishing a TOEFL practice test, it's tempting to check your score, look at the correct answers, and move on. But if you don't understand why you got a question wrong, you're likely to make the same mistake again. Not all TOEFL questions test the same skills, and some question types are considerably harder than others. Our student data shows that Select in Passage Reading questions were answered correctly 47% of the time, and Inference Listening questions 60%. In comparison, Choose a Response Listening questions were answered correctly 85% of the time.

Why such a big difference? Some questions ask you to recognize information that is directly stated, while others require you to connect ideas, recognize relationships, or understand information that is implied but not stated.

For example, if you frequently miss Listening Inference questions, listening to more recordings without changing your approach may not solve the problem. You need to learn how to identify clues in what the speaker says and use those clues to draw a logical conclusion.

After every practice test, review your incorrect answers by question type. Your score report helps you identify the types you struggle with most. Start with your weakest type, study the strategy for answering it, and then practice with similar questions until you can apply the strategy confidently.

When reviewing a mistake, don't just read the correct answer. Ask yourself: What information supports this answer? Why are the other choices incorrect? What clue did I miss?

Our TOEFL reading question types and TOEFL listening question types guides explain the different question types and provide examples with answer explanations. The better you understand your mistakes, the more effectively you can prevent them from happening again.

TOEFL Test Tip 5: Plan When to Take Your TOEFL Practice Tests

Is taking more TOEFL practice tests always the best way to improve your score? Not necessarily. What matters is what you do between tests.

Some students take one practice test after another, hoping their scores will gradually improve. But if they keep making the same mistakes and never spend time fixing them, their progress may be limited. Practice tests are most useful when you combine them with focused lessons and targeted exercises.

Start with one full-length practice test to measure your current level. Then use your score report to identify the sections and question types that need the most work. Instead of immediately taking another test, spend time improving those specific skills.

How many tests should you take? This depends on your starting level, target score, and available preparation time. Many learners may need 3 to 6 months to prepare. As a general guideline, if you have more than three months, aim to complete at least six full-length practice tests. If you have less than three months, try to complete at least four.

Between tests, spend approximately 5 to 7 days reviewing lessons and practicing your weakest question types. Then take another test and compare your results. Are you answering more questions correctly? Has your weakest section improved? Are you managing your time more effectively?

For example, if your first test shows that you struggle with Reading Inference questions, spend the next several study sessions learning how to recognize implied information and practicing those questions. Your next practice test will help you determine whether the strategy is working.

During the final two weeks before your TOEFL exam, aim to complete one full-length practice test each week under realistic conditions. This will help you build the concentration and stamina needed to perform consistently across all four sections.

Think of each practice test as a progress check, not just another assignment. Take a test, identify your weaknesses, work on them, and then test again to measure your improvement.

TOEFL Test Tip 6: Combine Full-Length Practice Tests with Individual Section Tests

Do you really need to spend two hours taking a full-length TOEFL practice test every time you want to study? No. In fact, focusing on one section at a time can sometimes be a better use of your study time.

Full-length practice tests are important because they prepare you for the complete TOEFL experience. You need to maintain your concentration, manage your time, and perform across all four sections in one sitting. But taking a full-length test every day is not always practical, especially if you have school, work, or other responsibilities.

This is where individual section tests become useful. A full-length TOEFL mock test takes approximately 90 minutes, while a single-section test may take only 8 to 30 minutes. That means you can fit meaningful TOEFL practice into a busy schedule without committing to the entire exam.

Use full-length tests to measure your overall performance and individual section tests to improve your weakest skills.

For example, imagine you score band 5 in Reading and Listening but only band 3.5 in Speaking. Taking another full-length test means spending much of your time on sections where you already perform well. Instead, you could complete several Speaking section tests throughout the week, review your AI feedback, and work directly on the skills that are holding back your score.

You should still take full-length practice tests regularly to measure your progress and prepare for test-day conditions. Individual section tests simply allow you to make better use of the time between them.

On our TOEFL practice test dashboard, you can choose between taking a full-length test and practicing a single section, making it easy to adjust your preparation to your needs.

You don't always need more study time to improve your TOEFL score. You need to use your study time more effectively. By combining full-length tests with focused section practice, you can strengthen your weaknesses while continuing to build the confidence and stamina needed for test day.

Our 50 Full-Length TOEFL Practice Tests

BestMyTest has 50 full-length TOEFL practice tests built on the adaptive format. Each TOEFL iBT practice test includes all four sections, the same task types, the adaptive two-stage Reading and Listening, and the same allotted time frames. Every test ends with a score report. Sample Test 1 is free, and premium members get all 50 tests and can also take any section on its own.

TOEFL Reading Simulation Test

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TOEFL Writing Simulation Test

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TOEFL Speaking Simulation Test

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Our TOEFL practice tests look and feel like the official TOEFL test. The passages, recordings, and tasks match the official test in length, difficulty, and style, and the layout and timers are the same, so you’ll practice in a real test situation. Every question comes with an answer explanation. After each test, your score report shows:

  • A band from 1 to 6 for each section and your total band, with the same lookup table as the official scale.
  • Your result by question type, so you see which types to study next.
  • Your time per question, so you see where you slow down.
  • AI scores for your speaking and writing answers, with every correction marked. Premium members can also send answers to a tutor for a review with comments.

Free TOEFL Practice Resources for Every Section

Everything below is free TOEFL practice made for the current test. Start with the guide for your weakest section, then use its sample questions and lessons between your practice tests.

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