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TOEFL iBT Preparation Course 2026

This course is for people preparing for the TOEFL iBT test in its updated format from January 2026. Five lessons explain the format, the 1–6 score scale and every task type in Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, with practical exercises. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 35-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.

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  • United States
  • 93 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Fact-checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 300 minutes of lessons, 5 untimed topic quizzes (93 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 35 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsTOEFL iBT Preparation Course: Lessons: about 300 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Describe the four sections, task types, timing and order of the updated TOEFL iBT test
  • Explain the 1–6 band scale, the 0–120 comparable score and how the overall score is calculated
  • Complete partly missing words and answer questions on everyday and academic texts
  • Choose natural responses and follow conversations, announcements and academic talks
  • Build correct sentences and plan a clear email and academic discussion post
  • Repeat sentences accurately and give organized answers in a timed interview

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons5 lessons, about 300 min
  2. Topic quiz 1: TOEFL iBT format and scoring19 questions
  3. Topic quiz 2: The Reading section19 questions
  4. Topic quiz 3: The Listening section19 questions
  5. Topic quiz 4: The Writing section18 questions
  6. Topic quiz 5: The Speaking section18 questions
  7. Final exam35 questions, 35 min · Score 80% or more

Topic quiz 1: TOEFL iBT format and scoring

  1. Question 1 of 19

    Which four sections are in the TOEFL iBT test?
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    Answer: A. Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking

    The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.

  2. Question 2 of 19

    Which organization makes the TOEFL iBT test?
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    Answer: D. ETS

    TOEFL is a test from ETS. Official information, registration and scores are on the ETS website.

  3. Question 3 of 19

    In what order do the sections of the updated TOEFL iBT test come?
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    Answer: D. Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking

    ETS's test overview lists the order as Reading first, then Listening, Writing and Speaking.

  4. Question 4 of 19

    Which section has about 50 items and a base time of about 30 minutes?
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    Answer: B. Reading

    Reading has about 50 items in about 30 minutes. Listening has about 47 items in about 29 minutes.

  5. Question 5 of 19

    About how much time should you plan for the whole TOEFL iBT test?
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    Answer: C. About two hours

    The section times add up to about 90 minutes, but ETS says to allow about two hours, because directions are not part of the section times.

  6. Question 6 of 19

    Which two sections are multistage adaptive?
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    Answer: C. Reading and Listening

    Reading and Listening adapt to the test taker. Writing and Speaking are fixed: everyone taking the same form gets the same tasks.

  7. Question 7 of 19

    In an adaptive section, what decides the content of the second part?
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    Answer: A. How well you did on the first part of the section

    ETS says performance on the first part of a Reading or Listening section is used to select the content for the second part.

  8. Question 8 of 19

    Since January 2026, which scale is used for TOEFL iBT section and overall scores?
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    Answer: C. 1 to 6, in half-point steps

    Since January 21, 2026, score reports use a 1–6 scale in half-point steps for each section and for the overall score.

  9. Question 9 of 19

    How is the overall TOEFL iBT score worked out?
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    Answer: A. The average of the four section scores, rounded to the nearest half band

    The overall score is the average of all four section scores, rounded to the nearest half band.

  10. Question 10 of 19

    A test taker's section scores are Reading 4, Listening 4.5, Writing 5 and Speaking 5. What is the overall score?
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    Answer: C. 4.5

    The average is (4 + 4.5 + 5 + 5) ÷ 4 = 4.625. Rounded to the nearest half band, that is 4.5.

  11. Question 11 of 19

    Section scores of Reading 3.5, Listening 4, Writing 4 and Speaking 4.5 give which overall score?
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    Answer: B. 4

    The average is (3.5 + 4 + 4 + 4.5) ÷ 4 = 4, so the overall score is 4. The scores are averaged, not added.

  12. Question 12 of 19

    For how long will score reports also show a comparable score on the old 0–120 scale?
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    Answer: B. For a two-year transition period after January 2026

    ETS says that for a two-year transition period after January 2026, reports also show a comparable overall score on the 0–120 scale.

  13. Question 13 of 19

    In ETS's comparison table, an old 0–120 total of 100 matches which overall band?
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    Answer: C. 5

    The table starts band 5 at 95 and band 5.5 at 107. A total of 100 is between them, so it matches band 5.

  14. Question 14 of 19

    ETS links TOEFL iBT bands to CEFR levels. Which CEFR level matches a band of 4 or 4.5?
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    Answer: A. B2

    In ETS's table, bands 4–4.5 match B2. Bands 5–5.5 match C1, and bands 3–3.5 match B1.

  15. Question 15 of 19

    What happens if a test taker does not respond to any Speaking task?
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    Answer: A. The test is not scored

    To be scored, you must answer at least one Reading and one Listening question and respond to at least one Speaking task and one Writing task.

  16. Question 16 of 19

    Are there scheduled breaks during the TOEFL iBT test?
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    Answer: C. No, there are no scheduled breaks

    ETS says there are no scheduled breaks during the TOEFL iBT test.

  17. Question 17 of 19

    When are official TOEFL iBT scores usually available in your ETS account?
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    Answer: D. About 3 days after the test

    Official scores are posted to your ETS account about 3 days after the test. At the end of the test you only see unofficial Reading and Listening scores.

  18. Question 18 of 19

    How long are TOEFL iBT scores valid?
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    Answer: A. 2 years

    TOEFL iBT scores are valid for 2 years. ETS does not send scores that are more than 2 years old.

  19. Question 19 of 19

    A test taker took the TOEFL iBT on Monday and wants to take it again soon. What does the ETS retake rule say?
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    Answer: C. Not more than once in any 3-day period

    There is no limit on the number of attempts, but you cannot take the test more than once in any 3-day period.

What to know before the test

  • The updated TOEFL iBT test has four sections, in this order: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
  • The section base times add up to about 90 minutes, but ETS says to allow about two hours. There are no scheduled breaks.
  • Reading and Listening are multistage adaptive: how you do on the first part of a section decides the content of the second part.
  • Since January 21, 2026, section and overall scores are on a 1–6 scale in half-point steps. The overall score is the average of the four sections, rounded to the nearest half band.
  • For a two-year transition period after January 2026, score reports also show a comparable overall score on the 0–120 scale.
  • Official scores are available in your ETS account about 3 days after the test and are valid for 2 years.
  • You can take the test at a test center or at home (TOEFL iBT Home Edition), which is monitored online by a human proctor.
  • You cannot take the TOEFL iBT test more than once in any 3-day period.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official TOEFL iBT test?

No. This is an independent practice course. All passages, recordings and questions are original and only copy the task types. For official practice, use the preparation materials on the ETS website.

Does this course follow the new 2026 TOEFL iBT format?

Yes. It covers the task types ETS lists for the updated test, such as Complete the Words, Build a Sentence, Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview, and the 1–6 score scale.

What does the certificate of completion show?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a TOEFL score and cannot be sent to schools or used as proof of English.

Can my practice score tell me my TOEFL band?

No. Official bands come from ETS's own scoring of the real adaptive test. Practice scores here are feedback only.

How long is the final assessment?

It has 35 questions in 35 minutes, drawn at random from all five topics, so every attempt is different. Listening questions play audio.

How is the overall TOEFL iBT score calculated?

ETS averages your four section scores and rounds to the nearest half band. For example, section scores averaging 5.25 give an overall score of 5.5.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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