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TOEFL Study Guides

Expert-curated guides covering grammar, vocabulary, and proven strategies for all four sections. Everything you need to maximize your TOEFL score.

Written by Kate Feng, TOEFL Content Developer

English 101: Foundational Skills

Master grammar and vocabulary, the twin pillars of language proficiency

Grammar 101 START HERE

Master essential grammar rules that appear across all TOEFL sections. Start here to build your foundation, then explore specialized guides below.

10 Topics 30+ Examples All Sections

Core Topics:

  • ✓ Sentence structure & types
  • ✓ Verb tenses & modals
  • ✓ Subject-verb agreement
  • ✓ Articles, prepositions & more
Start with Grammar 101

Vocabulary 101 NEW

Build a strong vocabulary foundation with academic words, learning strategies, and our intelligent spaced repetition flash card system.

10 Topics 50+ Words Flash Cards

What's Covered:

  • ✓ Academic Word List essentials
  • ✓ Context clues & strategies
  • ✓ Word families & prefixes
  • ✓ Spaced repetition methods
Explore Vocabulary 101

Section-Specific Guides

Master strategies and templates for each TOEFL section

Speaking Section

Master all 4 speaking tasks with proven templates and strategies. Learn how to organize your thoughts in 15-30 seconds and deliver confident responses.

4 Tasks 16 minutes Templates

Available Resources:

  • ✓ Response templates for each task type
  • ✓ Note-taking strategies for integrated tasks
  • ✓ Time-optimized formulas (15-60 seconds)
  • ✓ Quick reference cheat sheet

Writing Section

Complete templates for Integrated Writing and Academic Discussion tasks. Learn how to synthesize information and craft high-scoring essays in limited time.

2 Tasks 30 minutes 150-225 words

Available Resources:

  • ✓ Complete essay templates with word counts
  • ✓ How to synthesize reading and lecture
  • ✓ Academic discussion strategies
  • ✓ Quick reference cheat sheet

Reading Section

Master all 10 question types and learn strategic reading techniques. Discover how to read 700-word passages in 3-4 minutes while maintaining comprehension.

2 Passages 35 minutes 10 Types

Available Resources:

  • ✓ Speed reading without losing comprehension
  • ✓ Vocabulary in context strategies
  • ✓ All 10 question types with examples
  • ✓ Quick reference cheat sheet

Listening Section

Effective note-taking systems for lectures and conversations. Learn all 8 question types and how to identify signal words that reveal important information.

6 Passages 36 minutes 8 Types

Available Resources:

  • ✓ 2-column note-taking system
  • ✓ Signal words and organizational patterns
  • ✓ All 8 question types with strategies
  • ✓ Quick reference cheat sheet
New Format

TOEFL 2026 Guides

Prepare for the new TOEFL format launching January 2026

Speaking Section 2026

The new format replaces integrated tasks with Listen and Repeat (pronunciation) and Virtual Interview (fluency). Simpler structure, new strategies.

2 Tasks ~13 minutes New Format

What's Covered:

  • ✓ Listen and Repeat: 7-sentence progression
  • ✓ Virtual Interview: 4-6 question strategies
  • ✓ Pronunciation tips and common pitfalls
  • ✓ 3-week practice plan

Writing Section COMING SOON

New tasks include Build a Sentence (grammar), Write an Email (practical), and Academic Discussion (retained from current format).

3 Tasks ~30 minutes New Format

Preview:

  • ✓ Build a Sentence: word arrangement grammar
  • ✓ Write an Email: practical communication
  • ✓ Academic Discussion: same format, new tips

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