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[2024] TOEFL Test Preparation with 80+ Online Resources

We’ve collected more than 80 online resources including courses, videos, practice tests, mobile apps and books to help you prepare for the TOEFL test.

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TOEFL resources

Passing the TOEFL test may be required to study abroad, start a new job in an English-speaking environment, or immigrate to an English-speaking country. More than 13,000 institutions in over 160 countries accept TOEFL scores. It is definitely one of the most popular language tests in the world. An estimated 2.3 million students take the TOEFL each year.

Class Central lists over 2,000 online courses to learn a new language at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The vast majority of those online courses teach English and some of them prepare students for standardized English tests, like the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

We researched courses and other resources for preparing for the TOEFL test and compiled the following list of free and paid choices, including online courses, practice websites, mobile apps, YouTube videos, vocabulary flashcards, podcasts, and guide books. But first, let us walk you through some useful information about the TOEFL test.

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About the TOEFL Test

TOEFL, the abbreviation of Test of English as a Foreign Language, is a standardized English test for non-native speakers applying for English-speaking universities. TOEFL is designed and organized by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

TOEFL Test Content

It has 4 sections including reading, listening, speaking, and writing. A free test practice website is offered by ETS to help students get familiar with the different parts.

Reading Listening Speaking Writing
20 questions 28 questions 30 marks 30 marks
35 minutes 36 minutes 16 minutes 29 minutes
2 passages:

700 words each,

2 x 10 questions

 2 conversations:

3 mins each,

2 x 5 questions.

3 lectures:

3-5 mins each,
3 x 6 questions.

 1 independent

speaking task

3 integrated
speaking tasks

 1 integrated writing task, 20 mins

1 Writing for an Academic Discussion task, 10 mins

TOEFL Home Edition

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ETS announced the availability of the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition to test takers worldwide on April 7, 2020. TOEFL Home Edition has identical content, format and grading method with TOEFL iBT in test centers but with the benefit of taking the test on your own computer at home monitored by a human proctor online.  At-home tests are available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week, with appointments available as early as 24 hours after you register.

You need to carefully check the environment and equipment requirements for taking the home test before booking your test. And if you’re in Mainland China, check the specific policies and procedures.

TOEFL Test Center

If you do not have suitable computer equipment or a private room to take the test at home, you can go to one of thousands of authorized test centers in over 200 countries and territories. You can take the internet-based test 100% online in test centers with customized computers.

TOEFL Paper Edition 

Available in Colombia, India, Mexico and the United States, a paper-based test for the Reading, Listening and Writing sections will be rolled out to more countries in the future.

TOEFL Scores

Starting in August 2019, ETS announced the addition of MyBest™ scores to TOEFL iBT® score reports, allowing students to combine best scores for each test section from all of their valid TOEFL scores from the past 2 years.

Since February 2020, students can view TOEFL iBT® Reading and Listening section scores on screen immediately after completing the online test, as Reading and Listening sections are 100% computer scored. (Not available for paper-based tests.) The Speaking and Writing sections are scored by a combination of AI scoring and multiple, highly trained human raters.

TOEFL Test Registration Fees

Item Fees
Registration Fees vary by testing location
Late registration US$40
Rescheduling US$60
Reinstatement of canceled scores US$20
Additional score reports (per institution or agency) US$25 each
Speaking or Writing Section score review US$80
Speaking and Writing Section score review US$160
Returned payment US$30

We have this pricing list from ETS TOEFL website. Prices may vary by location.

TOEFL Test Preparation Resources

TOEFL Test Online Courses

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  1. fifi

    Please make a post about GRE as well.
    Thank you.

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  2. Hamid Reza Sepehr

    Very informative, well done! ✌️

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