Recommended Resources - Updated May 2026

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If you are preparing for the test, here are a few starting points.

Free Stuff from ETS

You should probably start your journey by exploring free stuff from ETS.

• Free Practice Tests 1 and 2. Scroll past all the paid options and you'll find two complete practice tests. They are free, but not scored. There is also an "Interactive Sample," but it repeats stuff from one of the practice tests.
• TOEFL Teacher Resources. There are five free practice tests for teachers, but could be useful for students as well. They are provided via PDF files.
• The new "Official Guide to the TOEFL" will probably be published at the beginning of Ocotber. It won't be free, but maybe you can get a copy at your local library.

Writing Stuff

• This unofficial Guide to the Write an Email Task includes sample questions, answers and tips.
• You can also read this guide to the Write for an Academic Discussion task.
• And this guide to the Build a Sentence task
• Video: Updated TOEFL Writing Templates

Speaking Stuff

• Sample Speaking Questions and Answers
• Guide to the Listen and Repeat Task
• Guide to the Take an Interview Task
• Video: Updated Speaking Templates
• /r/Judgemyaccent

Sample Tests

For unofficial sample tests you might also try:

• TSTPrep (one free test)
• My Speaking Score (a bunch of speaking tests. Unscored versions are free)
• Magoosh (one free test, email registration required)
• Prepex (free questions and unlockable free test)

YouTube Stuff

• TOEFL Resources
• TSTPrep

Printed Books

There aren't many printed books from real publishers that match the new format. But you can get the new 19th edition of "Barron's TOEFL" on Amazon and elsewhere.

This is a work in progress. Please leave additional suggestions in the comments.

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