The TOEFL is one of the most commonly required exams for studying at English-speaking universities and colleges around the globe. It is important to know what the TOEFL is, how to study, and what to study.

The following is an excerpt from ETS.org, the makers of the TOEFL:
"The TOEFL iBT® test has 4 sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. During the test, you'll perform tasks that combine these 4 English communication skills, such as:

read, listen and then speak in response to a question

listen and then speak in response to a question

read, listen and then write in response to a question"

The test is broken up as follows:

1. Reading: 52-72 minutes 20-40 questions Read passages and respond to questions

2. Listening: 41-57 minutes 28-39 questions Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions

3. Break: 10 minutes

4. Speaking: 17 minutes 4 tasks Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to

5. Writing: 50 minutes 2 tasks Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response

• Official ETS Free Practice Test

  • This does not grade your answers, but is a solid introduction to what a full TOEFL test will be like as it uses real questions from previous exams.

• Official ETS Mobile App

  • This app can be used on a device that uses the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

• Official TOEFL Test Prep Courses

  • There are free courses and courses you can purchase for more in-depth help.

• Official TOEFL YouTube Channel

  • This is the official YouTube channel from ETS concerning the TOEFL exam. It is full of helpful videos explaining each section and how to study for them.

Although there are many different resources you can purchase, the only official supplier of 100% authentic resources is through ETS.

If you are interested in such, you can view the Official ETS TOEFL resources by clicking on the link below:

https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/prepare/

• Quizlets compiled by Austin

  • If you do not know the words on the test, then you will struggle. Although you may not know 100% of the words used, this resource can be helpful to learn and review English words that may appear on the TOEFL.

• Free Mini Sample Test

  • This is from ScoreNexus. This link will take you to the free "Sample Zip Test." It is approximately 1 hour long. To do this, you will need to:

    • • 1. Click "Add to Cart".

      • 2. Click "Next" in the bottom right hand corner. Be sure the top right corner says "Total $0.00".

      • 3. You will be prompted to create a new account. Create your own account.

      • 4. Click on the green arrow next to "Sample Zip Test".

      • 5. Take the free Sample Zip Test by clicking "Start".

    • ScoreNexus has many paid tests that will automatically grade the exam for you. Those can be helpful, but costs real money.
      

• How the Writing and Speaking Sections are Scored

  • This resource walks through how the writing and speaking sections are scored so you can be aware of how to successfully answer these types questions.

• Good Luck TOEFL Reference

  • This website is fantastic, but can be overwhelming at first. This website is full of tips, examples, and lessons that can help prepare for the TOEFL. The majority of the resources are free, but there is an option to purchase the material.

• Purdue OWL

  • Purdue OWL is one of the MOST POPULAR grammar references used in colleges across the USA. This reference site is full of examples of grammar rules. If you have any questions about a grammar rule, citing sources, or ANYTHING English, this is the website to check out!

• Websites with articles and stories to help improve your English:

  • Read Works

    • You need a student account for this. To sign up, you need a Google Email and then to go to www.readworks.org/student and enter VGQXFK into the "Class Code" box.

    • If you want to test your abilities we can assign specific readings. Just email us at office@sow-hope.org!

  • News ELA

    • You need to create an account for this. To sign up, go to https://newsela.com/quickjoin/#/CCM246 and click "It's my first time here". Then, fill in your information. You can then click on any article and read it!

    • If you want to test your abilities we can assign specific readings. Just email us at office@sow-hope.org!

  • Read Theory

    • You need to create an account after selecting "Sign Up", then "Student", and fill in your information. You will take a pre-assessment after you create your account. This will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Afterwards, it will give you tailored readings fit for your level to help you grow as a reader!

• YouTube Videos that mimic the actual TOEFL test (HIGHLY recommend):

  • TST Prep TOEFL Reading 2019 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2019 Video!

  • TST Prep TOEFL Reading 2020 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2020 Video!

  • TST Prep TOEFL Top 10 Reading Tips!
    

  • TOEFL Prep Academy Reading Tests Playlist

    • This is a playlist with seven videos over an hour long each to practice.

• YouTube Videos that mimic the actual TOEFL test (HIGHLY recommend):

  • TST Prep TOEFL Listening 2019 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2019 Video!

  • TST Prep TOEFL Listening 2020 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2020 Video!
        

  • TOEFL Prep Academy Listening Tests Playlist

    • This is a playlist with five videos over forty minutes long each to practice.

• YouTube Videos that mimic the actual TOEFL test (HIGHLY recommend):

  • TST Prep TOEFL Speaking 2019 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2019 Video!

  • TST Prep TOEFL Speaking 2020 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2020 Video!
        

  • TOEFL Prep Academy Speaking Tests Playlist

    • This is a playlist with seven videos over an hour long each to practice.

  • TOEFL Prep Academy: Independent Speaking Shorts

    • This is a playlist of short videos that model how to respond to the speaking section questions and maximize your score. These provide extra practice!

• Good Luck TOEFL

  • This is a great resource for writing prompts and examples.

• Purdue OWL

  • As mentioned before, if you have any questions or doubts about writing, Purdue OWL has the answers. Use this resource to learn specific rules, see examples, and to answer any questions when it comes to writing grammatically correct.

• YouTube Videos that mimic the actual TOEFL test (HIGHLY recommend):

  • TST Prep TOEFL Writing 2019 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2019 Video!

  • TST Prep TOEFL Writing 2020 Version

    • This mimics the real exam. They provide an answer key to this exam so you can test how did! It can be found below:

      • Answer key to TST Prep's Reading 2020 Video!
        

  • TOEFL Prep Academy Writing Tests Playlist

    • This is a playlist with seven videos over an hour long each to practice.

• TST Prep TOEFL

  • As you have seen in the sections above, TST Prep TOEFL is a fantastic resource to use! They have a multitude of resources available and you can sign up to receive emails and tips for the TOEFL.

    • Their YouTube Channel

    • Their Website

• TOEFL Prep Academy

  • Just like TST Prep, TOEFL Prep Academy is an incredible resource for students and has plenty of resources for students to use to study! They have many videos that mimic the TOEFL.

    • Their YouTube Channel

• TedTalks

  • Although TedTalks are not specifically about the TOEFL, they are a great resource to practice your listening skills while also learning new concepts! The videos vary in length and on topic. Some topics may be challenging!

    • Find the most popular TedTalks on their website

    • You can also find TedTalks on YouTube, Spotify, and more!