A complete comparison of the TOEFL iBT before and after January 2026 — duration, scoring, task types, adaptivity — and what it means if you studied for the old format.
Everything about the new TOEFL iBT launched on 21 January 2026: adaptive format, 1–6 band scoring, all 12 task types, timing, and a step-by-step preparation path.
How multistage adaptive testing works in TOEFL 2026 Reading and Listening, how the 1–6 band scale replaces 0–120, and what the router module means for your strategy.
The TOEFL 2026 Listening section explained step by step — Choose a Response, Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk — with adaptive-format strategy and practice routines.
A step-by-step guide to the TOEFL 2026 Reading section — Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, and Read an Academic Passage — plus adaptive-format strategy.
The TOEFL 2026 Speaking section has only two task types, no preparation time, and AI scoring. Here is exactly what each task involves and how to prepare for it.
A week-by-week TOEFL 2026 preparation plan built for the adaptive format, the 1–6 band scale, and the new task types — including what materials to avoid.
A step-by-step guide to the three TOEFL 2026 Writing tasks, what AI scoring rewards, and how to prepare now that the integrated essay has been removed.
A practical, day-by-day approach to raising your Writing score — no fluff, just what actually works.
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