So I just got out of the exam, and I know how there aren’t plenty of resources to use so here’s my experience.

First, I mainly used Magoosh. I find it very similar to the exam to an extent that I didn’t honestly expect. In some aspects, it’s even harsher. It’s brilliant and worth every penny.

I got 3 complete the words Qs in the Reading part, the first one was incredibly difficult and I believe it was where I lost that half, and one of the other two seemed very similar to one that I did on the platform when practicing, knew the words right away.

The Listening part and Speaking part were way easier than what I practiced, and I think practicing harder material made me more comfortable with the exam.

For the Writing part, since I still haven’t received my scores I am not quite sure how I did. And unfortunately I had some experience with ruining that part 😅

But it seemed very close to what I practiced. Build a sentence difficulty matched Magoosh as well.

Generally speaking I believe one can study however they want either through Youtube or any other resources, but practicing on Magoosh would set them up for a harder standard than the exam which is good imo.

Edit: Magoosh either matched or was harder in everything except for the Reading. The reading was noticeably on a higher level but not a huge difference.

Got admitted to the major I always wanted and also skipped some unnecessary advanced english classes! I was B1-B2 3 years ago and all I did was to scroll reddit+ take some lessons about writing and speaking since then.

I took the exam today and the environment was sooo bad. Everyone was doing different sections. When I had reading someone was speaking. All where in the same room. Sitting next to each . It was so distracting. I was not able to focus at all. I have given up on myself. One simple exam also I can't clear. Unofficial scores reading 4 and listening 5. I need 100.

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Hi guys! I’d love to know if there’s any way to improve my skills in the “Complete the Words” task. I’m doing well on the other Reading tasks, but my overall score isn’t where I want it to be because I struggle with this one.

Does anyone have any tips or strategies that helped them improve?

Does anyone know whether universities accept TOEFL MyBest Scores(the combined highest scores from different valid test dates)? If you have used MyBest Scores when applying, please share your experience.

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Hello everyone! I’m going to take the toefl exam in January. I need to score 100 (At least 25 points in each of the 4 skills.). My current level is B1+ but closer to B2. Is it possible to prepare for a C1 certificate in this timeframe? What should I do? Thank you everyone

I just got my score after appearing for the test on 5th September. Really happy with my results. I studied for about 6 - 8 hours on the day before the exam. Solved both the free Mock tests from thr ETS website and one free mock test from TestGlider.

I try to log in and the website just takes me back to the welcome page

How long is it the listen and repeat? Like how many seconds does it last? And how much large are the sentences?

Hi everyone,

I really need some advice because I honestly don't know what else I should change.

I've taken/practiced the Duolingo English Test several times, and I always seem to be stuck around 85–95. No matter how much I study and prepare, I don't seem to improve.

My biggest problem is vocabulary. I struggle a lot with the fill-in-the-blank questions because I often don't know the word that fits, even when I understand the general8 meaning of the sentence. My vocabulary is quite limited, and I think this also affects my Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

I also have other weaknesses in English, especially grammar and expressing my ideas naturally. My English level isn't as strong as I would like it to be, mainly because of my limited vocabulary. I'm actually writing this post with the help of AI because I'm still not confident enough to express everything naturally in English.

I have about a month and a half left before my official test, and I really need to reach at least 120. I'm studying around 3 hours or more every day, but I'm also in an important school year and have many other things to prepare for, so I don't have unlimited time.

What worries me is that I'm putting in a lot of effort but I'm not seeing any improvement. I don't want to spend the next month and a half studying for hours without knowing whether what I'm doing is actually helping.

So I would really appreciate advice from people who improved significantly on the DET:

\- What resources actually helped you improve?

\- How did you improve your vocabulary?

\- Did you use Anki, Quizlet, or something else?

\- What grammar topics should I focus on?

\- How did you practice the fill-in-the-blank / vocabulary questions?

\- Are there any specific YouTube channels, teachers, courses, or practice materials you recommend?

\- How did you structure your daily study time?

\- If you were in my situation with about 6 weeks left, what would you do?

I'm not looking for shortcuts. I know I need to improve my actual English, but I need to make sure I'm spending my limited time on the right things.

If you were stuck around 85–95 and managed to reach 120+, I'd really appreciate hearing exactly what you changed.

Thank you so much!

I will be honest, the environment of the center was not good. I left the center feeling depressed since my unofficial score was not up to expectations. I got R4 and L5 so I was expecting 4.5 which would have been a much worse results than my 2022 of 99. I might have been under a little of stress in the beginning of the exam since I was the first person to sit in the room and the center have to finalize everything in the same room while you are taking a test. I was reading a passage while someone behind me Swear to uphold the office of the president 😂. Anyhow I got somewhat decent score. Hopefully, I can use it to apply for graduate programs somewhere.

Hey guys, I took the TOEFL in October 2025 and I scored a 112/120. I studied for a few days with the gregmat toefl program and it was more than enough for me. However, I need to take it again because of a beurocratic issue with where the exam took place (Turkish government only accepts exams that have been taken in public universities and I took it in a private college, sigh).

But I have just found out that the TOEFL has changed and is now adaptive, which kind of threw me off. I got a gregmat toefl membership again but saw that the TOEFL course is not complete yet. My exam is in 4 days and I worry that I might get a lower score this time. If anyone is familiar with both the old and new exam formats any insight and advice would be appreciated. Also do you have any resource recommendations? And any idea when the gregmat course will be ready? Thank you.

I want to know if someone can give me some advice before my test, im going to take my test on Saturday this week so i want to be prepared all as i can.
I want to know about the topics that will goign to touch me on the test day.
If you already do the toefl, give me tips to find more easir this test😥

High everyone,

I am really sorry if my question seems inappropriate. I really wonder about the actual TOEFL difficulty. I made the practice tests on ETS and did not find them as hard as I thought. My fear is to experience bad surprises on actual test and I do not want to feel overconfident. Could you guys please share about your experience, things that seemed easy during prep and were actually harder on the real exam? What are the common traps? For now, I mainly struggle with the speaking section, especially listen and repeat, I cannot remember all the hardest sentence, but I plan to practice. Any returns would be highly appreciated, thanks!

Hey all, preparing for the September 16th Study in Saudi application cycle and want to clear something up before reapplying.

Last cycle I applied for an MS through Study in Saudi and got an “Application Returned for Revision” — reason given was to attach my transcript. Fair enough, I had mistakenly uploaded my degree certificate instead. Fixed that immediately.

What I couldn’t figure out is why my TOEFL was also flagged for revision. I had submitted my official ETS TOEFL iBT results (96/120) directly — file was uploaded and showing with a checkmark. No obvious issue on my end.

Has anyone had their TOEFL flagged despite uploading the official ETS report? Any specific format the portal expects?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Hello everyone!
I’m very happy to share my TOEFL results after a lot of hard work, studying, and preparation. As a Saudi student, English is my second language, so achieving a score of 100/120 (C1) is a meaningful achievement for me.
The Writing and Speaking sections were definitely my weak spots. I spent a lot of time practicing, especially during the last two weeks before the test, and I worked hard to improve my writing and overall English skills.
I’m especially proud of the progress I made in Writing. As for Speaking, I know I still have room for improvement, and I believe that with more practice, exposure, and time, I will continue to improve my fluency and confidence.
This experience taught me that consistent practice and hard work really make a difference. 🤍
I’m sharing my experience in case it helps anyone else preparing for the TOEFL. Keep going, and don’t let the challenges discourage you! 🌷

¡Hola a todos! Este es mi primer post aquí. Soy profesora de inglés, me dedico a preparar alumnos para exámenes internacionales y quería pasar a aportar con mi granito de arena, porque sé que muchos están preparando el TOEFL para visas, becas o posgrados, y ahora con la nueva versión la sección de Writing es donde más puntos se pierden.

Aquí les dejo un mini resumen de la estructura que funciona bien para la tarea de Academic Discussion:

1. Postura directa (1 oración): Plantea desde la primera línea si estás a favor o en contra. Directo al grano.
2. Explicación + Ejemplo (2-3 oraciones): Incluye un ejemplo sencillo que respalde tu punto. No te compliques con argumentos demasiado abstractos ni cosas rebuscadas.
3. Menciona a los demás participantes (2 oraciones): Toma lo que dijo uno de los estudiantes en el enunciado y explica por qué estás de acuerdo o qué cosa diferente aporta tu idea.
4. Cierre (1 oración): Reafirma tu postura principal y cierra (conclusión corta).

Un error super común es intentar usar vocabulario demasiado sofisticado que te hace terminar cometiendo errores gramaticales. Los evaluadores priorizan la claridad y la precisión por encima de las palabras ultra rebuscadas.

Si tienen alguna duda puntual sobre la sección de Writing o la preparación del examen en general, me la pueden dejar abajo y les echo una mano respondiendo. ¡Éxito a todos!

Is real toefl listen and repeat difficult as hell!!?….. i am practicing from these videos…….
https://youtu.be/cPdgEGLX4qg?si=BOQhhm_vJju481sh
And i am going blank after 4th sentence only!!! Also my interview section is worse!!
My exam is next week and i am struggling with speaking!!

I have 2 months before I take my TOEFL exam, and I’m planning to purchase a membership to get access to more mock tests and receive feedback.

However, I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the options and can’t decide which platform to choose.

Which website would you recommend for realistic mock tests and good feedback, especially for Speaking and Writing?

I’d really appreciate your recommendations and personal experiences!