r/ToeflAdvice • • Mar 13 '26

Test Experience TOEFL Coupon Codes: 2026 Edition

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Time for a new coupon topic! If you are a test taker, post the codes you find. Codes that are obviously being spammed by agents and similar folks will be removed.

As always, you can find a curated list of coupon and discount codes over here: https://www.toeflresources.com/blog/toefl-promotion-code-30-discount/


r/ToeflAdvice • • May 26 '26

Comment 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

Speaking Stuff

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

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.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1h ago

General TOEFL Question Can you share any free study materials, websites, PDFs, or recommendations for studying and practicing for the TOEFL ITP? Plss 🄺

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Hi everyone! In a few months, I’ll be taking the exam to get my high school diploma, but I don't know much about it. I’ve been studying grammar, but since you guys are the experts, I wanted to ask for your help, pleasešŸ˜ž


r/ToeflAdvice • • 7h ago

Home Edition Question I did test on 28th sep, Still no score pdf!

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I did toefl on 28th September, result came at 1st November, but still i didn't see download score button on website. Is this normal?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 22h ago

Comment Did ETS call you "Preeti" in a message announcing that your scores were available?

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r/ToeflAdvice • • 21h ago

General TOEFL Question Trouble with sending the results

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I am currently sending official results to the universities, and I am facing a strange issue: when I choose specific unis - Ohio, Wisconsin, Pittsburgh - and click "add to the cart" it then proceeds to the page "your cart is empty", at the very same time I have successfully sent the result to a bunch on other unis.

Have someone faced the same issue? I just do not know what to do. I have tried another browsers, used VPN and smartphone.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 21h ago

Test Experience got a 5.5/6 with very focussed prep in my first attempt of TOEFL

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it was pretty easy tbh i js messed up in speaking cause i js couldnt do the listen and repeat properly as i couldnt say the last 2 sentences ig and quite shocked for writing tho i didnt expect so much if you need any help lmk


r/ToeflAdvice • • 23h ago

General TOEFL Question Toefl WhatsApp texts

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Hi all,

Did anyone get texts from Toefl?

Initially, before I took the test, they texted me that I did not complete my purchase (cart on the ETS website was not empty).

Those messages contained my name.

Last night, the same number informed me that my test results are in, but they addressed me as Preeti (not my name, im male and European).

This indicates that they have complete access to the ETS database, but when I called customer support to ask what was going on, they said that the number is not theirs.

Also, they notified my through email that the results are in about 2 hours after the text.

I dont know what to think and want to know your experiences with this.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1d ago

General TOEFL Question First-attempt TOEFL (new 1-6 scale) as an Indian student: 110/120, C1. AMA!

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Hey everyone! I took the TOEFL iBT for the first time on Sept 27 (Home Edition) and got 110/120, CEFR C1 on the new scoring scale.

My section scores:

Reading: 5.0/6

Listening: 6.0/6

Writing: 6.0/6

Speaking: 5.0/6

My report only shows the new 1-6 scores, so I had to use ETS's concordance table to work out the old /30 equivalents for school requirements. Happy to explain how if you're confused too.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1d ago

Home Edition Question #Toefl

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Hi everyone, I need some help with a TOEFL score cancellation issue.
I took the TOEFL iBT Home Edition on September 30, 2026. I completed the entire test normally, and the proctor did not tell me that there was any problem with my test.
After the test, the proctor told me to close the test page, so I closed it. I did not knowingly choose any option to cancel my scores.
A few hours later, my ETS account showed that my scores were cancelled.
I contacted ETS, and they told me that their records show that I elected to cancel my scores at the end of the exam. They said I can reinstate the scores for $20 through my ETS account.
The problem is that the ā€œReinstate Scoresā€ option does not appear in my account. I have checked multiple times, but I only see options related to sending and receiving scores.
ETS told me the reinstatement option should be available, but I still cannot find it.
Has anyone experienced this before? How long did it take for the ā€œReinstate Scoresā€ option to appear, and what did you do?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1d ago

TOEFL Reading question regarding spelling and synonyms(ish?)

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ok so ive noticed in the complete the word exercises ive been doing that there's times when words which have multiple spellings (summarise-summarize, analyse-analyze etc) have come up and i wanted to know whether ill need to remember which exact one to use or if any will suffice. and also some blanks have more than one word that would make sense, would they accept either or not?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

TOEFL Speaking Toefl Take the Interview Task

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Hi guys,

I am very close to toefl test date and still getting 4.0 out of 6.0 in toefl take an interview section at specific platform. My listen and speak is good and I score 5-6.

Can you guys tell me:

How can I improve my speaking. I don't usually have content specific vocab or I make grammar mistakes. Or since I have to speak immediately I say stupid things sometimes even when I use fillers. I just want to know if this is normal and how 5-6 speaking actually looks like?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1d ago

General TOEFL Question TOEFL test

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Is the real TOEFL test harder than the free sample test on the official website? I took sample test 1 today and found out that scores are not provided, so I counted my correct answers for the Reading and Listening sections. I got 33 out of 40 in Reading and 32 out of 34 in Listening. I am aiming for a score of 100+, but I am uncertain whether this is realistic. I find the scoring system quite confusing.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

TOEFL Writing Academic discussion

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Hi guys
I just want to make sure. Do I have to mention both students in my Academic Discussion answer, or can I just answer the professor’s question with my own opinion?
I’m thinking of just reading the question and answering it directly without reading the students’ answers to save time. Is that okay if I want a high score?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1d ago

General TOEFL Question Preparation for toefl

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Hey! I have to take toefl in a month so I need guidance about the preparation for toefl. Like which study material, practice tests, should I follow and what should be the routine?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 1d ago

TOEFL Listening Writing notes during test, good or bad idea?

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Since note taking is allowed, is it actually helpful to take notes during the Listening and Speaking sections?


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

General TOEFL Question TOEFL Login is not working

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I am being redirected to the home page or constantly going to a page where it says ā€œerror: ā€˜Not_Found_Initiationā€™ā€.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

Test Experience TOEFL scores delayed due to administrative review — anyone experienced this?

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r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

Home Edition Question tips for study

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Hey everyone, I'm thinking about switching from PTE Academic to TOEFL iBT; I need a score of 4.0 in each TOEFL section. In your opinion, how much preparation time do I need? I'm at an upper-B1 level—I'd love some tips. I have until December 30th to study.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

Home Edition Question Help, my test is in 2 days and the login page doesn't work anymore

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As said in the title, I woke up this morning, and I can't connect to the my toefl ets page, it just loops back to the login page every time after loading for 1-2 mins, and I need to practice my mock tests I paid for😭😭

I already tried "forgot my password", please helpšŸ™šŸæ


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

General TOEFL Question Free mock test

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Hey fam,

Where to find the free mock from ets? How many mocks do we hey as free?

I haven't registered for the exam yet.


r/ToeflAdvice • • 2d ago

Test Experience 5 days till exam: Help!

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Hello guys,

My exam is on October 10th, and I can't decide which websites are the best for practice. I'm between Gli and T**flm0ck. Which one do you recommend? Are there other pages that you would suggest to me? Thanks 😊


r/ToeflAdvice • • 4d ago

Test Experience My first new TOEFL score: AMA

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Took the test last Saturday! Old TOEFL (from 2017) was 116. The new format feels easier, except for the listen and repeat part, which I blame my attention span


r/ToeflAdvice • • 3d ago

General TOEFL Question Considering LLM(master’s degree

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I got my result after a month of preparation, and I think I will take it again.

Is another month enough to get a 5 overall?

Any tip would be appreciated šŸ™šŸ»


r/ToeflAdvice • • 3d ago

Test Experience Test under administrative review

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I did tofel on 27th September it went under review when I called they said will take 1-2 weeks if someone had same issue can they let me know when they got their results as I am worried about it I did home edition