January 2026
All-revised toefl Test
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What’s changing in the revised toefl?
1Score Scale
Out of 120 points → Out of 6 points*
* Each section is scored on a 6-point scale, and the final score is the average.
2Test Delivery Method
Linear format → Adaptive format*
* Adaptive testing applies to the Listening and Reading sections
3Question Types
New question types are now included in the Reading, Speaking, and Writing sections.
* New types: Spelling Fill-in-the-Blank in the Reading section, Spelling Fill-in-the-Blank in the Writing section, Word Ordering and Email Writing in the Writing section, Repeat After Me and Virtual Interview in the Speaking section
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2026 revised toefl: Key Changes
What’s Changing
in the revised toefl
Test Structure
Task-based format
with shorter test time
Test Section Overview
All four sections remain—
now delivered adaptively
Adaptive Testing (MST)
Proficiency level adjusts
in Reading and Listening based on responses
Test Delivery Method
Online TOEFL
and remote proctoring
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Score Scale
Each section is scored from
1.0 to 6.0 in 0.5-point increments,
and the total score is calculated as the average.
Explore the Test Format
and Key Changes
Reading
Academic passages are now more concise, and everyday materials like ads, emails, and social media posts are being added.
Listening
Listening materials reflect real-life situations. Tasks are now shorter and more streamlined.
Writing
New real-world tasks are introduced, including email writing and academic responses.
Speaking
Interview-style speaking is added. Spontaneous speaking is heavily assessed.
revised toefl
Task Prep Guide
revised toefl 2026 uses task-based questions and adaptive testing (MST).
Learn strategies for each section to prepare more effectively.
Reading
Covers academic and everyday topics, with new tasks involving charts, graphs, and visual interpretation.
It’s important to practice identifying key ideas in various types of texts, such as textbooks, news articles, websites, and social media. Developing the ability to summarize information from multiple sources is essential. Practice organizing key points. It's also important to develop the ability to express information from charts, graphs, and other visuals in spoken or written form.
Listening
Reflects real-life listening contexts like lectures and announcements. Audio is shorter and information is more condensed.
Get used to different accents and speaking styles. Practice predicting topics and spotting key information. Practice taking notes on keywords while listening. Compare the notes to the question to find the correct answer. In adaptive tests, early answers affect the difficulty that follows. Stay focused from the beginning.
Writing
Includes real-world tasks like emails, forum replies, and academic responses.
It’s important to understand the structure and style used in each genre. Clear and logical writing within a time limit requires regular practice. Practicing the structure of topic sentence, support, and summary helps you write faster and more clearly.
Speaking
New interview-style speaking task added to assess real-time communication.
Fluency and logical flow matter just as much as speed. Evaluation criteria include not only grammatical accuracy and lexical range, but also situational appropriateness and coherence of structure. Practicing 30-second topic-based responses will enhance both response time and expressive ability.
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