Big TOEFL Changes: What’s New?

Adaptive
Difficulty

In Reading and Listening, second half of the test is adjusted based on your performance.

New 6-Point
Scoring Scale

CEFR-aligned scoring (out of 6) makes it easier to compare with other English tests.

New Tasks
in All Sections

New tasks added and some updated, with Speaking fully redesigned.

Key Features at a Glance

Adaptive Testing Introduced

Reading and Listening adjust in difficulty based on your responses

Scoring System, Shorter Test Duration

New 6-point evaluation and finish the test faster — now just 85 minutes

More Practical Content

Tasks based on real-life situations like emails, social media, announcements

Latest

Headsets

All test centers equipped with upgraded headsets

Faster

Scores

Get results within 72 hours for quicker application prep

Simplified Registration

Easy online booking for both test centers and Home Edition

So, how should you prepare?

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1

Adaptive Difficulty

Everyone begins with the same level in Module 1; the Module 2 is adjusted based on your answers.

2

New Task: Complete the Words

Check the context and fill in the blanks with the correct letters.

1

Adaptive Difficulty

Just like Reading, the difficulty level adjusts in Module 2 according to your responses.

2

More Practical Topics

Includes more real-life scenarios like 1:1 real-life exchanges, daily talking and announcements.

1

New Task: Listen and Repeat

Hear seven sentences set in orientation scenarios and repeat them exactly.

2

New Task: Take an Interview

Answer four questions in a natural, interview-style dialogue.

1

New Task: Build a Sentence

Rearrange words or phrases to form a grammatically correct sentence.

2

New Task: Write an Email

Write a practical email response within 7 minutes.

Practice in a Real-Test Environment
with ETS Updates

Prepare for the January 21, 2026
TOEFL Update!

Practice adaptive modules

under real-test conditions

Get more exposure

to practical content in all sections

Train for the

Speaking interview tasks

Practice

Email writing

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Big TOEFL Changes: What's New?

Adaptive Difficulty

In Reading and Listening, second half of the test is adjusted based on your performance.

New 6-Point Scoring Scale

CEFR-aligned scoring (out of 6) makes it easier to compare with other English tests.

New Tasks in All Sections

New tasks added and some updated, with Speaking fully redesigned.

Key Features at a Glance

Adaptive Testing Introduced

RC and LC adjust in difficulty based on your responses

Scoring System,

Test Duration

New 6-point evaluation and finish the test faster - now just 85 minutes

More Practical Content

tasks based on real-life situations like emails, social, announcements

Latest

Headsets

All test centers equipped with upgraded headsets

Faster Scores

Get results within 72 hours for quicker application prep

Simplified Registration

Easy online booking for both test centers and Home Edition

Key Features at a Glance

Adaptive Testing Introduced

RC and LC adjust in difficulty based on your responses

Scoring System,

Test Duration

New 6-point evaluation and finish the test faster - now just 85 minutes

More Practical Content

tasks based on real-life situations like emails, social, announcements

Latest

Headsets

All test centers equipped with upgraded headsets

Faster Scores

Get results within 72 hours for quicker application prep

Simplified Registration

Easy online booking for both test centers and Home Edition

So, how should you prepare?

Conquer the 2026 TOEFL changes
with TestGlider

Reading Updates

ETS materials

Adaptive Difficulty

Everyone begins with the same level in Module 1; the difficulty of Module 2 is adjusted based on your answers.

New Task: Complete the Words

Check the context and fill in the blanks with the correct letters.

Listening Updates

ETS materials

Adaptive Difficulty

Just like Reading, the difficulty level adjusts in Module 2 according to your responses.

More Practical Topics

Includes more real-life scenarios like 1:1 real-life exchanges, daily conversations and announcements.

Speaking Updates

ETS materials

New Task: Listen and Repeat

Hear seven sentences set in orientation scenarios and repeat them exactly.

New Task: Take an Interview

Answer four questions in a natural, interview-style dialogue.

Writing Updates

ETS materials

New Task: Build a Sentence

Rearrange words or phrases to form a grammatically correct sentence.

New Task: Write an Email

Write a practical email response within 7 minutes.

Practice in a Real-Test
Environment with ETS Updates

Practice in a Real-Test
Environment with ETS Updates

Prepare for the January 21, 2026

TOEFL Update!

Practice adaptive modules
under real-test conditions

Get more exposure
to practical content in all sections

Train for
the Speaking interview tasks

Practice Email writing

Learn About Membership

Last Chance This Year!

big changes?

Want to finish TOEFL before the

TOEFL Changes Coming January 2026! The new 2026 mock tests

The new 2026 mock tests