TOEFL Articles

IELTS, TOEFL and GRE Requirements for Japanese Universities
Yes. Japanese universities accept IELTS and TOEFL for their English-taught degrees. On the official pages we read on 3 November 2026, the stated minimums…

TOEFL vs TOEIC: Which Test Do You Need?
TOEFL and TOEIC are both English tests from ETS, but they answer different questions. The TOEFL iBT shows whether your English is ready for…

TOEFL Grammar: The 10 Rules That Cost Points in the 2026 Test
TOEFL grammar is not a separate section, but it is scored almost everywhere. In the 2026 TOEFL iBT, ten Build a Sentence items test…

IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo Score Validity: How Long Each Lasts
IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test scores are each valid for two years from your test date. What changes from test…

TOEFL Note-Taking: A System for Listening and Speaking (2026 Format)
You can take notes throughout the TOEFL iBT, but since the January 2026 update, only part of the test gives you a reason to.…

Is the TOEFL Hard? Section by Section, for the 2026 Test
The TOEFL has no pass mark, so how hard it is depends on the score you need. ETS says plainly that there are no…

TOEFL Results 2026: When They Come Out, How to Check Them and the New 1-6 Scores
TOEFL iBT results reach your ETS account 3 days after your test, and ETS emails you when they are ready. Since 21 January 2026…

TOEFL Junior: What It Is, Who Takes It and How It Is Scored
TOEFL Junior is a family of English tests from ETS for students aged 11 and over, mostly in middle school and the first years…

How to Send TOEFL iBT Scores to Universities: Complete Guide
Universities rely on official score reports directly from ETS to maintain the integrity and fairness of the admissions process. If you’re wondering how to…

Complete TOEFL Guide: Proven Techniques for Higher Scores
Introduction According to ETS, the TOEFL test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. That single statement captures why…