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TOEFL iBT is an English proficiency test run by ETS and used by universities, employers and immigration programs. It measures four skills, reading, listening, speaking and writing, through a mix of academic and everyday English, and ETS has revised the format more than once in recent years. You can take it at a test center or, in many places, at home. Learnr is not affiliated with ETS; it builds a course on the English skills underneath the test, from academic vocabulary and grammar to note-taking and well-organized spoken answers.

How to learn TOEFL, step by step

Check the current format on the official site. TOEFL tasks have changed in recent years, so start with the official ETS TOEFL page and its sample questions. Build your plan around the tasks that exist now, not the ones shown in older books.
Grow academic vocabulary in context. Read articles on science, history and social topics, and record words together with their collocations, such as "conduct research" or "draw a conclusion." Knowing how words combine matters for speaking and writing, not only reading.
Practice listening with notes. Listen to lectures, podcasts and campus-style conversations, and jot short notes on the main idea, the examples and the speaker's attitude. Check your notes right away against a transcript to see what you missed.
Speak against a timer and record yourself. Answer prompts within a short time limit using a simple frame: answer, reason, example. Replay the recording to catch filler words, dropped endings like -s and -ed, and long pauses.
Write with a clear structure. Practice responses that state a position, support it with specific examples and engage with other views. Proofread for articles, verb tense and subject-verb agreement, three areas where English learners commonly slip.
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What you'll learn

Read academic and everyday texts for main ideas and details
Follow lectures and conversations and take useful notes
Give clear, organized spoken responses within a time limit
Write structured responses with accurate grammar
Expand academic vocabulary and natural word combinations

What's inside your TOEFL course

A sample path Learnr builds for TOEFL. Your real course adapts to your goal and level.

1. How the current TOEFL iBT is structured
2. Reading strategies and academic vocabulary
3. Listening and note-taking
4. Speaking: structure, fluency and pronunciation
5. Writing: clear structure and accurate grammar
6. Practice tests and test-day setup

How long does it take to learn TOEFL?

If your English is already close to the level your program requires, 4 to 8 weeks of focused practice with the format may be enough. Raising your actual proficiency takes much longer, often many months, and depends on daily exposure.

What you need before you start

An intermediate level of English. The TOEFL tests proficiency rather than a fixed syllabus, so general reading, listening, speaking and writing ability comes first.

Common mistakes to avoid

Memorizing template answers for speaking and writing. Canned language sounds unnatural, so use structures flexibly and fill them with your own ideas.
Practicing with old materials that show retired task types. Use current official samples so your practice matches the real test.
Studying only test strategies while ignoring core English. Strategy helps at the margins, but vocabulary and grammar do the heavy lifting.

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Can I take the TOEFL at home?

In many locations, yes. ETS offers an at-home version with specific equipment and room requirements. Check the official ETS TOEFL website for current availability, rules and registration.

Should I take the TOEFL or IELTS?

Many universities accept both. TOEFL iBT is computer-based, while IELTS speaking is a live conversation with an examiner. Check which tests your target institutions or programs accept before choosing.

Is Learnr official TOEFL prep?

No. Learnr is not affiliated with ETS and makes no score claims. It helps you build the English skills the test measures.