TOEFL ZONE

The new Barron's TOEFL has been published today July 7, 2026. It is currently the only major publisher's TOEFL preparation book that has been fully updated to match the latest TOEFL iBT format. What's new in this edition: ✨ Fully revised to align with the latest TOEFL iBT® test updates ✨ Updated practice reflecting adaptive Reading and Listening sections ✨ Revised strategies for navigating multi-stage test sections ✨ Guidance on the new TOEFL score reporting and proficiency bands ✨ Modernized academic content aligned with current TOEFL tasks ✨ 10 full-length model tests in the new format I will share it with everyone as soon as I get a copy. Stay tuned! @toeflzone

Thank you so much Metages Mesfin. I took my TOEFL exam on July 1st and I truly couldn't have done it without your lessons, support and constant encouragement. Thank you for always believing in me especially during the moments when I doubted myself. That meant more to me than anything else. Your teaching and all the resources you shared made a huge difference in my preparation and I'm sincerely grateful for all the hard work you put into helping your students achieve their dream score. I have already recommended your Telegram group to many of my friends who are planning to take the TOEFL because I know it will help them just as much as it helped me. Thank you again for everything.

Sir I got my result sir reading 6 listening 6 writing 6 speaking 6 sir. I just wanted to tell you myself sir because you were part of this journey sir. I still remember the moments I struggled sir and how you kept pushing me to fix my weak areas sir. Sir I’m so grateful for your help and patience sir. This result feels like a big step for me sir and I couldn’t ignore your role in it sir. Thank you a lot sir.

To Ubaid, Yara and Sanjana, One of the most special things about your success is that each of you came from a different background, studied in different time zones and attended individual classes. In fact, you do not even know one another, yet your journeys share the same qualities; dedication, resilience and a genuine desire to improve. As your teacher, ( don't call me your teacher, just your friend) it has been a privilege to guide each of you personally and watch your progress unfold in your own unique way. Your achievements remind me that success is never about where you start but about the effort you invest every day. I am really really proud of all three of you. Congratulations on this well deserved TOEFL score and thank you for allowing me to be part of your TOEFL journey.

Hi Metages sir, Sorry for not updating you sooner. I just got my Toefl result 118/120. I wanted to thank you because your classes helped me far more than you probably realize. A lot of the strategies and habits that helped me on test day came directly from your guidance. Really appreciate everything. Thank you for being such a great teacher. 🙏🏻🎉

Hi Metages, please forward it when you have a chance. Thanks. I also want you to know that I always speak highly of you and your teaching since you are the main reason I got this score 110/120 ( 5.5 /6) I took my TOEFL exam on June 27, 2026, at a test center and I wanted to share my experience and some tips for future test takers. Although I am not a native English speaker, I was able to achieve a strong score by focusing on the right materials and strategies. For reading, I found the real exam very similar to the free ETS practice tests. The only question type that felt slightly more difficult was the build a sentence stuff. If you get stuck on one of these questions, don't panic. Skip it temporarily, complete the other questions in the module and come back later. That strategy saved me valuable time and allowed me to think more clearly when I returned to the difficult items. Listening was also very close to the ETS practice materials. Taking effective notes is essential. During conversations, I organized my notes by speaker so I could easily track who said what. For academic lecture, I focused on key ideas, names, and important details because TOEFL often asks questions about specific speakers and their contributions. Keeping notes simple and organized helped me stay focused throughout the section. For writing, the build a sentence task was quite manageable, though it still required attention to grammar and word order. The email writing task can be handled effectively with a clear structure and strong transition phrases. I tried to be as specific as possible and supported my points with realistic details and examples. For the academic fiscussion task, I followed a simple template that allowed me to organize my ideas quickly while responding directly to the discussion topic. One lesson I learned is to save at least a minute at the end for proofreading. Catching a few grammar or spelling mistakes can make a difference. Speaking became much easier after repeated practice. Using realistic TOEFL style questions helped me become comfortable with the timing and expectations. The visual prompts shown during some tasks also helped me stay focused and understand the context more clearly. Throughout my preparation, I used official ETS resources, practice materials and guidance from experienced TOEFL educators. However, one person who deserves special recognition is Metages Mesfin @Meti_2323. What makes him different is not simply the materials he shares, but the way he showed me to think about the test. Many instructors provide templates and resources but this teacher combines strategy, detailed feedback, motivation and practical test taking advice in a way that consistently helps me improve. Through TOEFL ZONE, he has created a supportive community where students learn not only how to answer questions but also how to develop confidence and independence as test takers. His dedication to helping students succeed and his willingness to share high quality resources freely make him stand out as one of the most influential and respected TOEFL mentors in the community. For what it's worth, I come from Jordan and currently call Massachusetts home.

Hi everyone! My name is Ubaid Niaz. I’m an international dentist living in the USA and I took the TOEFL on June 27. I needed to score 5 in each section and fortunately I ended up scoring 6 in all sections. I wanted to share how the test felt and what actually helped me along the way. For preparation, I mainly used TestGlider and the official ETS materials. I also worked with Metages Mesfin @Meti_2323 , and those sessions made a real difference. The feedback wasn’t general at all, it pointed out very specific issues in my speaking and writing that I wouldn’t have noticed myself. Reading Reading felt pretty smooth overall. The passages were manageable and the questions were mostly straightforward. Vocabulary didn’t feel like a major obstacle. The only part that slowed me down a bit was the fill in the blank type questions where you have to type missing letters carefully. It wasn’t difficult in theory, but it required attention and patience. The main challenge was staying focused from start to finish. Listening Listening was also quite comfortable. The audio was clear and felt very similar to what I had practiced before. My note taking strategy helped a lot, especially for academic lectures where you can easily lose track of details. Some questions still required close attention but overall it felt very manageable. Writing Writing took the most effort in my preparation. The main challenge wasn’t ideas, it was building clear and natural sentences quickly under time pressure. I could often think of what I wanted to say, but turning that into smooth sentences without sounding awkward took practice. For the email task, I kept things simple and direct. I made sure I answered every part of the prompt clearly, greeting, purpose, and each required point in short, organized paragraphs. I also mentally checked that I didn’t miss any instruction, because that’s where most people lose easy points. For the academic discussion task, I treated it like a short conversation rather than a formal essay. I picked a clear opinion quickly and supported it with one or two simple reasons. I didn’t try to over explain or write long sentences. Clarity and structure mattered more than complexity here. Feedback from Metages Mesfin helped me a lot here, especially in fixing repeated sentence patterns and overly long phrasing. Once I started writing shorter, cleaner sentences, everything became easier under time pressure. Speaking Speaking was the section I was most nervous about. The biggest challenge is organizing ideas quickly while still sounding natural. What helped me was practicing enough that I had a simple structure ready in my mind, so I wasn’t starting from zero during the test. During the exam, I just focused on staying calm and speaking clearly, even if I wasn’t perfect. That mindset helped more than trying to force complicated answers. Overall, it wasn’t about memorizing templates or using complicated language. It was more about getting comfortable with the format, practicing consistently and getting honest feedback on weak areas. Once that clicked, the test started to feel much more manageable.

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For the newbie of the TOEFL and if you are preparing for the test, here are a few starting points. Official ETS Stuff You should probably start your journey by exploring free stuff from ETS. Practice Tests and Guides 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 end of September. It won't be free, but maybe you can get a copy at your local library. Writing Stuff This unofficial Guide to the Write an Email Task includes sample questions, answers and tips. You can also read this guide to the Write for an Academic Discussion task. And this guide to the [Build a Sentence task] (https://www.toeflresources.com/toefl-build-a-sentence-guide-samples-strategies/) Video: Updated TOEFL Writing Templates Speaking Stuff Sample Speaking Questions and Answers Guide to the Listen and Repeat Task Guide to the Take an Interview Task Video: Updated Speaking Templates /r/Judgemyaccent 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 TOEFL Resources TSTPrep Best of luck! @toeflzone

For the newbie of the TOEFL and if you are preparing for the test, here are a few starting points. Official ETS Stuff You should probably start your journey by exploring free stuff from ETS. Practice Tests and Guides 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 end of September. It won't be free, but maybe you can get a copy at your local library. Writing Stuff This unofficial Guide to the Write an Email Task includes sample questions, answers and tips. You can also read this guide to the Write for an Academic Discussion task. And this guide to the [Build a Sentence task] (https://www.toeflresources.com/toefl-build-a-sentence-guide-samples-strategies/) Video: Updated TOEFL Writing Templates Speaking Stuff Sample Speaking Questions and Answers Guide to the Listen and Repeat Task Guide to the Take an Interview Task Video: Updated Speaking Templates /r/Judgemyaccent 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 TOEFL Resources TSTPrep Best of luck! @toeflzone