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Join the preparation course
On the course, we work through every TOEFL section, learn how to approach different task types, analyse mistakes and practise under conditions that closely reflect the real exam.
Our goal is not only to improve your English, but also to help you demonstrate your knowledge effectively in the TOEFL format.
TOEFL is an international English exam most commonly taken for admission to universities abroad and study in English.
It measures how confidently you can use English in an academic setting: reading texts, listening to lectures, understanding information and expressing your ideas in speech and writing.
TOEFL is widely accepted by universities and education programmes around the world. Always check the requirements of the specific institution or programme before registering.
Our preparation is for TOEFL iBT, the computer-based version of the exam.
You can take it:
At an authorised test centre
At home as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition with an online proctor.
In either case, you take the exam on a computer and are tested in Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
The exam takes around two hours. The exact timing and number of questions may vary slightly because the Reading and Listening sections adapt to the test taker’s level.
There is no scheduled break, so it is important to build your concentration and learn to manage your energy in advance.
You may take notes. At a test centre, paper and pencils are provided. For a home test, you may use a small whiteboard or a sheet inside a transparent sleeve with an erasable marker.
The format, timing and task types become clear and predictable.
Approximate length: 30 minutes.
This section assesses how well you understand written English in academic and everyday contexts.
You work with different text types, including short messages, information about university life and academic material. Tasks may include completing missing parts of words, working with short texts and reading academic passages.
During preparation, you learn to:
Identify the main idea quickly
Find specific information
Work out word meaning from context
Recognise logical links between ideas
Avoid spending too long on one question
Read without translating every word.
We also work on vocabulary separately, because Reading requires more than knowing isolated words: you need to understand how they function in context.
Approximate length: 29 minutes.
In this section, you listen to short conversations, announcements, academic talks and other material connected with study and campus life.
You need to understand facts, the speaker’s purpose and attitude, implied meaning and the logic of what you hear. Recordings may use several varieties of English, including North American, British, Australian and New Zealand accents.
In class, you learn to:
Listen and take useful notes at the same time
Notice key words
Distinguish main ideas from supporting detail
Understand the speaker’s intention and tone
Keep going when you hear an unfamiliar word
Maintain focus throughout a recording.
We analyse not only the correct answers but also why mistakes happen. This reveals what is holding you back: vocabulary, speed of speech, accent, lapses in attention or an ineffective strategy.
Approximate length: 23 minutes.
The Writing section asks you to express ideas clearly and accurately in English.
The updated TOEFL has three main writing task types:
Build a grammatically correct sentence from the words or parts provided
Write an email in an academic or social situation
State and support your opinion in an academic discussion.
You type every answer. No specialist subject knowledge is required: the focus is how clearly, logically and accurately you communicate your ideas.
During preparation, we work on how to:
Understand the task quickly
Stay on topic
Organise an answer logically
Use grammar accurately
Choose appropriate vocabulary
Write clearly rather than merely trying to sound complex
Check your work under time pressure.
You receive regular feedback on the structure, grammar, vocabulary and clarity of your responses.
Approximate length: 8 minutes.
In TOEFL, you do not speak to an examiner face to face. Your answers are recorded through a microphone.
The updated format has two main task types:
Listen and Repeat — hear a short phrase and repeat it accurately
Take an Interview — answer questions in a simulated interview about your studies, experience or views.
This section assesses how clearly you speak, whether you can maintain a natural pace, use vocabulary and grammar accurately, and formulate understandable answers.
In class, we:
Practise answers with limited preparation time
Work on pronunciation and intelligibility
Learn to answer without long pauses
Develop ideas instead of stopping after one sentence
Build grammar and vocabulary
Run mock Speaking sections.
You do not need a perfect accent. It matters far more that your answer is clear, logical and relevant to the task.
Since 21 January 2026, TOEFL has used a new score scale from 1 to 6 in half-point increments.
You receive a score for Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, plus an overall score calculated from the average of all four sections.
Until January 2028, score reports also include an approximate overall result on the previous 0–120 scale. This supports the transition while some universities continue to use the old system in their requirements.
TOEFL has no universal pass score. Each university sets its own requirement. Some consider only the overall result, while others also require a minimum in every section.
Check the exact requirements of your intended programme before you begin preparing.
Ideas, structure, arguments and editing become one clear process.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the test with valid identification that meets ETS requirements.
The name and date of birth in your account must match your identification exactly. If the details do not match or the document is not accepted, you may be refused entry without a refund.
Phones, watches and other electronic devices are not allowed in the test room. Food and drinks are also generally prohibited unless medical arrangements have been approved in advance.
The Home Edition requires a desktop or laptop computer, stable internet, a camera, microphone and speakers. Headphones are not permitted.
You must be alone in the room. Your desk must be clear of unrelated items, notes and study materials. The proctor may ask you to show the room and the area around your workstation.
You may not eat, drink, use your phone or leave the room during the test. Before registering, check that your computer and room meet ETS technical requirements.
Official scores generally appear in your ETS account three days after the test. You will see the expected publication date when the exam ends.
TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Plan your test date early enough for scores to arrive before application deadlines and, if needed, to leave time for a retake. ETS recommends choosing a date at least two to three months before your first application deadline.
Mistakes become clear, practical guidance for your next step.
We begin by establishing your current level, target score and the time remaining before the exam.
We also identify:
Where you plan to apply
What score you need
Which exam sections are your strongest
Where you lose the most points
How much time you can devote to independent study.
We then create a clear preparation plan.
In lessons, we first unpack the logic of a task, then train the required skill and only then work under timed conditions. You learn how to act in the real exam instead of memorising correct answers.
During preparation, you receive:
A detailed explanation of the TOEFL format
Practice with every task type
Reading and Listening strategies
Regular speaking practice
Feedback on written answers
Grammar and vocabulary development
Pronunciation practice
Mock tests
Practice under timed conditions
Detailed error analysis
Recommendations for independent study.
Knowing the TOEFL structure alone does not guarantee the score you need.
If your vocabulary is limited or you find it difficult to understand speech, build sentences or express ideas quickly, we develop your general English alongside exam technique.
You use new grammar and vocabulary immediately in spoken responses, emails, academic discussions and other TOEFL tasks.
Preparation becomes more than mechanical test practice and genuinely improves your English.
The course is right for you if you:
Plan to apply to a university abroad
Are applying to an international study programme
Do not know where to begin
Have taken TOEFL before but did not achieve the score you needed
Want to improve one particular paper
Feel anxious about Speaking or Writing
Want to prepare systematically and see your progress.
After the course, you will understand the TOEFL structure and know how to approach every task type.
You will manage time more effectively, find information faster, listen more attentively, write clearer answers and speak into the microphone with greater confidence.
We give you a structured system, regular practice, honest feedback and a clear plan towards the score you need.
We’ll find the right programme, teacher and lesson format for you.