
TOEFL iBT 2026 Changes: New Format, Tasks and Scoring
What changed in the TOEFL iBT on 21 January 2026: the new section order, adaptive Reading and Listening, new task types, shorter test time and the 1–6 scale.
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What changed in the TOEFL iBT on 21 January 2026: the new section order, adaptive Reading and Listening, new task types, shorter test time and the 1–6 scale.
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CELPIP-General or IELTS General Training for Canadian PR? Compare format, speaking style, accents, scoring and CLB conversion to choose the test that suits you.
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How to handle PTE Core Write Email in 9 minutes: reading the scenario, choosing a tone, a simple structure, word count guidance and phrases for each register.
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A realistic six-week IELTS General Training study plan with weekly goals, daily tasks and mock test checkpoints, built around your weakest skill and target.
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PTE Academic and PTE Core share a 10–90 scale but differ in purpose, content and tasks. Compare them side by side and find out which one your goal requires.
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A step-by-step method for the OET Writing sub-test: reading the case notes, choosing what to include, structuring the letter and meeting all six criteria.
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How to describe graphs, tables, processes and maps in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: a four-paragraph structure, the overview, key language and common errors.
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How PTE Core scores convert to CLB levels for Canadian immigration, skill by skill, with the full conversion table and tips for reaching CLB 7, 8 or 9.
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The updated TOEFL iBT Writing section has three tasks: Build a Sentence, Write an Email and Academic Discussion. Here is how each works and how to prepare.
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A practical guide to the IELTS General Training letter: formal, semi-formal and informal tone, a simple structure, useful phrases and mistakes that cost bands.
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