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2026 format · Updated October 2026

TOEFL Writing Practice Tests

Free TOEFL writing practice in the 2026 format: Build a Sentence with instant scores, email and academic discussion. No sign-up for Test 1 practice.

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TOEFL iBT Practice Test 1

Writing
Questions
12 questions / tasks
Time
23 minutes

Hiking club email, Free public transportation vs. better service

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TOEFL iBT Practice Test 2

Writing
Questions
12 questions / tasks
Time
23 minutes

Damaged library book email, Courses outside your major

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TOEFL iBT Practice Test 3

Writing
Questions
12 questions / tasks
Time
23 minutes

Broken heater email, Part-time jobs for students

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Writing task types

What each task asks you to do, and how to approach it.

Build a Sentence

Arrange the supplied chunks into a grammatical sentence that fits the context. Read the other speaker’s line first, then look for the structure needed to answer it. Pay attention to subject and verb relationships, question order and clauses that belong together. You can select or drag chunks and undo a choice before moving on. This objective task is checked against the expected sentence when you request scoring. Review mistakes for recurring grammar patterns, then practice those patterns in your own sentences so you can recognize the structure without depending on a familiar example.

Write an Email

Compose a practical email that addresses the situation and all requested points. Decide who you are writing to, why the message is needed and what response or action you want. A clear opening and logically ordered details help the reader understand your purpose. The practice editor includes a word count and avoids spelling assistance so the task stays focused on your own language skills. AI evaluation considers task fulfillment and language use, with feedback available through a verified account. The full free test includes its writing evaluations; separate writing practice follows the account’s daily allowance.

Write for an Academic Discussion

Read the discussion prompt and the other contributions, then write a relevant response that advances the conversation. State your position clearly and support it with a reason or example. You do not need to repeat everything the other contributors have said; connect your idea to the question and make your reasoning easy to follow. The timer and word count help you practice planning, drafting and checking a short response. AI feedback identifies strengths and areas for improvement, but the estimated task score is a study aid and cannot guarantee the result of an official test.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Test 1 and its four section practices are free to start without an account. Tests 2 and 3 are previewable; Sprint, Monthly and Prep Pass unlock all full-length tests and section practices.

How is speaking scored?

Listen and Repeat receives word and pronunciation feedback. Interview responses are evaluated for relevance, fluency, pronunciation and language use. Listen and Repeat uses live sentence scoring. Interview recordings upload immediately and score in the background after section submission; interviews may take 30–60 seconds. Failed scores can be retried without credits. Read our speaking scoring rules.

How close is it to the real test?

These original practice questions follow the 2026 task types and timed section structure. Reading and Listening use a practice routing rule for a second module. This is an independent simulation, not an official ETS test or its calibrated adaptive algorithm.

What is the new 1–6 band?

The report shows estimated section and overall bands on a 1–6 scale in half-band steps, alongside a 0–30 section and 0–120 total comparison. These estimates cannot replace an official TOEFL score.

How long should I allow?

Set aside about two hours for the full practice, including setup, instructions and transitions. Section timers follow the configured test. You can also choose one section for a shorter session.

Do I need to sign up for Test 1?

No sign-up is required to start Test 1 or view its score summary. A verified account unlocks detailed feedback and lets you keep a practice history.

What equipment do I need?

Use a current browser with speakers or headphones and a microphone. Run the system check before starting. Recordings are uploaded for scoring; use the same browser to resume an anonymous attempt.

When will I see my scores?

Reading, Listening and sentence-building are checked when you request section scoring. Writing is evaluated by AI. Listen and Repeat scores return after each recording. Interview scores arrive asynchronously, and the report refreshes until submitted responses finish. The overall band appears after all four sections are scored.