# Tips & strategy for the 2026 TOEFL Latest articles and advice for conquering the redesigned exam. - [TOEFL Score Conversion Chart: 1–6 Band to 0–120](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-score-conversion-chart) How the new band scale maps to the old score and to CEFR levels. - [What Is a Good TOEFL Score in 2026?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/good-toefl-score-2026) What counts as a good score, broken down by university tier. - [TOEFL Band Scores Explained](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-band-scores-explained) What each level from 1.0 to 6.0 actually means, mapped to CEFR. - [TOEFL Score Requirements for Universities](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-university-requirements-2026) How to find your target school's real requirement on the new scale. - [TOEFL to IELTS Score Conversion Chart](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-to-ielts-conversion) Convert your TOEFL result to its approximate IELTS equivalent. - [TOEFL CEFR Levels: Which One Do You Need?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-cefr-levels) A quick lookup for what CEFR level universities and employers ask for. - [Is a TOEFL Band 4.0 or 4.5 Good?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/is-my-toefl-band-good) A direct answer for the two most commonly asked bands. - [20 TOEFL Complete the Words Examples (With Answers)](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/complete-the-words-examples) Worked examples with the reasoning behind each answer, for the 2026 Reading task. - [TOEFL Build a Sentence Practice (With Answers)](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/build-a-sentence-practice) 10 worked examples for the objective, auto-scored Writing task. - [TOEFL Listen and Repeat: Practice Sentences & Tips](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/listen-and-repeat-tips) What the newest Speaking task tests, how it's scored, and sentences to drill. - [TOEFL Interview Speaking: Sample Questions & Answers](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-interview-sample-answers) Band 5–6 model answers for the Interview task, with the scoring logic behind each one. - [TOEFL Email Writing: Sample Template & Example](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-email-writing-template) A reusable structure plus two full sample emails, formal and semi-formal. - [TOEFL Academic Discussion: Sample Answers (Band 5–6)](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/academic-discussion-sample-answers) Two full model responses, with a breakdown of why each one scores well. - [TOEFL vs IELTS 2026: Which Should You Take?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-vs-ielts-2026) Format, cost, and who each test suits better — a practical comparison. - [TOEFL vs Duolingo English Test 2026](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-vs-duolingo-2026) Cost, speed, and acceptance — the real tradeoffs between the two. - [TOEFL vs PTE Academic 2026](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-vs-pte-2026) Cost, duration, and results speed, compared directly. - [Old TOEFL vs New TOEFL: What Changed?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/old-vs-new-toefl) A side-by-side of the pre-2026 exam and the redesigned format. - [TOEFL Study Plan: 30 Days to Exam Day](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-study-plan-30-days) A week-by-week structure for the 2026 format. - [TOEFL Study Plan: 2 Weeks to Exam Day](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-study-plan-2-weeks) A compressed, focused plan for when a month isn't an option. - [How Long Does TOEFL Prep Actually Take?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/how-long-to-prepare-toefl) It depends on your gap, not a fixed number of weeks. - [How to Go From TOEFL Band 4 to Band 5](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-band-4-to-5) The single most common jump test-takers need to make. - [TOEFL Reading Tips for the 2026 Format](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-reading-tips-2026) Tips for all three Reading task types in the redesigned exam. - [TOEFL Listening Tips for the 2026 Format](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-listening-tips-2026) Tips for all four Listening task types in the redesigned exam. - [How Is the New TOEFL Scored?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/how-toefl-2026-is-scored) From your raw answers to your final band, explained step by step. - [TOEFL Home Edition 2026](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-home-edition-2026) Yes, you can take the TOEFL at home — here's exactly how it works. - [How Much Does the TOEFL Cost in 2026?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-cost-2026) Registration fees, extra costs, and how to avoid paying for an unneeded retake. - [How the Adaptive TOEFL Works](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-adaptive-explained) What "adaptive" actually means for Reading and Listening. - [TOEFL Retake Policy: How Often Can You Retest?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/toefl-retake-policy) The waiting period, MyBest Scores, and whether a retake is worth it. - [Understanding the 2026 Format Changes](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/toefl-2026-review) A deep dive into the new 1–6 band scoring and the retired question types. - [Is the New TOEFL Actually Easier?](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/is-toefl-2026-easier) We break down why a shorter test doesn't necessarily mean a higher score. - [The 7-Day TOEFL Crash Course](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/toefl-in-7-days) How to maximize your score when you only have one week left to prepare. - [Why You Need AI to Pass the Speaking Section](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/best-ai-toefl-tools) How modern AI models provide better feedback than traditional tutors. - [Best TOEFL Prep Apps for 2026](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/best-toefl-prep-apps-2026) An honest ranking — TOEFL Exam Prep, Magoosh, TestGlider, BestMyTest, and PrepEx. - [Magoosh Alternatives for the 2026 TOEFL](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/magoosh-alternatives) Where Magoosh genuinely wins, and how we're built differently. - [TestGlider Alternatives for the 2026 TOEFL](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/testglider-alternatives) Mock-test volume vs focused, per-task-type drilling. - [BestMyTest Alternatives for the 2026 TOEFL](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/bestmytest-alternatives) A score guarantee and human grading vs instant AI feedback. - [PrepEx Alternatives for the 2026 TOEFL](https://toefl-exam-prep.com/blog/prepex-alternatives) Daily multi-exam drills vs a TOEFL-only, unlimited-grading tool.