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TOEFL practice · August 2026

Free TOEFL iBT Practice Test Online (2026), with Answers

A full-length TOEFL test you can take now — all four sections, model answers, no sign-up.

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TOEFL writing · August 2026

TOEFL Writing for an Academic Discussion: Template + Sample

A proven template and a high-scoring sample for the new TOEFL writing task.

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IELTS writing · August 2026

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: How to Describe Any Graph

A Band 8 structure and the exact overview and comparison language examiners reward.

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Choosing your test · July 2026

TOEFL vs IELTS: Which Is Easier for You?

Format, scoring, speaking style and difficulty compared, so you can pick.

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TOEFL speaking · July 2026

TOEFL Speaking: Templates for All 4 Tasks

Ready-to-use templates for the independent and integrated speaking tasks.

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MET · July 2026

What Is the MET (Michigan English Test)?

Format, the four sections, CEFR scoring, who accepts it, and how to prepare.

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MET speaking · July 2026

MET Speaking: How to Prepare, with Sample Answers

Task types, how it's rated, and sample answers for every speaking task.

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IELTS writing · July 2026

IELTS Writing Task 2: A Structure That Scores Band 7+

A reusable four-paragraph template and the exact sentences examiners reward.

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PTE speaking · July 2026

PTE Repeat Sentence: 7 Tips to Score High

How the task is marked, memory techniques, and the mistakes that cost points.

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IELTS speaking · July 2026

IELTS Speaking Part 2: How to Answer Any Cue Card

Use the 1-minute prep and a simple structure to talk smoothly for 2 minutes.

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Choosing your test · July 2026

IELTS vs PTE Academic: Which Should You Take?

Scoring, format, difficulty, cost and results speed — compared.

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IELTS strategy · July 2026

How to Get IELTS Band 7: 9 Tips That Actually Work

Nine specific, fixable habits that move you from 6.5 to band 7.

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PTE speaking · July 2026

PTE Describe Image: A Template That Works

A repeatable template and sample answer for the 40-second task.

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PTE strategy · July 2026

How to Score 79+ in PTE Academic: Complete 2026 Guide

The full playbook for the 79 (superior) score, task by task.

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