TOEFL band scores explained: converting 1–6 to 0–120, CEFR, and IELTS
What the new TOEFL 1–6 band means, how it maps to CEFR levels and the legacy 0–120 scale, and how to translate an IELTS target — with a free converter.
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Guides, comparisons, and study notes for the redesigned 2026 TOEFL iBT — written to help you prepare for the new format.
Scoring Study plan A 30-day study plan for the 2026 TOEFL
A realistic four-week plan for the redesigned TOEFL: baseline week, weak-type drilling, exam-condition practice, and a taper — built around 45–60 minutes a day.
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Comparison TOEFL vs IELTS vs Duolingo English Test in 2026: how to choose
An honest comparison for 2026: format, scoring, and prep implications of the redesigned TOEFL, IELTS, and the Duolingo English Test — and how to decide which to book.
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Strategy Seven mistakes people make on the new TOEFL task types
The most common ways test takers lose points on the 2026 TOEFL — from replaying audio in practice to ignoring the word count — and how to train each one away.
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Format The 2026 TOEFL format in five minutes
A fast orientation to the redesigned TOEFL iBT: four sections, 12 task types, a 1–6 band score, and section-level adaptivity — everything that changed, in plain language.
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Comparison Old vs new TOEFL: what actually changed
A side-by-side of the pre-2026 TOEFL and the redesigned test: length, adaptivity, task types, and the move from a 0–120 total to a 1–6 band — plus how to read your old score on the new scale.
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