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I teach TOEFL writing. This account is not affiliated with ETS, who own the TOEFL and all related trademarks.

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Michael Goodine
4 days
ETS is seeking to sell both the TOEFL and GRE tests. Their asking price is half a billion dollars. https://t.co/YyzcIVmyMk
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The testing industry has faced pressure since the pandemic, when many universities made exams optional.
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Michael Goodine
23 days
Here's my video about the new "take an interview" task on the 2026 TOEFL. https://t.co/z2RTCxDW5Q
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Michael Goodine
25 days
According to reports, ETS has been ordered to pay a penalty to a test taker for unclear identification requirements. https://t.co/MioF7Z7L9Q
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The Hyderabad consumer commission held ETS liable for denying a student entry to the TOEFL Home Edition over unclear ID rules.
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Michael Goodine
26 days
Suppose it doesn't really matter anymore, but I've been hearing about a lot of big changes from TOEFL speaking score reviews. Plus or minus two points seems common now.
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Michael Goodine
26 days
ETS has published three new practice tests (PDF only). Hard to find since they are buried in the part of the website for teachers. https://t.co/v3zpNIMHSK
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Michael Goodine
27 days
Here's a new video about the e-mail task on the 2026 TOEFL. https://t.co/9YaVC2G6XX
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Michael Goodine
28 days
Here's a new "Take an Interview" practice set for the new TOEFL. Normally I use AI to make the interviewer's voice, but this time I forgot... so both the interviewer and the interviewee have MY voice. https://t.co/QYtM7wbYSy
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Note that on the real test you won't be able to read the questions. You will only hear them. Basically, the interviewer will ask you four questions about the same topic. You'll have 45 seconds to...
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Michael Goodine
1 month
Here's my video about the new TOEFL writing section! https://t.co/rL6DaJYqAF
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Michael Goodine
1 month
The @nabp has posted new TOEFL score requirements! Here's what pharmacists will have to score on the new test: Reading: 4, Listening: 5, Writing: 4.5, Speaking: 5 Still no word on the results of the task force on whether TOEFL should remain mandatoryin the first place.
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Michael Goodine
1 month
Here's my video about TOEFL speaking question 2! Still useful for the next month! https://t.co/wVl1eukvig
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Michael Goodine
1 month
The website of the University of Manchester was updated with the following note: "TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken before January 21, 2026 must meet current 0-120 requirements; scores from after this date will be reviewed case-by-case using ETS equivalency tables."
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Michael Goodine
2 months
Here's an interview I did a few months ago about the state of the testing industry. https://t.co/YJbOAYC7Wk
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Michael Goodine
2 months
In case you missed it, here's my video about all the changes to the TOEFL reading section. https://t.co/JJPNvAedZx
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Michael Goodine
2 months
Here's my newest substack. It covers both the HOELT tender and the big IELTS screw-up. https://t.co/J4jtYH1uLN
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Michael Goodine
2 months
There is now an Amazon listing for an updated Official Guide to the TOEFL. It has a May 29 release date. Curiously, it is promising only TWO practice tests.
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