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A Big List of Magoosh’s Free TOEFL eBooks and PDFs

Preparing for standardized tests can be expensive. Not only do you have to spend money on study materials, but you also have to pay to take the actual exam (which can cost you a couple of hundred dollars, depending on where you live). Materials like—oh, say, free TOEFL eBooks and free TOEFL PDFs—are few and far between. Especially good ones!

That’s why, over the years, we’ve created a lot of free TOEFL ebooks to help you prep. Here’s a list of all of some of our most popular ebooks and PDFs. These have all been used by thousands of TOEFL test-takers to great success over the years. And best of all, they are completely free!

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To help you get an accurate score assessment and practice under test-like conditions, we’ve created this free, full-length TOEFL practice test . This is a great way to start your TOEFL prep by getting a baseline score and find out the areas you most need to improve on. You can also use this practice test to drill on individual sections of the exam. This is great if you are more concerned with finding out how you are performing on, say, the Reading section than on the full test.

Free Trial of Magoosh TOEFL Online Prep

This isn’t a PDF or an eBook, but it IS free, and it will definitely help you prepare for the TOEFL. Sign up for a free trial of our premium prep to watch 19 of our best lesson videos and do 20 of our best in class practice questions (with explanations!).

TOEFL Practice PDF

In this 75-page PDF, you’ll find practice questions for every section of the exam, as well as detailed explanations for each question, and writing and speaking sample responses. Use this after you’ve taken the free TOEFL Practice Test. You can start practicing here

TOEFL Writing Tips Ebook

This 40-page eBook contains our 16 best tips for the writing section. Get it here.

TOEFL Writing Ebook

If you need even more help with your essays, this book is for you. More than just tips, it covers everything you need to know about TOEFL Writing. Important Note: this ebook has not been updated to reflect the new, short TOEFL. We still believe it’s a valuable resource to TOEFL test-takers struggling with the writing section, but make sure you review the new TOEFL format first. Start improving your essays here.

Magoosh’s Free TOEFL Flashcard App

Study the 200 most important vocabulary words for the TOEFL all for free. Study on the go on iOS, Android, or study from your desk on the web!

TOEFL Vocabulary Book Have you been searching for a list of TOEFL vocabulary words, in one easy-to-use PDF? Well, look no further. ? Introducing our latest resource, the Magoosh TOEFL Vocabulary PDF, including 200 of the most important words from our free TOEFL vocabulary flashcards. TOEFL Vocabulary Comics Ebook

We’ll admit it, sometimes studying is boring. In this eBook, we teach you vocabulary that you need to know for the exam, but with pictures and entertaining comics! You can download or view it here .

English Idioms for the TOEFL

If you’re comfortable with the basics of the exam, have a firm grasp on English, and want to boost your speaking score, this book is for you! In it, you’ll learn idioms and usage with example sentences and comics to illustrate each idiom.

One Month Study Schedule (with video!)

We’re SO excited to introduce this resource to you! You’ll notice right away that it’s neither an eBook nor a PDF—it’s a video (on purpose). But we just had to include it here, because it gives you really useful tips for creating your TOEFL study plan. Whether you’re a month or a year away from your test date, this video will help you push your score even higher.

In fact, we love this so much, we’re going to give you a sneak peek, right here:

For our full post on how to make the most of this schedule, check out our advice here!

Free TOEFL ebooks can be a lifesaver when the costs of studying for the TOEFL add up. Check out one or all of the resources above to help jump start your journey to a top-tier TOEFL score. Need more help? Consider a Magoosh Premium Plan today to access tried and true TOEFL prep that’s helped thousands of students achieve their target scores.

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23 responses to “A Big List of Magoosh’s Free TOEFL eBooks and PDFs”

Great resources! Thank you Magoosh team.

I’m giving the TOEFL exam in August and facing problems with Speaking(fumble alot) and Writing(fall short of ideas and vocab) Sections. Need to improve alot in these. Can you please recommend some good books or other resources that can be helpful to me in addition to the practise tests at magoosh ? Thankyou !

Speaking and Writing are the most challenging TOEFL skills for many test-takers. When it comes to TOEFL Speaking, it’s best to learn by example. Do what you can to find sample responses to TOEFL Speaking prompts. There are some good example responses on YouTube, such as this one from English Simple TV and this video from Magoosh’s very own Lucas Fink. But you’ll need to choose videos like that carefully– a lot of TOEFL sample responses you’ll find online aren’t so great– either they’re poorly executed or they’re not very authentic to the exam. So you need to be a cautious critic, imitating the kinds of answers that will work for you on test day.

If you’re not sure how to do that, another great place to listen to and imitate speech is TED.com. This website’s famous TED Talks include some fine examples of academic-style speaking. And they also include plenty of instances of people with foreign accents speaking in English –and speaking well! This gives you plenty of good speech to emulate.

As for Writing, TOEFL Writing is a lot like undergraduate-level academic writing. You can get a lot of good tips for this kind of writing form the English Department or Writing Center websites of American universities. Here’s a good custom Google search to get you started.

Don’t forget to also check out sample student Speaking and Writing responses with commentary from the TOEFL’s official YouTube channel and other official exam materials such as The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test .

Your.resources are so encouraging… Thank you.

I want to Phd in US, but i have B.tech Instrumentation degree. To apply for Phd should i do Master in India or can i go for Phd after my UG directly.

Many PhD programs in the US do not require a Master’s as a prerequisite. It’s definitely possible to go straight form your bachelor’s degree to a PhD program in the American system. Look around, and you should be able to find a degree that suits you.

Hi i want to start for toefl by vocabulary please suggest me just one best book to ! the best one thanks!

If you pick just one book among the eBooks we’ve listed in this post, you’ll want to go with our vocabulary PDF . If you’re talking about print books, then I’d recommend the Collins TOEFL vocabulary book .

Hi my name is Aygul. i have problems with essay writing can you give me advices and recommend books. what i have to do to kearn toefl and other essays. thank you!

It’s very difficult to improve your TOEFL essays just through self-study and books. So I’d actually recommend getting feedback on your essays form other people, either by hiring a TOEFL tutor or by getting free feedback from the members of a TOEFL forum .

As for books, I recommend The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test and Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL . Both of these books ahve great skills-building activities for TOEFL Writing.

Some of the official TOEFL books from ETS are a fantastic resource as well. The Official Guide and Official TOEFL iBT Practice Tests Volume 2 both include scored example TOEFL essays, with commentary from the scorers.

Both these books “have” not “ahve”. Otherwise, good info.

Thanks for pointing out that typo! 😀

Hello! I passed exam three times and every time my reading and listening score is too low. What can I do? Actually, speaking and writing are excellent. Please help me asap. My next exam is in a month. What would you recommend to do?

Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with your TOEFL Reading/TOEFL Listening scores. That can be frustrating. Often when you’re struggling in the first two sections of the TOEFL, your problems will be related to test strategy rather than English skill. By this, I mean that you may need to simply get a better understanding of the question types in these sections. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you know the TOEFL Reading question types and the TOEFL Listening question types . Also work on strategies that can help you eliminate incorrect multiple choice answers.

i want to study toefl but i don’t know how to star? any advice .

I’d say the very best place to start is with a practice exam. There are a number of free practice TOEFL tests on the web. The one I recommend the most is TOEFL Quick Prep — that’s two full free practice tests anyway. Quick Prep is great, because it’s made by ETS, the same company that makes the real TOEFL. In fact, all Quick Prep sections and questions are taken from past real TOEFL exams.

Once you’ve taken a full practice test, look at the answer key, and think about how you felt during TOEFL Speaking and Writing. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Then start your TOEFL prep with those weaknesses in mind. Also begin your prep with your strengths in mind. After the test, you can start building on your strengths while also working in your weaknesses.

Hello Magoosh team

I have taken TOEFL exam, and unfortunately, I could not get a good score. In listening part, I have to say that sometimes I miss the lecture or conversation. I do not know what can I do for fixing this part. And I have another problem in this part. sometimes I have got the concept of the lecture but, I choose the wrong answer. I don’t know why. I have been taking lots of TPO test, but my score did not cheng. I could not detect my problem.

Moreover, in speaking part, It is really hard for me to talk fluently in English. I have the proper variety of vocabularies, and I know the English structure but, during I am speaking, I made lots of mistakes, grammatically. Another fact is that when I am talking in English my brain frozen up abruptly.

Please help me to fix these faults Regards

I’m so sorry to hear that you are not happy with your TOEFL score! I know it’s frustrating to prepare and work hard without achieving your goal. I highly recommend that you explore our blog for listening and speaking strategies that can help you to master the test. The TOEFL is not just about understanding English–it’s about how you take tests and use strategies to answer questions correctly! Make sure that you understand the strategies for answering each question inside and out !

It also sounds like you need more practice with both listening and speaking, so why not practice both at the same time? The more you practice, the more confident you will be, and the less you will freeze up or forget how to answer. This blog post has some great resources to use for listening or reading practice that’s similar to TOEFL material.

After listening to a presentation in English or reading an article from an English news site, summarize it out loud or in your head. Try to speak (out loud or in your head) for a full minute about what you read or heard. Summarizing is an incredibly important skill for the TOEFL. If you are speaking out loud, record what you say, then listen to it and try it again with even better pronunciation and with more details the second time. Try to mimic the pronunciation of the speaker, if you are summarizing a presentation. It may sound strange or awkward, or like you are mocking/insulting the native accent, but that’s okay! What feels natural to you will not be correct pronunciation, unless you have years of experience surrounded by native speakers. You have to sound strange and unnatural to change your accent. Try constantly to sound like the native speakers you hear.

And you can go beyond just summarizing! When reading or listening to a presentation, pause often to give your reaction and opinion on the material. Act like you are having a conversation with the author or speaker, although you are not really talking to them.

Here are some more tips from our TOEFL blog: How to practice TOEFL speaking TOEFL speaking practice

You are cool guys! Thank you for supporting me with your prep material.

And thanks for your kind words, Leonid! 🙂

hello, my exam is on 21 june, I want to score above 100 and my previous score is 77. please guide me how I can get my targeted score. my reading section ie very weak I got 15 in reading 18 in listening , 24 in speaking and 20 in writing.

I’ll be honest with you: it will be difficult to raise your score by over 23 points in just a few weeks. If you want to reach this score, you should focus on improving your general English ability, immerse yourself in English as much as possible, and ensure that you understand all of the strategies necessary for success on the TOEFL. I recommend that you start by reading some of the following blog posts: How to Study for a TOEFL Retake 10 Tips to Improve Your English How to Improve your English Online Check out all of our eBooks for answer templates, strategies and more!

And finally, if you are looking for some extra help as you prepare for the TOEFL, I encourage you to check out the Magoosh Premium TOEFL program, a comprehensive web-based program that includes video lessons, practice questions and support from our team of tutors. I think that we can help you to maximize your study time in the next month for maximum improvement 🙂 Check us out with a free 7-day trial !

Thanks for creating a needful and helping platform as this!👍

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The 8 Best TOEFL Prep Books

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The TOEFL allows nonnative speakers to demonstrate their English proficiency through listening, reading, speaking, and writing assessments. Many colleges and universities require this exam before admitting international students.

Below, we introduce our picks for the top TOEFL prep books, which can help students boost their performance on the test. These prep books include practice questions, strategies to use on test day, and the reasoning behind the answers to various questions.

Students who use a good prep book can develop a comprehensive understanding of the TOEFL, not to mention score high enough to get into certain colleges.

Why Use a TOEFL Prep Book?

A TOEFL prep book helps international students understand the exam and the ways in which they can best demonstrate their English skills. Generally, students with relatively strong English abilities find more value in these prep books.

Students who feel confident in some areas but less confident in others can also use these books to improve specific language skills. If you don’t want to buy your own TOEFL prep book, check with your school or local library — they may have resources you can borrow.

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Top 8 TOEFL Prep Books

“the official guide to the toefl ibt test, 6th edition”.

Created by ETS — the makers of the TOEFL — this in-depth guide helps students combine their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to demonstrate their English proficiency on the TOEFL.

Students can review hundreds of practice questions and sample essays closely aligned with those found on the test. The guide includes four full-length practice tests (available both in the book and online) and thorough explanations for each exam section.

Kaplan’s “TOEFL iBT Prep Plus, 2020-2021”

Kaplan’s TOEFL guide helps students master their English skills in listening, writing, reading, and speaking. The book includes four complete practice tests that closely mirror the real exam and more than 450 sample questions with answer explanations.

By purchasing this book, students gain access to online resources like self-paced video tutorials from TOEFL experts.

Barron’s “TOEFL iBT, 17th Edition”

This comprehensive TOEFL prep book features strategies and tips to help students master the skills needed to pass the exam. Students can learn the key concepts behind each test section, watch expert-led video lessons, and study with over 200 digital flashcards.

Barron’s guide also helps students build test-taking confidence with eight TOEFL practice exams.

Barron’s “Essential Words for the TOEFL, 7th Edition”

Focused on vocabulary, Barron’s “Essential Words for the TOEFL” helps test-takers prepare for the large array of words and phrases they’ll encounter on the TOEFL. The book defines and provides examples of 500 must-know general TOEFL vocabulary words.

It also outlines key “purpose” terms (such as “discuss,” “define,” and “for example”) found in the writing and speaking sections of the exam.

“Official TOEFL iBT Tests Volume 1, 4th Edition”

Written by the organization that makes and administers the exam, this guide features recently retired test forms, giving students authentic TOEFL writing, listening, reading, and speaking practice.

With this book, you get five full-length TOEFL tests (in the book and online), real TOEFL essay prompts, and sample responses for the speaking and writing sections.

Test Prep Books’ “TOEFL Preparation Book, 2020 and 2021”

This top-rated TOEFL book by Test Prep Books lays out proven strategies for acing the reading, speaking, writing, and listening portions of the TOEFL.

Students can practice their skills with a variety of practice questions and then check their work using the book’s detailed answer explanations.

Mometrix’s “TOEFL Preparation Book, 2021-2022”

Created by popular test prep company Mometrix, this TOEFL prep book teaches students how to succeed on the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections of the exam. Students can review high-quality practice questions, watch video tutorials covering a variety of key concepts, and read detailed answer explanations to help identify weaknesses.

This thoroughly informative book also provides helpful subject-specific strategies for acing each of the four sections of the TOEFL.

The Princeton Review’s “TOEFL iBT Prep, 2021”

In addition to outlining proven test-taking strategies, this quality TOEFL prep book offers helpful practice drills for each of the exam’s four sections. Students can review grammar basics, build their vocabulary, and learn how to write an effective essay in English.

It also includes a full-length simulated practice exam so students can get used to the format and timing of the TOEFL.

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TOEFL® Resources by Michael Goodine

Toefl® writing practice questions (2024 update), about these toefl ® writing samples, toefl integrated writing practice.

The first TOEFL writing question is the Integrated Writing Task. 

You will first read an article, then listen to a lecture, and finally write an essay using details from both.  Your essay should be about 280 words.  You will have 20 minutes to write.

Below are some practice questions you can use to get ready for the test.

Complete Sample Questions and Responses!

These practice questions all include a reading and lecture.  They closely resemble the real TOEFL Test.

• Colonizing Asteroids  
• Protecting Peregrine Falcons  
• Paradox of Choice  
• The Phoenicians  
• Bronze Age Collapse  
• Quick Decline Syndrome
• Living on the Moon  
• Machu Picchu
• REM Sleep  
• The Cave of the Hands (new)
• Volcanic Building Materials (new)
• New Light Bulbs (new, hard)
• Moai of Easter Island (really old) 

Writing for an Academic Discussion Questions

The second TOEFL writing question is the “Writing for an Academic Discussion” task.  This  looks like a question posted to a university discussion group or message board. 

You will read a question posted by a professor, and then read two responses posted by students.  Your job is to read everything and then answer the question.  You should write about 120 words.  You will have 10 minutes to do everything.

Each link below includes a complete sample question and two possible responses.

• Targeted Advertising
• Social Media
• Grading Students
• Taxing Unhealthy Products
• University Spending
• Economic Growth vs the Environment
• City Spending
• Corporate Impact
• Work From Home
• Online Classes
• Smart Phones
• Learning Styles
• Influencers
• Starting a Business
• Space Exploration
• Looking for the free sample questions from ETS?  They are no longer available, but there are usually some questions in the new TOEFL Test Ready page from ETS .

More Integrated Essays

These essays are all based on questions from famous books.

• Television Appearances by University Professors (ETS Official)
• Portrait of an Elderly Woman in a White Bonnet (ETS Official)
• Incan Fortress of Sacsayhuaman (casting doubt)
• Iron Fertilization (solution and problem)
• Humpback Whales (casting doubt)
• Going to Mars (Problem and Solution)
• The Usefulness of Coal (casting doubt)
• Monarch Butterflies (casting doubt)
• Large Animals (casting doubt)
• Wheat and Beer (from Princeton Review)
• Forest Fires (from Princeton Review)
• Endotherms (from “ETS Official Collection”)
• Online Encyclopedias (from “ETS Official Collection”)
• Buying a Franchise (from “ETS Official Collection”)
• Great Houses (from “ETS Official Collection”)
• Smart Cars (from “ETS Official Collection”)
• Eco-Friendly Wood (from ETS Website)
• The Chevalier (from “TOEFL Sample Test”)
• Wave Farms (from “Hackers Actual Test”)
• The Anasazi (from “Hackers Actual Test”)
• Trans Lunar Phenomena (from “Hackers Actual Test”)
• Four-day Workweek

TOEFL Writing Guides and Templates

• Complete templates for both writing questions .
• A detailed master guide to the integrated essay task .
• A detailed master guide to the academic discussion task .

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