The TOEFL Speaking Blog

Assessing vs. Analyzing: Why Your TOEFL Speaking Progress Is Stuck

“Attempt 30”: A Pharmacist’s Road to TOEFL Speaking 26

We talked about finding small ways to put some kindness back into the world, even during a hard season. She said, quietly, that she would try...

The One Skill That Beats Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation on TOEFL Speaking

The Heartbreaking Truth Behind “Free” (We Hear These Requests Every Day)

I've tried and tried and tried to figure out some form of "free" -- and I can't figure it out.

How Thousands of Test Takers Are Using AI to Predict and Improve Their TOEFL Speaking Scores

If you’re preparing for the TOEFL iBT Speaking section, you know how difficult it can be to figure out why your score isn’t improving. You record responses, you ask teachers, you try different strategies—but still, you get stuck below your target...

The Master Plan for 2026: Building the Future of Speaking Test Preparation

Our mission: Give every learner the ability to succeed on high-stakes English speaking tests with the power of data.

How Confidence Overlaps with TOEFL Speaking Scoring

No surprise. The very same features ETS identified in their confidence study align with the constructs measured in TOEFL Speaking.