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TOEFL Speaking in 2026: What Changed and What It Means for You
The TOEFL iBT speaking section changed on 21 January 2026: two new task types, 11 items in about 8 minutes, and a 1–6 band score. Here's what's new.
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The TOEFL iBT speaking section changed on 21 January 2026: two new task types, 11 items in about 8 minutes, and a 1–6 band score. Here's what's new.
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