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TOEFL Reading Practice
Read academic texts faster and answer more accurately. Our TOEFL reading practice builds academic vocabulary, skimming, inference, sentence insertion and summary skills with timed passages.
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Vocabulary, grammar, speaking and test-skills courses to improve your TOEFL reading: pick a category and start practising today.
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Your TOEFL reading journey
From Slow Reading to Fast, Accurate Academic Understanding
Four real goals you will reach as you move through TOEFL reading practice.
Build Academic Vocabulary
Learn the words that appear across university-level texts.
Read for Structure
Find main ideas, paragraph purpose and links between ideas.
Answer by Question Type
Handle detail, inference, vocabulary and summary questions.
Read Against the Clock
Keep accuracy while improving speed and stamina.
TOEFL reading skills
Skills You Build in TOEFL Reading Practice
TOEFL reading practice trains academic reading strategies and vocabulary together, so you understand dense texts under time pressure.
Quick answers
TOEFL Reading Practice: Frequently Asked Questions
What is TOEFL reading practice?
TOEFL reading practice helps you prepare for the reading section of the TOEFL. It builds academic vocabulary and strategies for passages and question types such as main idea, detail, inference and summary.
Book a Free LessonWho is it for?
It is for learners preparing for the TOEFL who want to read academic English faster and answer more accurately.
Book a Free LessonIs this an official TOEFL course?
No. This is independent practice material and is not produced by or affiliated with ETS, the owner of the TOEFL test. Check the official ETS website for the latest test details.
Book a Free LessonWhat will I read?
You will practise with academic-style passages on topics such as science, history and social studies. Formats can change, so check the official ETS guidelines for the current version.
Book a Free LessonWhat question types are there?
Common types include main idea, detail, inference, vocabulary, rhetorical purpose, sentence insertion and summary questions. The course teaches a strategy for each.
Book a Free LessonHow can I read faster?
Skim for structure, read in phrases, avoid translating every word and practise regularly with timed passages.
Book a Free LessonHow can I learn academic vocabulary?
Learn words in context, study common academic words and word parts, review regularly and use new words in speaking and writing.
Book a Free LessonWhat if I do not know a word?
Use context and word parts to guess the meaning. One unknown word rarely blocks the answer.
Book a Free LessonHow should I manage time?
Set a pace per passage, answer easier questions first and avoid spending too long on one item. The course includes timed practice.
Book a Free LessonDoes the course guarantee a score?
No course can guarantee a score. Results depend on your level, practice and test-day performance, but regular, targeted practice helps you improve.
Book a Free LessonAre there free courses?
Yes. Several courses on this page are free, and each course card shows its price. You can also book a free live lesson with a tutor.
Book a Free LessonCan I take the course on my phone?
Yes. Our courses work on phones, tablets and computers, so you can practise at home, on the commute or during a break.
Book a Free LessonCan I get a certificate?
Certificate availability depends on the course, so check the details on each course page. A certificate of completion shows your progress in the course. It is not a TOEFL score.
Book a Free LessonHow much does TOEFL reading practice cost?
Some of our courses are free and others are paid. Each course card shows its current price, including any sale price, so you always know what you will pay.
Book a Free LessonHow do I start TOEFL reading practice today?
Choose your goal above, pick a course that fits your level and start your first lesson today. To practise with a real tutor, click Book a Free Lesson.
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