TOEFL Writing
TOEFL® Writing Practice — 2026 Format
The updated TOEFL Writing section has three task types:
- Build a Sentence — arrange words or phrases to form a correct sentence or question.
- Write an Email — respond appropriately to a situation and cover the information requested in the prompt.
- Write for an Academic Discussion — contribute and support your own relevant idea.
Build a Sentence practice
An item from a free yourtoeflprep practice test. Click the tiles to build the sentence, then check your answer.
Build a Sentence
Practice questionCan we use the printer for this job?
Click the word tiles below to build the sentence.
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Write an Email practice
An Email task from a free practice test. In the full test you would write your response here; on this page, read the task and try planning your answer.
Write an Email
Practice questionYour university sports club has always met on Saturday mornings, but next month the weekly meeting will move to Wednesday evenings. You have a required class at that time, and several other members have said the new schedule also causes problems for them.
To: club@university.edu · Subject: Meeting time change
In your email, make sure to:
- Explain why the new time does not work for you.
- Suggest an alternative that might suit other members.
- Ask the club to let you know what they decide.
A strong response should:
- address the purpose of the email
- cover the important information requested
- stay relevant
- use clear grammar and vocabulary
- use language appropriate for the situation
Academic Discussion practice
A discussion task from a free practice test. Read the professor's question and the two student posts, then think about the post you would write.
Write for an Academic Discussion
Practice questionProfessor
This week our discussion focuses on how technology is changing higher education. Many universities now offer some classes fully online. Some students love the flexibility, while others feel they learn less than they would in a classroom. In your opinion, are online classes a good option for most students, and why?
Daniela
I think online classes are an excellent option. I can study at my own pace and rewatch the lectures whenever I need to, which really helps me understand difficult topics. The flexibility also lets me fit my studies around work and family without having to travel to campus every day.
Marcus
For me, online classes are harder to learn from. Without classmates and a teacher in the room, I get distracted easily and lose motivation. I also miss the spontaneous discussions and questions that happen in a real classroom, which often help new ideas truly stick in my mind.
Write a post responding to the professor's question. State and support your opinion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
The goal is to contribute your own relevant idea and support it with explanation or details. Students may refer to classmates' ideas — a direct reply to another student is not required.
Frequently asked questions
- What tasks are in TOEFL Writing in 2026?
- The Writing section includes Build a Sentence, Write an Email, and Write for an Academic Discussion.
- Is there an official word-count target for Write an Email?
- No. ETS does not publish an official word-count target for the Email task, so focus on covering everything the prompt asks for.
- How long should an Academic Discussion response be?
- ETS's official guidance says an effective response contains at least 100 words.
- Does yourtoeflprep give an official TOEFL score?
- No. yourtoeflprep provides an educational practice estimate.
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