How to Find TOEFL Practice Questions

Introduction

Earning a good score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) can help non-native speakers of English get into the college or university of their choice. Studying with practice questions increases the chances of a high TOEFL score. There are several ways to find practice questions to prepare for the TOEFL, some available for purchase and some free of charge.

On TOEFL's Website

Steps

1 Step One

Go to the official TOEFL website and find the link for TOEFL Practice Online.

2 Step Two

Register for the TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT) in order to access a free sample test with questions used on previous TOEFL IBTs.

3 Step Three

Purchase additional practice tests through TOEFL’s website. Topics range from reading and listening practice to speaking practice.

On Public and Academic Library Websites

Steps

1 Step One

Go to your local public library’s website. If you are already a member of an academic institution, go to their library’s website.

2 Step Two

Look for a link to the library’s research databases.

3 Step Three

Find a database called “LearningExpressLibrary” and log in.

4 Step Four

Select “TOEFL Preparation” from the list of featured resources.

5 Step Five

Click on the TOEFL practice test you’d like to take.

At Public and Academic Libraries

Steps

1 Step One

Go to your local public library or, if you are enrolled at an academic institution, go to your college or university library.

2 Step Two

Access the library’s catalog and do a keyword search for “TOEFL,” or ask a librarian for practice test books for the TOEFL.

3 Step Three

Check out any books, CD-ROMs, sound or video recordings that cover TOEFL practice questions.

Tips & Warnings

• If your local public library doesn’t subscribe to the LearningExpressLibrary database, search the websites of other area public library systems until you find one that does. Once you have a library card for a particular library, most allow remote access to databases with the library card number.
• Check the copyright date on any test preparation materials checked out from the library. Some resources may be too old to be relevant for the current TOEFL test.
• Read the fine print on TOEFL’s website, and any other website that offers free practice tests. Sometimes you have to register or pay for goods and services in exchange for the “free” practice tests.