Academic English Skills with Dr. Byrnes

  Hello everyone. Today, our goal is to take an in-depth look at the new TOEFL iBT test, which will launch in late January 2026.  This video will mainly explain the new test questions. It will help you decide whether to start preparing now for the 2026 version or take the current 2025 version instead. Generally speaking, the 2026 version is much easier to master, and I strongly recommend preparing for it—if timing is not a concern for you. We’ll be doing three things today: First, we'll look at the new exam format. Second, we’ll examine the sample question types. And finally, we’ll discuss high-scoring strategies for each section based on the official ETS rubrics. Just like the current test (2025 version), the new TOEFL will have four sections: Reading , Listening , Writing , and Speaking . However, the order of these sections has been changed, with the writing section now coming before the speaking section. The new format introduces a significant reduction in total test time,...