Please note: the TOEFL iBT changed on 21 January 2026.The test now runs up to 85 minutes across Reading (up to 27 min), Listening (up to 27 min), Writing (23 min) and Speaking (8 min). Integrated tasks and the independent essay have been removed, and new task
IS TOEFL CONSIDERED HARD? Is TOEFL Considered Hard? – This is a question that many students often ask. While TOEFL reading passages are generally considered easier compared to GRE, GMAT, or SAT reading sections, the listening section can be challenging