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๐Ÿ“ TOEFL Daily Trainer

Target score 5.0/6.0 (old: 100/120) โ€” works offline, installable

๐Ÿ“… Today's Plan

Week 1 โ€” Foundation
Start date
2026-06-02
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Today's Tasks (~75 min)

๐ŸŽฏ Your Targets

3.75
Reading โ†’ 5.0
3.25
Listening โ†’ 5.0
2.25
Speaking โ†’ 5.0
2.25
Writing โ†’ 5.0

๐Ÿ“Š Re-diagnose in 4 weeks to update these scores

News Speed Reading on Real News

News English (Economist, WSJ, Reuters) is denser than TOEFL prose. Train on real news to build reading speed and stamina.

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๐ŸŽฏ Native fluent reader: 250โ€“300 WPM ยท Academic target: 200+ WPM ยท TOEFL Reading allows ~140 WPM

1. Paste & Practice

Copy any article (Economist, WSJ, Reuters, BBC, NYT โ€” anywhere) and paste it below. The trainer hides distractions, times you, and forces a comprehension check.

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3. Free High-Quality News Sources

Most TOEFL-equivalent dense writing is paywalled. Here is what's actually free and high-quality:

Fully free

Limited free (browse with 1 article/month or open in private window)

Science/tech-focused (academic English)

Aggregators (one-stop)

  • Google News โ€” Free aggregator, set language to English
  • Flipboard โ€” Curated free magazine-style feed
  • Feedly โ€” RSS reader, follow specific outlets

4. How to Actually Improve (Not Just Consume)

  1. Pick a difficulty stretch โ€” if you're comfortable, level up (Reuters โ†’ Economist โ†’ New Yorker)
  2. Time your reading every time. Aim to improve WPM by 10% each month while maintaining comprehension
  3. Write a summary in English IMMEDIATELY after reading. Don't skip this. It's the highest-yield exercise.
  4. Mine 3-5 new vocab/phrases per article. Add to your Anki/Quizlet deck.
  5. Read the same article twice on tough days โ€” first for gist, second for detail. Speed will jump.
  6. Set a daily quota (e.g. 1 article/day, 5 min summary) โ€” habit beats intensity.
  7. Try the pacer mode above โ€” it forces faster reading and trains your eye to stop subvocalizing.

5. Your Reading History

No sessions yet โ€” paste an article above to start.

๐Ÿ“š Free Resource Library

Curated free TOEFL prep resources. This trainer is for habit + format; real test prep means combining it with these.

๐Ÿฅ‡ Tier 1 โ€” Official ETS (use these first)

๐Ÿ“– Reading

๐Ÿ‘‚ Listening

โœ๏ธ Writing

๐Ÿ—ฃ Speaking

  • My Speaking Score โ€” ETS-licensed scoring tech, free basic tier
  • NoteFull TOEFL โ€” free speaking strategy videos + sample responses
  • italki โ€” paid native-speaker tutors (~$10-25/hr, much cheaper than US tutors)
  • Cambly โ€” instant conversation with native speakers
  • Tandem โ€” language exchange app (free, swap Chinese for English)

๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary

๐ŸŽฏ Full Mock Tests

๐Ÿ’ฐ Worth Paying For (if budget allows)

  • ETS Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT (book) โ€” ~$30, gold standard, 4 real tests + detailed explanations
  • TOEFL iBT Official Tests Vol 1 & 2 โ€” ~$30 each, 10 retired real tests
  • TPO (TOEFL Practice Online) โ€” $45/set, real retired exams on ETS platform
  • Magoosh TOEFL โ€” ~$179, full course with video lessons
  • italki sessions โ€” $10-25/hr, 1-on-1 native speaker practice

About this Trainer

What this tool is

A self-contained PWA for daily TOEFL iBT practice, designed for habit formation and format familiarity. It provides:

  • 500+ academic vocabulary flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Original TOEFL-format reading passages with questions
  • Writing prompts with 30-min timer and word count
  • Speaking prompts with 15s prep / 45s record + in-browser playback
  • Curated free listening/reading/speaking resource library
  • 8-week phase plan that auto-advances
  • Daily checkbox + streak tracking
  • Browser notification reminders (opt-in)
  • Installable PWA, works offline

โš ๏ธ Content origins โ€” full transparency

Every TOEFL prep tool faces a tension: ETS owns its real questions. Here is exactly what this trainer uses:

NOT used โŒReal ETS exam questions (copyrighted)
NOT used โŒContent from commercial prep books (Kaplan, Barron's, Princeton, ETS Official Guide)
Used โœ…TOEFL iBT format conventions (publicly documented by ETS)
Used โœ…Academic Word List (AWL, Coxhead 2000) โ€” public domain word list, 570 word families
Used โœ…Public-domain question type patterns (agree/disagree, preference, explain)
Original ๐Ÿ”งAll reading passages, vocab example sentences, writing/speaking prompts written by AI (Claude) calibrated to TOEFL style

What this means: use this trainer for daily practice habit, format familiarity, and vocab/concept exposure. For high-stakes prep, combine with official ETS materials (sample tests already linked in Resources, plus the Official Guide book if you can afford it).

Source code & license

Public domain. Single HTML file + manifest + service worker. Embed in your own site by copying 3 files. See GeniusPudding's repos.

Storage & privacy

Everything stays on your device (browser localStorage). No accounts, no backend, no tracking, no analytics. Progress doesn't sync across devices.

๐Ÿ“š Your 8-Week Plan

Customized based on your level: Reading B2, Listening B1-B2, Speaking A2, Writing A2-B1. Target: 5.0/6.0 by March 2027.

Weeks 1โ€“2: Foundation ๐Ÿ—

Build raw input capacity. Vocabulary, structure, listening warm-up.

  • Vocab: 10 words/day (Level 1โ€“2)
  • Reading: 1 short passage + 5 Qs
  • Listening: TED-Ed 5 min (no subtitles โ†’ notes โ†’ with subtitles โ†’ 3-sentence summary)
  • Speaking: SHADOWING only (repeat what you hear, don't produce original yet)
  • Writing: 5 English sentences/day with varied structure

Weeks 3โ€“4: Templates ๐Ÿ“

Memorize speaking/writing formulas. Start producing original output.

  • Vocab: Level 2โ€“3
  • Reading: Medium passage, timed
  • Listening: NPR Short Wave + dictation paragraph
  • Speaking: Task 1 template (Position โ†’ Reason 1 โ†’ Reason 2 โ†’ Conclusion), record yourself
  • Writing: 5-paragraph essay structure, 1 prompt/day

Weeks 5โ€“6: Integrated ๐ŸŽฏ

Full TOEFL-format sections, dictation drills.

  • Full TOEFL reading passage (700 words) + 10 Qs
  • Full TOEFL lecture (5 min) + 6 Qs, ONE listen only
  • Speaking: 15s prep + 45s actual answer
  • Writing: 10 min plan + 20 min write (300 words)

Weeks 7โ€“8: Mock & Refine ๐Ÿ†

Full mock tests, weak-spot remediation.

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: Full TOEFL section practice (alternating)
  • Tue/Thu: Targeted weakness drilling
  • Sat: Full mock test (~2 hours)
  • Sun: Mock review + plan next week

๐ŸŽฏ Week 8 end: Take ETS official sample test โ†’ re-diagnose โ†’ next cycle

โš ๏ธ Reality Check

At your current level, hitting 5.0 in 3 months is unrealistic. Realistic path:

  • 3 months โ†’ 4.0 (old ~80)
  • 6 months โ†’ 4.5 (old ~90)
  • 9 months โ†’ 5.0 (old ~100) โœ“ Georgia Tech, Imperial

โ†’ Target Fall 2027 admissions (Mar 1, 2027 deadline). Spring 2027 too aggressive.

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Today's Recommended Practice

A balanced daily session takes about 30โ€“45 minutes. Do at least one activity per day to maintain your streak.

Reading Academic Reading Practice

Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions. The TOEFL Reading section tests comprehension of academic texts.

Vocab Academic Vocabulary Flashcards

Click the card to flip. Rate your recall to optimize review schedule. These are high-frequency TOEFL academic words.

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Writing Independent Writing Practice

You have 10 minutes to write a response. Aim for 150โ€“300 words. Focus on clear thesis, supporting points, and conclusion.

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Speaking Speaking Practice

15s prep, 45s answer. The browser records your voice โ€” listen back and self-evaluate.

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๐Ÿค– AI Coach Feedback

Listen to your recording, type what you said (transcript), and get coach feedback for free via claude.ai.

Speaking Self-Evaluation Checklist

  • Did I directly address the question?
  • Was my answer organized (intro โ†’ points โ†’ conclusion)?
  • Did I speak fluently without long pauses?
  • Did I use varied vocabulary (not repeating the same words)?
  • Was my pronunciation clear and understandable?
  • Did I use specific examples or details?

Listening Listening Practice Guide

TOEFL Listening requires sustained attention to academic lectures and conversations. Here's how to practice daily.

Free Listening Resources

  • ETS Official Listening Sample (2026) โ€” Start here
  • TOEFLMockTests Listening Section โ€” Free full sections
  • TED Talks โ€” Academic topics, 10โ€“18 min, enable subtitles initially
  • BBC Learning English โ€” 6-Minute English, structured listening
  • NPR Short Wave โ€” Science podcast, ~10 min episodes
  • Crash Course (YouTube) โ€” Academic subjects, fast-paced, great for note-taking practice

Daily Listening Drill (15 min)

  1. Pick a TED Talk or podcast episode (5โ€“10 min)
  2. Listen once WITHOUT subtitles. Take notes on: main idea, key details, speaker's opinion
  3. Listen again WITH subtitles. Check what you missed
  4. Write a 3-sentence summary of what you heard
  5. Note 3 new words/phrases you didn't know โ€” add them to your vocab list

๐Ÿค– AI Coach Check

After listening to any lecture/podcast, write what you understood below and get quizzed by the AI coach for free.

Note-Taking Practice

In the TOEFL Listening section, you can take notes. Practice using abbreviations and symbols:

โ†’ = leads to / causesโ†‘ = increase โ† = comes fromโ†“ = decrease โ‰ˆ = approximatelyโˆด = therefore โ‰  = not equal / differente.g. = for example b/c = becausew/ = with govt = governmentdev = development