Free TOEFL 2026 diagnosis · Same-week turnaround

Send me a sample. I will grade it under the 2026 rubric.

Paste your Writing draft or share an audio link to your Speaking sample. For Speaking, I will send back an audio recording of me grading it live, you hear my reaction, suggestions, and score in real time. For Writing, a one-paragraph diagnosis. Either way: your score under the 2026 rubric and the two or three things to fix first. No charge. No commitment.

Michael Buckhoff, TOEFL coach
Michael Buckhoff University English professor · 30 years · 17.7K subscribers

"I read 5 to 7 samples a week, one at a time. You will hear back from me within three days."

Mistakes don't lower scores. Poor recovery does. Raters do not count mistakes, they listen for how clearly your ideas are expressed. Michael Buckhoff, on the 2026 ETS rubric
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Step 1 · Speaking samples only

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What happens next I read 5 to 7 samples a week, one at a time. Replies go out within 3 days, usually faster. You will hear from me at the email you provided. The first sample is free and carries no upsell. If you want more feedback after that, we can talk.