# Better TOEFL Scores | Michael Buckhoff

> Personal TOEFL Speaking and Writing feedback under the 2026 ETS rubric. One paragraph diagnosis or audio grading recording. Free first sample. Michael Buckhoff, university English professor since 1997.

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## Pages

- [Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow: UK Universities and the 2026 TOEFL](https://bettertoeflscores.com/uk-universities-toefl-2026/)
- [Free TOEFL 2026 Practice Test Banks (All 5 Tasks)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/practice/)
- [Free TOEFL 2026 Roadmap PDF: Complete Speaking & Writing Guide](https://bettertoeflscores.com/roadmap/)
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- [TOEFL 2026 Rubric Changes: What Every Student Needs to Know](https://bettertoeflscores.com/)
- [Send a TOEFL Sample](https://bettertoeflscores.com/send-a-sample/)
- [Free TOEFL Writing Course (Updated for January 2026)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/free-toefl-writing-course/)
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## Posts

- [TOEFL Word Families: 50 Essential Academic Vocabulary Groups](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/05/18/toefl-word-families-50-essential-academic-vocabulary-groups/)
- [TOEFL Thought Groups: Improve TOEFL Speaking Delivery, Fluency, and Interview Performance (2026 Guide)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/05/10/toefl-thought-groups-improve-toefl-speaking-delivery-fluency-and-interview-performance-2026-guide/)
- [TOEFL Academic Discussion (TOEFL Writing 2026): How to Get a TOEFL Writing Score 5](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/05/05/toefl-academic-discussion-toefl-writing-2026-how-to-get-a-toefl-writing-score-5/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Speed Drills: Answer Faster on Task 2 (2026 Guide + 20 Practice Questions)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/04/30/toefl-speaking-speed-drills/)
- [TOEFL Listen and Repeat 10-Minute Routine (Daily Plan to Improve Speaking Fast)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/04/23/toefl-listen-and-repeat-10-minute-routine-daily-plan-to-improve-speaking-fast/)
- [TOEFL Listen and Repeat Pronunciation: How to Sound Clear and Confident (2026 Guide)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/04/16/toefl-listen-and-repeat-pronunciation-how-to-sound-clear-and-confident-2026-guide/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 1 (Listen and Repeat): The Ultimate TOEFL Speaking 2026 Practice Guide](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/04/12/toefl-speaking-task-1-listen-and-repeat-the-ultimate-toefl-speaking-2026-practice-guide/)
- [TOEFL Listen and Repeat Using Thought Groups](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/04/04/toefl-listen-and-repeat-using-thought-groups/)
- [TOEFL Writing Task 3 Rubric Breakdown (2026): What Graders Actually Look For](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/03/28/toefl-writing-task-3-rubric-breakdown-2026-what-graders-actually-look-for/)
- [TOEFL Email Writing Errors: The Small Mistakes That Lower Your TOEFL Writing Task 2 Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/03/22/toefl-email-writing-errors-the-small-mistakes-that-lower-your-toefl-writing-task-2-score/)
- [TOEFL Writing Task 2 Closings & Sign-Offs (2026 Guide for High Scores)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/03/16/toefl-writing-task-2-closings-sign-offs-2026-guide-for-high-scores/)
- [TOEFL Writing Task 2 Subject Lines & Openings: Email Strategy for 2026](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/03/11/toefl-writing-task-2-subject-lines-openings-email-strategy-for-2026/)
- [Making TOEFL Writing Task 3 Cohesive](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/03/06/making-toefl-writing-task-3-cohesive/)
- [TOEFL Academic Discussion Masterclass (2026 Guide + Full Video Breakdown)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/03/01/toefl-academic-discussion-masterclass-2026-guide-full-video-breakdown/)
- [The Complete TOEFL Speaking & Writing Roadmap (2026)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/01/25/the-complete-toefl-speaking-writing-roadmap-2026/)
- [TOEFL Writing 2026: A Complete Overview](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/01/01/toefl-writing-2026-a-complete-overview/)
- [TOEFL Speaking and Writing Blog](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2026/01/01/toefl-speaking-and-writing-blog/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 1 and 2 Full Guide](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/12/31/toefl-speaking-task-1-and-2-full-guide/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 1 Test Bank: Listen and Repeat (Updated for 2026)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/12/29/toefl-speaking-task-1-test-bank-listen-and-repeat-2026/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Test Bank: Take an Interview](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/12/29/toefl-speaking-task-2-test-bank-take-an-interview/)
- [TOEFL Writing Task 1 Test Bank — Unscramble the Sentence (New 2026 Format)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/12/28/toefl-writing-task-1-test-bank-unscramble-the-sentence-new-2026-format/)
- [TOEFL Writing Task 2 Test Bank — Write an Email (Updated for 2026)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/12/28/toefl-writing-task-2-test-bank-write-an-email-updated-for-2026/)
- [TOEFL Writing Task 3 Test Bank — Writing for an Online Academic Discussion (Updated for 2026)](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/12/28/toefl-writing-task-3-test-bank-writing-for-an-online-academic-discussion-updated-for-2026/)
- [TOEFL Voice Markers: Paraphrasing Strategies for Speaking and Writing](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/11/25/toefl-voice-markers/)
- [12 TOEFL Verb Tenses: Master English Grammar for Higher Scores](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/11/17/12-toefl-verb-tenses-master-english-grammar-for-higher-scores/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Linking and Tone: Master Task 2 for a 24–26 Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/11/09/toefl-speaking-linking-and-tone-master-task-2-for-a-24-26-score/)
- [Mastering Thought Groups: Speak Clearly and Score Higher on the TOEFL iBT](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/11/02/mastering-thought-groups-speak-clearly-and-score-higher-on-the-toefl-ibt/)
- [Improving TOEFL Speaking from 23 to 26: Real Feedback and Practical Tips](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/10/26/improving-toefl-speaking-from-23-to-26-real-feedback-and-practical-tips/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Coherence: How to Use Transitions to Improve Your Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/10/19/toefl-speaking-task-2-coherence-how-to-use-transitions-to-improve-your-score/)
- [TOEFL Writing 1 vs. 2: What’s the Real Difference?](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/10/12/toefl-writing-1-vs-2-whats-the-real-difference/)
- [TOEFL Essay Correction: Real Feedback That Boosts Your Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/10/05/toefl-essay-correction-real-feedback-that-boosts-your-score/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Comparisons: How to Compare Ideas in Task 1 Like a Native Speaker](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/09/26/toefl-speaking-comparisons-how-to-compare-ideas-in-task-1-like-a-native-speaker/)
- [TOEFL Punctuation Marks: A Guide for Academic Success](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/09/19/toefl-punctuation-marks-a-guide-for-academic-success/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Mistakes You Must Avoid to Boost Your Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/09/12/toefl-speaking-mistakes-you-must-avoid-to-boost-your-score/)
- [TOEFL Punctuation Patterns](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/09/05/toefl-punctuation-patterns/)
- [TOEFL Writing 24–30: Strategies for the Advanced Level](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/08/29/toefl-writing-24-30/)
- [TOEFL Speaking 26-30 Tips](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/08/22/toefl-speaking-26-30-tips/)
- [TOEFL Integrated Writing Strategies: A Complete Guide with Practice Test and Model Essay](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/08/15/toefl-integrated-writing-strategies-a-complete-guide-with-practice-test-and-model-essay/)
- [TOEFL Paraphrasing Strategies: Master the Skill That Boosts Writing Scores](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/08/08/toefl-paraphrasing-strategies-master-the-skill-that-boosts-writing-scores/)
- [Reducing Adverb Clauses: Boost Your TOEFL Speaking and Writing Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/08/01/reducing-adverb-clauses/)
- [Gerunds and Infinitives Correct Usage: A Guide for TOEFL Success](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/07/25/gerunds-and-infinitives-correct-usage-a-guide-for-toefl-success/)
- [How to Improve TOEFL Speaking from 24 to 26](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/07/18/improve-toefl-speaking-from-24-to-26/)
- [Note-Taking in Integrated Speaking Task 3: Your Path to a 26+ TOEFL Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/07/11/note-taking-in-integrated-speaking-task-3-your-path-to-a-26-toefl-score/)
- [TOEFL Independent Rubric Analysis: How to Score 4.0 in Language Use on the Speaking Task](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/07/02/toefl-independent-rubric-analysis-how-to-score-4-0-in-language-use-on-the-speaking-task/)
- [Raise TOEFL Speaking from 21 to 27](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/26/raise-toefl-speaking-from-21-to-27/)
- [TOEFL Writing Templates: Helpful or Harmful?](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/18/toefl-writing-templates-helpful-or-harmful/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Plan: The Ultimate Guide to Score 26+](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/14/toefl-speaking-plan-the-ultimate-guide-to-score-26/)
- [Five TOEFL Speaking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/10/five-toefl-speaking-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
- [TOEFL Academic Words: Master These 50 Words to Boost Your Score](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/06/toefl-academic-words-master-these-50-words-to-boost-your-score/)
- [How to Answer TOEFL Speaking Question 1](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/03/how-to-answer-toefl-speaking-question-1/)
- [Avoid Degree Adverbs to Improve Your TOEFL Speaking and Writing Scores](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/06/01/avoid-degree-adverbs-to-improve-your-toefl-speaking-and-writing-scores/)
- [TOEFL Pronunciation Feedback: Real Student Example + Expert Feedback](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/30/toefl-pronunciation-feedback-real-student-example-expert-feedback/)
- [Five TOEFL Vocabulary Strategies to Boost Your Speaking and Writing Scores](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/29/five-toefl-vocabulary-strategies-to-boost-your-speaking-and-writing-scores/)
- [TOEFL Topic Sentences: Strategies for Strong Academic Writing](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/28/toefl-topic-sentences-strategies-for-strong-academic-writing/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Templates: How to Use Them](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/25/toefl-speaking-templates-how-to-use-them/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Details: Strategies for Success](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/20/toefl-speaking-details-strategies-for-success/)
- [TOEFL Score of 109: How One Student Achieved this](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/17/toefl-score-of-109-how-one-student-achieved-this/)
- [50 TOEFL Task 2 Writing Prompts](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/17/50-toefl-task-2-writing-prompts/)
- [TOEFL Integrated Model Essay: Real Practice, Real Progress](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/05/10/toefl-integrated-model-essay-real-practice-real-progress/)
- [Free TOEFL Speaking Evaluation: Feedback from Michael Buckhoff](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/29/free-toefl-speaking-evaluation/)
- [TOEFL Reporting Verbs: Boost Your Speaking and Writing Scores](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/29/toefl-reporting-verbs-boost-your-speaking-and-writing-scores/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Introduction: Start Strong and Score Higher](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/23/toefl-speaking-introduction-start-strong-and-score-higher/)
- [TOEFL Pronunciation Course: Improve Accent](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/20/toefl-pronunciation-course-improve-accent/)
- [Master TOEFL Speaking Task 4: Strategies and 10 Practice Tests](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/17/toefl-speaking-task-4/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 3: 10 Practice Tests](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/17/toefl-speaking-task-3-10-practice-tests/)
- [TOEFL Speaking Task 2 + 10 Practice Tests](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/16/toefl-speaking-task-2-10-practice-tests/)
- [Improved TOEFL Speaking from 21 to 26 in 30 Days](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/16/improved-toefl-speaking-from-21-to-26-in-30-days/)
- [TOEFL Integrated Writing Skills: How to Score Higher Than 24/30 + 10 Practice Tests](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/15/toefl-integrated-writing-skills-how-to-score-higher-than-24-30/)
- [Writing for an Academic Discussion Question on the TOEFL + 10 Practice Tests](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/12/writing-for-an-academic-discussion-question-on-the-toefl/)
- [TOEFL Sentence Variety: A Key to Higher Speaking and Writing Scores](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/09/toefl-sentence-variety-a-key-to-higher-speaking-and-writing-scores/)
- [TOEFL Independent Speaking Practice Tests: Full Guide, Strategies, and Model Responses](https://bettertoeflscores.com/2025/04/06/toefl-independent-speaking-practice-tests-full-guide-strategies-and-model-responses/)

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