Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Writing Practice Test 2026 (Answers Included) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What's going on, test takers?
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This is Josh from TST Prep, and this is a new TOEFL writing practice test for the new version of the TOEFL.
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January 21st, 2026, the TOEFL test is going to completely change, so we need to update all of our materials, and that includes the writing.
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So this test will be exactly what you can expect from the new version of the TOEFL.
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What can you expect?
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So So there are a couple of new task types and one old one that's still there.
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So the first task that you have to do is build a sentence.
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It looks like this.
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It's kind of tricky, but you have about six minutes to do 10 of these questions.
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After that, you have to write an email and it is what it sounds like.
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You write an email.
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You have one of these to do on test day.
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And the last one is an academic discussion.
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And this is the same task as the old version.
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So this is probably the only question actually that survived this update for the TOEFL.
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Make sure you write without spell check.
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There's no spell check on test day, so make sure that that is off.
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Let me give a quick shout out to tstprep .com's TOEFL emergency course.
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If you need test practice questions, courses, everything you need for the old and new version of the TOEFL.
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It includes study plans for two days, one week, two weeks, and one month.
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So everything you need in one place, check out the TOEFL emergency course today,
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link in the description to a exclusive offer only for the YouTube audience.
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So you get a discount that nobody else gets, but that's about it.
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Good luck test takers.
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And I will see you at the end.
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to interrupt Test Taker.
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I just want you to know
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that you can make a free account at tstprep .com and you can get more practice for free.
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Hundreds of free questions, free PDFs, downloads.
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We have weekly lessons.
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Make an account today at tstprep .com and get your score as quickly and as easily as possible.
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But let's keep going with the
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all right you made it to the end of the writing
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i know writing is super annoying it's hard to write you know, and produce yourself and to think of what to say and how to say it.
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So, good job.
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Be proud of yourself.
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Don't forget to subscribe.
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I kind of forget to do that, say that a lot.
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It'd be really, really helpful.
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Helps the channel grow.
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I really appreciate it.
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But that's it.
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Good luck, test takers.
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And if you want more practice, check out this video here.
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I'll see you in the next one.

What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson dives into the 2026 TOEFL Writing test updates, helping you prepare for new task types while refining essential English skills. You’ll explore sentence-building exercises, email writing, and academic discussions—all critical for the revised exam. Beyond TOEFL prep, this video also supports english speaking practice and shadowing techniques, making it a versatile tool for learners aiming to improve both writing and speaking.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Task types: Specific sections or activities in a test (e.g., "The new TOEFL has three task types").
  • Academic discussion: A formal conversation about scholarly topics (common in higher education settings).
  • Spell check: A tool that corrects spelling errors (not available on the TOEFL, so practice without it).
  • Study plans: Structured schedules for learning (e.g., "Use a one-week study plan to focus on weak areas").
  • Exclusive offer: A special deal available only to a specific group (like the YouTube audience in the video).

Practice Tips for Shadowing & Speaking

To master shadow speech with this video, start by listening closely to the speaker’s pace—Josh speaks clearly but at a natural speed, ideal for building fluency. Pause after short segments and repeat his words, mimicking intonation and stress. This technique works for both IELTS speaking practice and TOEFL prep, as it trains your mouth to form English sounds quickly. For the writing tasks, read the instructions aloud to connect speaking and writing skills. Remember: no spell check means focusing on accuracy—shadowing helps reinforce correct word forms and spelling through repetition. Use this video as a daily practice tool; learn english with videos like this to blend test prep with real-world language use. Over time, you’ll notice improved confidence in both speaking and writing, key for acing any English exam.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →