Common mistakes

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Most lost points come from a small set of repeated mistakes rather than from a gap in English. These guides name the ones that recur in each section, with the correction for each, so a practice session can target one at a time.

Writing Strategies

Grammar Errors That Cost You Points on TOEFL Writing

Fix the grammar errors that most often lower TOEFL writing scores, including agreement, articles, tense consistency, and sentence clarity.

Reach120 TeamMay 23, 20265 min read

Writing Strategies

Five Common Mistakes in TOEFL Writing

Avoid five common TOEFL writing mistakes that cost points, from weak prompt alignment to poor organization and skipped revision.

Reach120 TeamMay 20, 20265 min read

Reading Strategies

5 Common TOEFL Reading Mistakes That Cost You Points

Avoid these 5 frequent TOEFL Reading mistakes. From misreading questions to poor time management, learn what trips up test-takers and how to fix it.

Reach120 TeamFebruary 14, 20268 min read

Listening Tips

7 Common TOEFL Listening Mistakes That Lower Your Score

Stop losing points on TOEFL Listening. Identify 7 frequent mistakes — from missing main ideas to poor note-taking — and learn how to fix each one.

Reach120 TeamFebruary 14, 20268 min read

Speaking Practice

8 Common TOEFL Speaking Mistakes That Cost You Points

Eliminate these 8 common TOEFL Speaking errors. From filler words to poor pacing, learn what AI scorers penalize and how to sound more confident.

Reach120 TeamFebruary 14, 20268 min read

Study Guides

English Articles (A, An, The) for TOEFL 2026: Complete Rules Guide

TOEFL articles (a, an, the) rules explained for the 2026 Build a Sentence task. Master definite vs indefinite article usage with examples and practice exercises.

Reach120 TeamJanuary 13, 202610 min read

Study Guides