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- MAKU (Mehmet Akif Ersoy University) - English Language Teaching, 3rd year
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TOEFL tutors
Strategy and plenty of practice for the updated TOEFL iBT sections.
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TOEFL tutoring rates 2026
There is currently one live TOEFL listing, at $15 per hour. We don't derive a "median rate" from a single listing — this is that tutor's rate, not the market's. These figures are not estimates: they come from the 1 TOEFL listing live on WantATutor as of November 2026, and they update when a tutor changes their rate.
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What is TOEFL tutoring, and who is it for?
TOEFL tutoring prepares you for the TOEFL iBT, an English test widely used for university admission, especially in the United States. The test has four sections, Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, and is taken on a computer, which means you speak into a microphone and type your essays under time pressure. Many strong English speakers lose points not because of their English but because of the format: short preparation time for spoken answers, integrated tasks that combine reading, listening and speaking or writing, and strict timing. A TOEFL tutor teaches you how each task type works, gives you templates for organizing answers without sounding memorized, and practices note-taking for the listening-based tasks. Because test formats are updated from time to time, a good tutor works from current official materials and helps you check the latest format before your test date.
- Students applying to US and other universities that accept TOEFL scores
- Graduate school applicants with a minimum section score requirement
- Candidates who need a higher Speaking or Writing score specifically
- Students who prefer a computer-based test format and want to master it
What TOEFL tutors cover
Speaking and Writing
- Organizing spoken answers within short preparation time
- Integrated tasks: combining reading and lecture information
- Academic writing structure and typing under time pressure
- Recorded practice with feedback on delivery and content
Reading and Listening
- Academic texts and lecture-style listening
- Note-taking strategies
- Question types and pacing
How do TOEFL tutors help you prepare?
A TOEFL tutor starts by finding out where you lose points, usually with a practice test, then builds lessons around the sections that matter most for your target score. Speaking and Writing benefit the most from a tutor, because they require feedback that you cannot get from answer keys: a tutor listens to your spoken responses, marks your essays and shows you how to organize answers within the time limit.
For Reading and Listening, tutors teach note-taking, question types and time management, and help you build the academic vocabulary the test relies on. The test format has been updated in recent years, so a good tutor checks the current official format with you.
What does a TOEFL study plan look like?
A typical plan combines lessons with independent practice.
- Diagnostic: a timed practice test to set a starting point
- Weekly lessons focused on the weakest section, plus speaking and writing feedback
- Independent practice: reading academic texts, listening to lectures and timed section drills
- Vocabulary building with academic word lists
- Full practice tests every few weeks to measure progress
Book the official test once your practice scores are consistently at or above your target, rather than hoping for a good day.
TOEFL or IELTS: which should I take?
Check which tests the universities, employers or immigration programs you are applying to accept, and whether they set a minimum score for each section. Many institutions accept both. Some learners prefer one format over the other, so trying a practice test of each with a tutor can help you choose. WantATutor lists tutors for both TOEFL and IELTS.
What affects the price of TOEFL tutoring?
TOEFL lesson prices depend on how much exam-specific preparation the tutor does: recording and reviewing your speaking answers, marking essays and preparing timed practice sets all take time outside the lesson. A tutor with recent experience of the current format may charge more. Tutors set their own price on WantATutor with no commission, so the profile rate is what you pay.
How to choose a TOEFL tutor
Look for a tutor who works with current official TOEFL materials and can explain how responses are scored. Ask whether they review recorded speaking answers, because Speaking is where structured feedback helps most. Share your target score, the section minimums your schools require and your test date in your first message.
Many tutors offer a short free intro lesson. Compare TOEFL tutors or read how it works.
TOEFL tutoring: frequently asked questions
There is currently one live TOEFL listing, at $15 per hour. We don't derive a "median rate" from a single listing — this is that tutor's rate, not the market's. These figures are not estimates: they come from the 1 TOEFL listing live on WantATutor as of November 2026, and they update when a tutor changes their rate.
Check which tests your universities or employer accept; many accept both. Some students prefer TOEFL because it is computer-based and academic in style, others prefer IELTS because Speaking is a face-to-face conversation with an examiner. A tutor can help you try sample tasks from both before you decide.
Record yourself answering timed practice tasks, then review them with a tutor. The main skills are organizing an answer quickly, speaking clearly at a steady pace and covering the key points of the task within the time limit.
The TOEFL iBT has been revised several times. Always check the official ETS website for the current format before you start preparing, and make sure your tutor is using up-to-date materials.
Yes, and it fits the test well: TOEFL is taken on a computer, so practicing typed essays and recorded speaking answers online is close to the real experience.