Free Sample TOEFL Essays

Learning to write well is a skill, like any other. This skill is important not only on your TOEFL exam, but also in your academic and professional career. The TOEFL Writing section consists of two parts:

• Integrated Writing, which includes reading, listening and then writing a summary/ comparison piece of 250 word in 20 minutes
• Independent Writing, which involves writing a four to five-paragraph essay of 300-350 words in 30 minutes

The following free sample TOEFL essays illustrate how to get a high score on the independent writing section of the iBT. By reading through the essays, you can learn how to:

• develop any topic into a well-organized, logical answer
• use synonyms to paraphrase the question
• use a variety of sentence structures & grammatical forms
• begin with a simple, strong introduction
• create body paragraphs that flow logically
• develop unity by linking the body paragraphs
• end with a memorable conclusion

Try to write an essay each day. The added practice will enable you to complete a strong essay, with ease, confidence, and speed, on the day of your TOEFL exam and throughout your life.

• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #1
  "Doing Unenjoyable Things"
  
• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #2
  "Money & Success"
  
• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #3
  "Studying Abroad"
  
• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #4
  "Family or Friends More Important?"
  
• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #5
  "Virtual or Real University"
  
• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #6
  "Children & Formal Education"
  
• Free Sample TOEFL Essay #7
  "Household Tasks for Children"