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TOEFL Syllabus

Test of English as a Foreign Language. The full TOEFL syllabus: 4 subjects, 8 chapters and 20 topics, with 202 flashcards written against it.

4Subjects
8Chapters
20Topics
202Flashcards

TOEFL subjects

TOEFL has 4 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Reading

2 chapters · 7 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Reading Comprehension · 5 topics
  2. Vocabulary · 2 topics

Listening

2 chapters · 5 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Basic Comprehension · 2 topics
  2. Pragmatic Understanding · 3 topics

Speaking

2 chapters · 4 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Independent Tasks · 2 topics
  2. Integrated Tasks · 2 topics

Writing

2 chapters · 4 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Integrated Writing Task · 3 topics
  2. Independent Writing Task · 1 topic

TOEFL flashcards

202 question-and-answer cards across 4 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

TOEFL syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the TOEFL syllabus?

TOEFL covers 4 subjects: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.

How many chapters and topics are in the TOEFL syllabus?

8 chapters and 20 topics, across 4 subjects. Reading is the largest subject, with 7 topics in 2 chapters.

Are there TOEFL flashcards?

Yes — 202 question-and-answer flashcards in 4 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.