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Ejemplos de Writing del TOEFL (2026)

Estudia respuestas modelo del TOEFL para las tareas de Email Writing y Academic Discussion. Cada ejemplo incluye el enunciado, una respuesta de muestra y un análisis de por qué funciona.

Revisado por el LingoLeap Research Team · Actualizado en abril de 2026 · Basado en el formato TOEFL 2026

Fuente: Contenido oficial del TOEFL iBT — ETS.

¿Cómo son unos buenos TOEFL Writing Examples?

Las respuestas sólidas de TOEFL Writing responden a todos los aspectos del enunciado, utilizan argumentos concretos y específicosen lugar de afirmaciones vagas, mantienen un tono adecuadoy demuestran dominio consistente del idioma. Se leen como borradores reales: organizados y claros, pero sin exceso de pulido.

Qué muestran los buenos ejemplos de TOEFL Writing

Los evaluadores del TOEFL puntúan siguiendo criterios concretos. La forma más eficaz de entender esos criterios es leer buenos TOEFL Writing examples junto con las rúbricas oficiales. Los buenos ejemplos muestran cómo se aplica la rúbrica en la práctica —no solo en la teoría.

Rúbricas de TOEFL Writing →

Lectura recomendada: Página oficial de preparación TOEFL iBT Writing de ETS.

  • Cómo responder a todos los puntos del enunciado sin perder el hilo
  • Qué aspecto tiene el apoyo concreto y específico en una respuesta breve
  • Cómo adaptar el tono al destinatario y al tipo de tarea
  • Cómo escribir con claridad sin sobre-pulir el texto — es un primer borrador
  • Cómo luce una organización natural cuando se trabaja bajo presión de tiempo

Ejemplo de TOEFL Email Writing

Enunciado

Eres un estudiante universitario. El gimnasio del campus recientemente comenzó a ofrecer clases gratuitas de yoga en las mañanas de días hábiles. Has asistido a varias clases y las has encontrado beneficiosas. Escribe un correo electrónico a un amigo o amiga recomendándole que pruebe las clases de yoga. Explica por qué las encontraste útiles y anímale a inscribirse.

Respuesta modelo

Hola Alex,

Quería contarte sobre las clases gratuitas de yoga que el gimnasio del campus comenzó a ofrecer — creo que te van a gustar mucho.

He ido a las sesiones del martes y jueves por la mañana durante las últimas tres semanas y he notado una diferencia real en cómo me siento durante el día. Las clases duran unos 45 minutos y se enfocan en estiramientos y respiración, lo cual me ha ayudado a concentrarme mejor en las clases de la tarde. Además, empezar el día haciendo ejercicio me pone de mejor humor para estudiar.

La semana pasada me dijiste que estabas estresado por los parciales, así que pensé que podría ser una buena forma de desconectarte un rato sin perder tiempo de estudio — las clases son tan temprano que no interfieren con la mayoría de los horarios de clase.

Puedes inscribirte en el sitio web del gimnasio, en la sección "Fitness Grupal". ¡Avísame si quieres ir juntos algún día!

Un abrazo,
Jordan

Ejemplo ilustrativo redactado por el LingoLeap Research Team — no es una respuesta oficial de ETS.

Por qué funciona esta respuesta

Propósito claro: El motivo del correo se expresa desde el primer párrafo.
Argumentos específicos: Menciona días concretos, la duración y beneficios personales (concentración, estado de ánimo) en lugar de generalidades.
Tono adecuado: Informal pero claro — apropiado para un correo entre amigos. Lenguaje natural, sin exceso de formalidad.
Llamada a la acción: Incluye una sugerencia concreta (inscribirse en el sitio web) y una invitación a ir juntos.
Cobertura completa del enunciado: Recomienda las clases, explica por qué fueron útiles y anima al amigo — las tres partes del enunciado están cubiertas.
Calidad de primer borrador: Natural y fluido sin estar sobre-pulido. Se lee como un correo genuino, no como un ensayo formal.

Ejemplo de TOEFL Academic Discussion

Enunciado

Profesor/a: Algunos educadores argumentan que las universidades deberían reemplazar por completo los exámenes tradicionales por evaluaciones basadas en proyectos. Otros creen que los exámenes siguen siendo la forma más confiable de medir el conocimiento de los estudiantes. ¿Cuál es tu opinión?

Estudiante A: Yo apoyo las evaluaciones basadas en proyectos porque ponen a prueba habilidades prácticas que los estudiantes realmente usarán en su vida profesional. Memorizar datos para un examen no te prepara para los desafíos del mundo real.

Estudiante B: Creo que los exámenes son importantes porque garantizan que todos los estudiantes sean evaluados sobre el mismo contenido y de la misma manera. Los proyectos pueden ser injustos porque algunos estudiantes tienen más recursos o compañeros de grupo más comprometidos.

Respuesta modelo

En mi opinión, una combinación de ambos tipos de evaluación beneficiaría más a los estudiantes que depender exclusivamente de uno solo.

Si bien el Estudiante A tiene razón en cuanto a las habilidades prácticas, creo que eliminar los exámenes por completo generaría problemas. En mi experiencia como estudiante de biología, los exámenes me ayudaron a consolidar conocimientos fundamentales — como la estructura celular y las vías metabólicas — que luego necesité al trabajar en mi proyecto de investigación en el laboratorio. Sin esa base de conocimientos, el proyecto en sí habría sido mucho más difícil de completar con éxito.

Al mismo tiempo, la preocupación del Estudiante B sobre la equidad en las evaluaciones por proyectos es válida, pero puede abordarse con un mejor diseño — proyectos individuales, rúbricas claras y un alcance bien definido pueden reducir significativamente la desigualdad.

Las universidades deberían usar los exámenes para verificar el conocimiento fundamental y los proyectos para desarrollar habilidades aplicadas. Cada uno cumple una función distinta, y los estudiantes se benefician más cuando la evaluación refleja todo el espectro de lo que necesitan aprender.

Conteo de palabras: aproximadamente 170 palabras

Ejemplo ilustrativo redactado por el LingoLeap Research Team — no es una respuesta oficial de ETS.

Por qué funciona esta respuesta

Posición clara: Expresa un punto de vista (combinar ambos tipos) desde la primera oración. No hay ambigüedad sobre la postura del escritor.
Argumentos específicos: Usa un ejemplo personal concreto (curso de biología, estructura celular, proyecto de laboratorio) en lugar de afirmaciones abstractas.
Participación en la discusión: Hace referencia al Estudiante A y al Estudiante B por nombre y aborda sus puntos específicos.
Lenguaje original: No copia frases de las publicaciones de los estudiantes. Construye sobre sus ideas con expresión propia.
Variedad sintáctica: Combina oraciones simples y complejas. Usa subordinación, contraste y enumeración de forma efectiva.
Conclusión sólida: Cierra con un refuerzo claro de la posición principal que integra todo el desarrollo.
Extensión adecuada: Con ~170 palabras, supera ampliamente el mínimo de 100 palabras y deja espacio suficiente para un desarrollo completo.

Por qué son efectivos estos ejemplos

Ambos ejemplos comparten cualidades fundamentales que se alinean con las rúbricas de TOEFL Writing.

Rúbricas de TOEFL Writing →

CualidadEjemplo de EmailEjemplo de Discusión
Cumplimiento de la tareaRecomienda, explica el porqué, anima a inscribirseToma una posición, la fundamenta, se involucra con ambos estudiantes
Argumentos específicosMenciona días, duración y beneficios personalesEjemplo del curso de biología, conexión con el proyecto de laboratorio
Tono adecuadoInformal, amigable y natural para un correo entre amigosAnalítico, mesurado y apropiado para una discusión académica
OrganizaciónSaludo → propósito → argumentos → acción → cierrePosición → argumentos → participación → conclusión
Dominio del idiomaVocabulario natural, oraciones fluidasSintaxis variada, elección precisa de palabras

TOEFL Email Sample Answers at Scores 5, 4 and 3

The fastest way to see what the rubric rewards is to read the same prompt answered at different levels. Each prompt below has a score 5, 4 and 3 response, with a note on every rubric criterion and what would move the response up a level. All responses were written by LingoLeap for this page, and the score levels are our annotated estimates against the published 2026 criteria, not ETS scores.

These three email prompts are also in our free checker, so you can write your own answer to the same task and get it scored. Try these prompts in the free TOEFL writing checker →

Asking a professor for a meeting before the midterm

Write an email to Professor Chen

You are taking an introductory biology course and have been struggling with the material covered in the last two lectures. You have an upcoming midterm exam next week and would like to meet with your professor to clarify some concepts.

  • Describe which topics you are finding difficult and why.
  • Explain why meeting before the midterm would be helpful for you.
  • Request a specific time to meet during office hours or suggest an alternative.
Score 5 response (141 words)

Dear Professor Chen, I hope you are well. I am writing because I have been struggling with the material from our last two lectures on cellular respiration. In particular, I cannot see how the electron transport chain connects to ATP production, and my notes on the Krebs cycle do not match the diagrams in the textbook. Since the midterm is next Thursday and these topics make up a large part of it, I would really benefit from going through a few practice questions with you. Even fifteen minutes would help me identify where my reasoning goes wrong before I review on my own. Would it be possible to meet during your office hours on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.? If that time is already taken, I am free on Wednesday morning as well. Thank you for your time. Best regards, Alex Kim

Content
All three points are covered, each with a concrete detail: the two topics named, why before the midterm, and a specific time plus an alternative.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Varied sentence shapes ("Since the midterm…", "Even fifteen minutes would help…") and precise word choice ("identify where my reasoning goes wrong").
Social conventions
A polite, appropriately formal register for a professor, a clear purpose in the first lines, and a request phrased as a question.
Accuracy
No errors that affect meaning.
Score 4 response (101 words)

Dear Professor Chen, I am a student in your introduction to biology class. I am writing because I have difficulty with the last two lectures. The topics about cell energy are confusing for me, especially the electron transport chain. I think meeting you before the midterm would be very helpful, because the midterm is next week and I want to understand the concepts clearly. I studied the textbook but I still have some questions. Could I meet you in your office hours on Tuesday? If it is not possible, please let me know another time. Thank you very much. Best, Alex

Content
All three points are addressed, but the second is thin: "I want to understand the concepts clearly" says little about why a meeting, rather than more reading, would help.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Clear but repetitive: several sentences begin "I…", and "helpful" and "confusing" do most of the work.
Social conventions
Polite and appropriate throughout.
Accuracy
Small slips ("difficulty with the last two lectures") that do not get in the way of meaning.

To reach the next level: Name exactly what you will ask about and why it matters for the exam, and offer a specific time rather than "Tuesday".

Score 3 response (52 words)

Hi Professor, I have problem in biology class. The last lectures was very hard and I dont understand many things. Midterm is next week so I am worried about it. Can I meet you? I want to ask some questions about the lecture. Please tell me when you are free. Thanks, Alex

Content
The topics are never named, the reason for meeting before the midterm is only implied, and no time is proposed. The third point is handed back to the professor.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Short, simple sentences with basic vocabulary.
Social conventions
"Hi Professor" and "Thanks" are too casual for this recipient, and the request is abrupt.
Accuracy
Noticeable errors ("I have problem", "lectures was", "dont"), although the meaning stays clear.

To reach the next level: Answer each bullet explicitly, with one detail per bullet, and adjust the greeting and sign-off to a professor.

Complaining to the housing office about noise

Write an email to the Housing Office

Your dormitory neighbor in the room next to yours plays loud music every night past midnight. You have spoken to them twice, but the noise has not stopped. You are losing sleep and your academic performance is suffering.

  • Describe the noise problem and how long it has been happening
  • Explain how the situation is affecting your sleep and studies
  • Request a specific action the housing office can take to resolve the issue
Score 5 response (135 words)

Dear Housing Office, I am writing about an ongoing noise problem in Hartley Hall. For about three weeks, the resident of room 214, next to mine, has played loud music almost every night until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. I have spoken to him politely twice, and although he apologized both times, the noise continued the following night. As a result, I am averaging about five hours of sleep a night. I fell asleep during a statistics lecture last week, and my score on Friday's quiz was the lowest I have had this semester. Could a resident advisor speak with him and remind him of the 11:00 p.m. quiet hours? If the problem continues after that, I would be grateful to discuss moving to another room. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Maya Patel (room 216)

Content
Duration, times and the two earlier conversations are specific; the effects are concrete (sleep, a lecture, a quiz); the request is a precise action with a fallback.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Subordinate clauses and transitions used naturally ("although he apologized both times", "As a result").
Social conventions
Firm but courteous, which suits a complaint to an office, and the writer identifies herself by room number.
Accuracy
Error-free.
Score 4 response (84 words)

Dear Housing Office, I would like to complain about my neighbor in the dormitory. He plays loud music every night after midnight, and this has been happening for a few weeks. I already talked to him two times but nothing changed. Because of the noise, I cannot sleep well and I feel tired in my classes. My grades are also getting worse. I hope you can talk to my neighbor or do something to stop the noise. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Maya

Content
Every point is there, but the effects are general ("grades are getting worse") and the request is vague ("or do something").
Syntactic and lexical variety
Adequate, with limited range.
Social conventions
Appropriately polite; the sign-off would be stronger with a room number so the office can act.
Accuracy
Minor informality ("two times") but no real errors.

To reach the next level: Turn "do something" into one action the office can actually take, and give one specific consequence instead of a general one.

Score 3 response (40 words)

Dear Sir, My neighbor is very noisy, he play music every night and I cant sleep. This is very bad for me and I am angry. I talked to him but he dont stop. Please solve this problem quickly. Maya

Content
How long it has been happening is missing, the effect on studies is never mentioned, and "solve this problem" is not a specific action.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Very limited: a comma splice and short, repeated structures.
Social conventions
"I am angry" and "quickly" sound demanding, and there is no closing courtesy.
Accuracy
Agreement errors ("he play", "he dont") and missing apostrophes, but the meaning is clear.

To reach the next level: Cover all three bullets with a detail each, and replace emotion with facts: when it started, what happened, what you want done.

Proposing a plan to a classmate

Write an email to your classmate Jordan

Your group project for sociology class is falling behind because tasks have not been divided clearly.

  • Suggest a way to divide the remaining work between group members
  • Propose a deadline for each section so the project stays on track
  • Ask if the arrangement works or if they prefer a different split
Score 5 response (121 words)

Hi Jordan, I've been looking at our sociology project, and I think we're behind mainly because nobody is sure who is doing what. Here's an idea for splitting the rest: you take the literature review, since you already found most of the sources; Sam handles the survey analysis; and I'll write the introduction and pull everything into one document. To stay on track, how about the literature review and the analysis by next Friday, the introduction by Sunday, and a full draft we all read on Tuesday, two days before it's due? Does that work for you? If you'd rather take the analysis instead, I'm happy to swap — I just want us all working from the same plan. Thanks, Riley

Content
A clear division with a reason, a deadline for each section and a buffer before the due date, and a genuine question that offers an alternative.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Natural, varied structures ("since you already found…", "If you'd rather…").
Social conventions
A friendly register that suits a classmate, with no stiffness and no bossiness.
Accuracy
Error-free.
Score 4 response (64 words)

Hi Jordan, Our project is behind, so I think we should divide the work. You can do the literature review, Sam can do the analysis and I will do the introduction. I think we should finish our parts by next Friday, and then we can put everything together. Is this OK for you? Let me know if you want to change anything. Thanks, Riley

Content
The work is divided, but there is one shared deadline rather than one per section, and no time is left to combine and review.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Simple and clear, with little range.
Social conventions
An appropriate tone for a classmate.
Accuracy
Accurate.

To reach the next level: Give each section its own deadline, as the prompt asks, and say why the split makes sense.

Score 3 response (35 words)

Dear Jordan, We need to finish the project. Everyone should do some parts. I think it is better if we work hard and finish soon because the deadline is coming. What do you think? Riley

Content
No actual division of work and no deadlines: the first two bullets are only gestured at.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Generic statements ("work hard and finish soon").
Social conventions
Polite enough, but "Dear Jordan" is stiff for a classmate.
Accuracy
Few errors, but there is very little content to judge.

To reach the next level: Accuracy is not the problem here; content is. Name who does what and by when.

TOEFL Academic Discussion Sample Answers at Scores 5, 4 and 3

The difference between a 4 and a 5 is rarely grammar. It is usually how specifically the post supports its position and how directly it engages with the other students. More practice prompts by topic →

Should universities require an internship to graduate?

Dr. Ramos (education)

Dr. Ramos: Some universities now require every student to complete an internship before graduating. Supporters say it prepares students for work; critics say it is an unfair burden. Should internships be required? Why or why not?

Mina: Yes. I learned more in one summer at a marketing firm than in two years of classes. Employers expect experience, and a requirement makes sure everyone gets some.

Tomas: I disagree. Many students already work part-time jobs to pay tuition, and many internships are unpaid. A requirement would hurt exactly the students who can least afford it.

Score 5 response (133 words)

I think universities should require some form of work experience, but Tomas is right that an unpaid internship cannot be the only way to meet it. Mina's point stands: experience teaches things a classroom cannot, such as how to manage a deadline that affects other people. Making it a requirement also matters, because the students who skip optional internships are often the ones without family connections to find one. However, the requirement should count paid part-time jobs, research assistantships and campus work, as long as students reflect on what they learned. For example, a student working twenty hours a week at a café is already practicing teamwork and handling difficult customers. A flexible requirement like this would give every student work experience without forcing those who need an income to work for free.

Content and elaboration
A clear, qualified position, developed with a reason (who misses out when it is optional), a proposal and a concrete example.
Response to the discussion
Engages both students: it builds on Mina's point and adapts Tomas's objection into a solution, in its own words.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Complex sentences used precisely ("as long as…", "without forcing…").
Language accuracy
Error-free.
Score 4 response (83 words)

In my opinion, universities should require internships. I agree with Mina that internships give students practical experience. When students do an internship, they can use what they learned in class in a real situation, and this helps them find a job after graduation. Tomas says some students cannot work for free, which is true. But universities can help these students by finding paid internships for them. Overall, I believe the benefits of internships are bigger than the problems, so they should be required.

Content and elaboration
A clear position with a reason, but the support stays general: no specific example of what an internship teaches.
Response to the discussion
Responds to both students, though "universities can help…" answers Tomas's objection only briefly.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Competent but plain.
Language accuracy
Minor slips ("bigger than the problems") only.

To reach the next level: Replace the general benefit with one concrete case, and explain how your answer to Tomas would actually work.

Score 3 response (44 words)

I agree with Mina. Internship is very important for students because they can get experience. Experience is important for find a job. If students have experience, company will like them. So university should require internship for all students. It is good for the future.

Content and elaboration
A position, but the reasoning goes in a circle (experience is important because it is important), with no example.
Response to the discussion
Agrees with Mina and largely repeats her point; Tomas is ignored.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Short, repetitive sentences; "important" appears twice in two sentences.
Language accuracy
Frequent article and form errors ("for find a job", "company will like them").

To reach the next level: Add your own reason or example rather than restating Mina, and answer Tomas's objection in one sentence.

Digital resources or physical books for public libraries?

Professor Lee (public policy)

Professor Lee: City libraries have limited budgets. Some people think libraries should now spend most of their money on digital resources like e-books and online databases. Others think physical books and library spaces should remain the priority. Which do you support, and why?

Ravi: Digital resources. People can borrow an e-book at midnight from home, and they never run out of copies.

Elena: Physical books and spaces. For many people the library is the only quiet place to study, and not everyone has a good device or internet at home.

Score 5 response (129 words)

I would side with Elena, mainly because of who actually depends on the library. Ravi's point about convenience is real, but it mostly benefits people who already own a laptop and reliable internet, and they have plenty of other ways to find information. The residents who rely on the library most, such as students in crowded apartments or older people without devices, need something an e-book cannot provide: a quiet, free place to be. In my own neighborhood, the library is full every afternoon with high school students doing homework because they have no space at home. Cutting books and space to fund databases would shift the budget away from them. Libraries should keep buying some digital resources, but not at the cost of the building and the shelves.

Content and elaboration
The position is argued through a clear principle (who depends on the library) and supported with a specific observation.
Response to the discussion
Takes Ravi's point seriously and explains its limit, rather than simply agreeing with Elena.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Varied and precise ("shift the budget away from them", "not at the cost of").
Language accuracy
Error-free.
Score 4 response (88 words)

I support Elena's opinion that physical books and spaces should be the priority. Many people do not have computers or fast internet at home, so they need to go to the library to study and read. Also, reading a physical book is better for the eyes than reading on a screen for a long time. Although Ravi is right that e-books are convenient, I think libraries should first help the people who need them most. Digital resources are useful, but they should not take most of the budget.

Content and elaboration
Two reasons, but the second (eye strain) is asserted, not developed, and neither has a concrete example.
Response to the discussion
Acknowledges Ravi, though only in one clause.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Good control with a modest range.
Language accuracy
Accurate.

To reach the next level: Develop one reason fully with an example rather than listing two, and say why Ravi's point does not change your view.

Score 3 response (37 words)

I think digital resources is better. Because now everyone use phone and computer. Book is old and expensive. E-book is cheap and easy, people can read anywhere. So library should buy more e-book and less paper book.

Content and elaboration
A clear choice, but the claims are broad ("everyone use phone") and unsupported.
Response to the discussion
Neither student is mentioned, and Elena's point about access is ignored even though it challenges this answer directly.
Syntactic and lexical variety
A fragment ("Because now…") and very simple sentences.
Language accuracy
Agreement and plural errors throughout ("resources is", "everyone use", "more e-book").

To reach the next level: Answer the strongest point against you (Elena's), and support your claim with one realistic example.

Government bans or individual choices to cut plastic waste?

Dr. Okafor (environmental science)

Dr. Okafor: Plastic waste keeps growing. Some argue that only government bans, for example on single-use bags and straws, can make a real difference. Others think individual choices and education are more effective in the long run. Which approach do you find more convincing?

Lucas: Bans. People know plastic is bad, but most will not change unless they have to. When my city banned plastic bags, everyone started bringing their own within a month.

Aisha: Education. Bans only cover a few items, but if people understand the problem, they will reduce plastic in every part of their lives.

Score 5 response (123 words)

Lucas's example convinces me that bans should come first, although Aisha describes a better long-term goal. The problem with relying on education is the gap between knowing and doing: most people already know plastic harms the ocean, yet they still accept a bag at the checkout because it is the easiest option. A ban removes that choice, and, as Lucas's city shows, a new habit forms quickly once the old option disappears. That said, bans can only target a few obvious products, so Aisha is right that education matters for everything else. The most effective approach is probably to ban the worst items and use the publicity around each ban to teach people why, so that the rule and the understanding grow together.

Content and elaboration
Explains the mechanism (the gap between knowing and doing) and proposes how the two approaches combine.
Response to the discussion
Uses Lucas's evidence and concedes Aisha's point precisely, without just splitting the difference.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Sophisticated structures handled cleanly.
Language accuracy
Error-free.
Score 4 response (76 words)

I agree with Lucas that government bans are more effective. People usually do not change their behavior if there is no rule. For example, many people know that plastic is bad for the environment, but they still use plastic bags because it is convenient. When there is a ban, people have to change. Aisha's idea is good, but education takes a long time and not everyone will listen. So I think bans are the better choice.

Content and elaboration
A relevant example and a sound reason, though the example is a general observation rather than something specific.
Response to the discussion
Responds to both students, but dismisses Aisha quickly.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Clear, with limited range.
Language accuracy
Accurate.

To reach the next level: Engage with what Aisha's approach does better before explaining why bans still win.

Score 3 response (41 words)

Plastic is very bad for environment and animals. Many animal die because of plastic in the sea. I think government and people both should do something. Government can make law and people can stop use plastic. Everybody should protect the earth.

Content and elaboration
Never really answers the question of which approach is more convincing; the general statements about plastic are off-target.
Response to the discussion
Does not engage with either student's argument.
Syntactic and lexical variety
Simple, repetitive structures.
Language accuracy
Frequent errors ("many animal die", "stop use plastic").

To reach the next level: Choose a side in the first sentence, then use one of the students' points to explain why.

Real Student Answers, AI-Scored

For range beyond the annotated samples, LingoLeap publishes more than 16,000 Academic Discussion answers written by students in the app, each with the AI score and feedback it received, organised by the class subject of the prompt.

Many of these answers were scored before the 2026 format change, so their scores use the old 0-30 scale rather than the 0-5 task scale, and some feedback is in Chinese. Read them for the variety of real arguments and mistakes, and use the annotated samples above to calibrate what each level looks like.

Browse all Academic Discussion subjects with student answers →

Cómo aprender de los ejemplos sin copiarlos

Escribe primero, lee el ejemplo después

Intenta responder al enunciado por tu cuenta antes de ver la muestra. Luego compara tu versión para identificar qué te faltó en estructura, desarrollo o tono.

Analiza la estructura, no las palabras

Fíjate en cómo está organizada la respuesta — dónde se expresa la posición, cómo se desarrollan los argumentos, cómo funciona el cierre. Aplica la misma lógica estructural con tu propio contenido.

Observa qué hace específico a un argumento

Nota cómo ambos ejemplos usan detalles concretos ("martes y jueves por la mañana", "estructura celular y vías metabólicas"). Practica generar tus propios detalles específicos para distintos enunciados.

Presta atención a las diferencias de tono entre tareas

El correo suena personal y conversacional. La discusión suena analítica y mesurada. Practica cambiar entre estos registros según el tipo de tarea.

Usa los ejemplos como punto de referencia

Después de cada práctica, compara tu respuesta con un ejemplo sólido. Pregúntate: ¿respondí a todos los puntos del enunciado? ¿Son mis argumentos lo suficientemente específicos? ¿Es adecuado mi tono?

Errores frecuentes después de leer respuestas modelo

Memorizar frases de las respuestas modelo

Los evaluadores pueden identificar el lenguaje memorizado. Aprende la estrategia de fondo (argumentos específicos, estructura clara) y aplícala con tus propias palabras.

Intentar reproducir el estilo exacto

Tu estilo de escritura no tiene que coincidir con el del modelo. Lo que importa es que respondas al enunciado con claridad, aportes argumentos específicos y mantengas un tono apropiado.

Solo leer ejemplos sin ponerse a escribir

Leer es pasivo. Escribir es activo. Necesitas redactar respuestas bajo condiciones cronometradas para desarrollar la velocidad y la fluidez que los ejemplos demuestran.

Asumir que toda respuesta debe ser larga

El ejemplo del email es relativamente breve pero está completamente desarrollado. La extensión debe estar al servicio del contenido — no rellenes tu respuesta con palabras innecesarias.

Ignorar la rúbrica al estudiar los ejemplos

Siempre vincula los ejemplos con los criterios de calificación. Entender por qué una respuesta obtiene una buena puntuación es más valioso que simplemente admirar la escritura.

Cómo practicar con respuestas modelo

1

Elige un enunciado y pon el cronómetro

7 minutos para el Email, 10 minutos para la Academic Discussion. Escribe tu respuesta bajo presión de tiempo real.

2

Compara tu respuesta con el ejemplo

Busca diferencias en la estructura, la especificidad de los argumentos, el tono y la cobertura del enunciado. Identifica 1 o 2 áreas concretas para mejorar.

3

Evalúate con la rúbrica

Usa las rúbricas de TOEFL Writing para estimar tu puntaje. Sé honesto sobre qué dimensiones son sólidas y cuáles necesitan trabajo.

4

Reescribe la sección más débil

No reescribas toda la respuesta. Concéntrate en la parte que más necesita mejorar e inténtalo de nuevo.

5

Obtén retroalimentación externa

La autoevaluación tiene sus límites. Usa herramientas con inteligencia artificial o un tutor para identificar puntos ciegos en tu escritura.

Read these after you have written your own answer, not before. For the routine that makes that work — timing, self-scoring against the rubric, and the one task you can drill free — see the TOEFL writing practice guide.

Escribe tus propias respuestas para el TOEFL

Practica con enunciados realistas y recibe retroalimentación con IA basada en las rúbricas de evaluación, con indicaciones claras sobre cómo mejorar tu escritura.

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Dónde puedo encontrar ejemplos de TOEFL Writing?
Los materiales oficiales de práctica del TOEFL incluyen respuestas de muestra. Además, esta página ofrece ejemplos ilustrativos de Email Writing y Academic Discussion con análisis de por qué son efectivos.
¿Debo memorizar respuestas modelo de TOEFL Writing?
No. Memorizar respuestas modelo perjudicará tu puntaje porque los evaluadores buscan expresión original. En cambio, estudia los ejemplos para entender qué los hace efectivos — la estructura, la especificidad de los argumentos, el tono — y aplica esos principios con tus propias palabras.
¿Qué hace que un ejemplo de TOEFL Writing sea bueno?
Un buen ejemplo responde a todos los aspectos del enunciado, presenta una organización clara, aporta argumentos específicos, mantiene un tono apropiado y demuestra dominio del idioma. Se siente como un primer borrador realista, no como un ensayo sobre-editado.
¿Estos ejemplos son de exámenes TOEFL reales?
No. Los ejemplos de esta página son respuestas ilustrativas creadas para demostrar estrategias de escritura efectivas. Están modelados según el formato y las expectativas del TOEFL 2026, pero no provienen de exámenes reales.
¿Cómo debo usar las respuestas modelo para mejorar?
Lee el ejemplo y luego analiza por qué funciona usando los criterios de la rúbrica. Intenta escribir tu propia respuesta al mismo enunciado antes de ver el ejemplo. Compara tu versión para identificar qué te faltó en estructura, desarrollo o uso del idioma.
¿Las respuestas de alto puntaje tienen que ser perfectas?
No. Los materiales oficiales del TOEFL tratan las respuestas de Email y Academic Discussion como primeros borradores. Se esperan y aceptan errores menores de gramática o vocabulario. Lo que importa es la comunicación clara, el contenido relevante y una organización efectiva.

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