Washback: How the TOEFL® iBT Shapes Language Learning

Send us a textIn this episode of the TOEFL Speaking Prep Podcast, we explore how high-stakes exams like the TOEFL iBT® influence language learning strategies and motivation. Drawing on fascinating research from Turkey, we dive into how students preparing for both the globally recognized TOEFL and local university exams approached their studies, often in surprising ways.We challenge the assumption that pressure leads to laser-focused preparation and uncover unexpected insights about student mo...