Toefl Speaking

Question Details
Question Explanation
Time Breakdown

Question 1

Asks about your general opinion on a wide range of possible issues. You usually have just two options.

- 15 seconds to prepare

Independent Speaking

- 45 seconds to speak

Question 2

Report on the opinion of one of the speakers in the conversation and explain why he or she feels that way.

- 50 seconds to read/take notes

Campus Announcement and Conversation

- 60-120 seconds to listen/take notes

- 30 seconds to prepare

- 60 seconds to speak

Question 3

Explain the academic topic introduced in the reading and describe the main points about the topic described in the lecture.

- 45 seconds to read/take notes

Academic Reading and Lecture

- 60-120 seconds to listen/take notes

- 30 seconds to prepare

- 60 seconds to speak

Question 4

Sum up the topic and main points from the lecture.

- 120-180 seconds to listen/take notes

Academic Lecture

- 20 seconds to prepare

- 60 seconds to speak

How to answer the question

1. Choice question

! deside for one side!

DO NOT say I think A is good, but B is also good, balabalabala

2. Use a template

vocabulary 🚀

structure 🧱

Time-saver ⏰

3. Structure your answer

introduction

transition

Reason 1

Example 1

Reason 2

Example 2

4. Use transitions

First, second

for instance, for example

5. Use synonyms

I think -> I believe

6. Choose the easier side

There is no correct side!

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