TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Answers

These practice speaking questions closely resemble what you’ll see on the real TOEFL.  First is a collection of independent TOEFL speaking samples (question one).  After that are the integrated TOEFL speaking questions (questions 2 to 4).

 

Question One (Independent)

 

The first TOEFL Speaking question is the independent task.  It’s also called the “personal choice” question.  You must give your personal opinion on a everyday topic. You have 15 seconds to prepare, and 45 seconds to speak.

 

Practice 1: Daily Homework

Practice 2: Household Chores

Practice 3: Young Teachers

Practice 4: Making Mistakes

Practice 5: Studying For Tests

Practice 6: Television News

Practice 7: Working on Projects

Practice 8: Cell Phone Bans

Practice 9: Cosmetic Surgery

Practice 10: University Budgets

 

Question Two (Campus Announcement)

 

The second TOEFL speaking question is the campus announcement task. First, you read a short announcement, article or letter which describes a change that is happening on campus, or suggests a change. Next, you hear two students talk about the reading. One of the students agrees or disagrees with the change. Finally, you must summarize both the reading and the listening.  You will have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 60 seconds to speak.

 

Practice 1: Campus Fitness Center

Practice 2: Mandatory Quiet Hours

Practice 3: Campus Tours

 

Question Three (General to Specific)

 

The third TOEFL speaking question is the general-to-specific task. First, you have 45 seconds to read a short  article on an academic topic. The reading is usually about a specific term or concept. It defines the term and give some basic details.  Next, you hear a short lecture about the same topic.  The lecture will explain the topic using one or two examples. Finally, you must summarize the reading and lecture. You will have 30 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to speak.

 

Practice 1: Convergent Evolution

Practice 2: Social Impact Framing

 

Question Four (Academic Lecture)

 

The fourth TOEFL speaking question is the academic lecture task. First, you will listen to a lecture that describes two “things.”  The “things” might be two characteristics of something, two features of something, two changes caused by something or two definitions of something. Next, you will be asked to summarize the lecture. You will have 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to speak.

 

Practice 1: Low Light Animals

Practice 2: Dry Environments

 

TOEFL Speaking Guides and Templates

 

 

 

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