TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 9
Good Idea Style (Independent) “Nowadays, some people use extreme methods, including surgery, to change their appearance. They do this because they want to look more attractive. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your answer with details and examples.” I think its a really fantastic idea…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 8
Good Idea Style (Independent) Some companies have rules that forbid employees from using personal cell phones during working hours. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.” I think it’s a really terrible idea to…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 7
Paired Choice Style Questions (Independent) “Some teachers encourage their students to work alone on projects and compete with each other. Other teachers encourage them to collaborate and work in groups. Which approach do you think is better?” I think teachers should encourage their students to collaborate on assignments.…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 6
Paired Choice Style Questions (Independent) “Some people like to watch television news programs every day, while others like to watch them only now and then. Which do you prefer? Include details and examples to support your explanation.” I definitely prefer to watch the news only occasionally. There are…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 5
Paired Choice Style Questions (Independent) “There are many different approaches to academic studies, and all of them have specific benefits. Do you prefer to study for tests in a group, or to study alone? Include details and examples to support your explanation.” I prefer studying for my tests…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 4
Note: There are four types of TOEFL speaking questions. This page has sample questions and answers for each question type (integrated and independent). Agree/Disagree Style Questions “Do you agree or disagree with the following sentence? We can learn a lot from making mistakes.” I totally agree that we…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 3
Agree/Disagree Style Questions “Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for children to have teachers who are young, even if they are inexperienced.” I think it’s better for students to have young teachers even if they’re a little bit inexperienced. First of all,…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 2
Agree/Disagree Style Questions “Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should help their parents with household chores as soon as they are old enough. Use details and examples in your response.” I think it’s a great idea for kids to do household chores as soon…
TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions and Responses 1
Agree/Disagree Style Questions “State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your reasons using specific details in your argument. Teachers should assign daily homework to students.” I agree with the idea of giving children homework on a daily basis. I feel this way for…
4 Clever Ways to Practice for the TOEFL Speaking Section
What to Expect from the TOEFL Speaking Section Speaking has two types of tasks: Integrated and Independent. Integrated Speaking requires you to respond orally to a question that is introduced by a short text or an audio clip. Independent Speaking asks you to answer a question based on your own experiences and opinions. There are six…
Top 10 Speaking Tips for the TOEFL iBT® Test
1. Find friends with whom you can practice speaking English – the more confident you are with speaking English, the easier you will find the TOEFL® speaking section of your exam. Need friends to practice with? Find friends on English, baby! 2. Choose questions from the end of…