TOEFL Speaking Section: Strategies for All 4 Tasks

Overview of TOEFL Speaking

The TOEFL iBT speaking section consists of 4 tasks and lasts about 17 minutes. You'll speak into a microphone, and your responses are recorded and sent to ETS for scoring.

Task 1: Independent Speaking Task

Format: Express your opinion on a familiar topic (45 seconds to respond)

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Task 2: Campus Announcement

Format: Read a campus announcement, listen to a conversation, then summarize (60 seconds)

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Task 3: Academic Concept

Format: Read about an academic concept, listen to a lecture, then explain (60 seconds)

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Task 4: Academic Lecture

Format: Listen to a lecture on an academic topic and summarize (60 seconds)

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Scoring Criteria

Practice with Pronunly

Pronunly helps you improve the delivery aspect of your TOEFL speaking score by: