TOEFL i BT Speaking Overview Section Speaking Content

TOEFL i. BT Speaking Overview Section Speaking Content Time 6 speaking tasks Total time: 20 minutes 2 independent tasks Prep time: 15─30 seconds 4 integrated tasks Response time: 45─60 seconds Score /30

2. Independent Tasks 1 and 2 • Questions are based on knowledge and experience. • 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to speak. • Task 1: Ø Make a choice within a category. Ø Describe a person, place, object, event, or activity. Ø Example: Describe the person you admire most and explain why. • Task 2: Ø Make a choice between two options. Ø Example: Do you prefer to study alone or in a group? Explain why.

3. Integrated Tasks 3 and 4 • Read a passage, listen to a passage, and answer a question on the relationship between them. • Task 3: Campus task Ø Read a university notice. Ø Listen to two students discuss the notice. Ø Question: Which student has a strong opinion and why? • Task 4: Academic task Ø Read a short passage on academic topic. Ø Listen to a lecture. Ø Question: Show examples from the lecture relate to a definition or concept from the reading. • 45 seconds to read, 75 seconds to listen, 30 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to speak

4. Integrated Tasks 5 and 6 • Listen to a passage and answer a question about it. • Task 5: Campus task Ø Listen to a conversation about a student problem. Ø Summarize the problem and suggestions made to resolve it. Ø State which suggestion you prefer and why. • Task 6: Academic task Ø Listen to the lecture with general information and two main points. Ø Summarize general information and how it relates to the main points. • One to two minutes to listen, 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to speak

5. Speaking • Narrator will tell you to put on headphones and adjust microphone volume. • Computer guides you through speaking tasks. Ø no need to press NEXT or OK

6. Independent Tasks: Preparing • See and hear the question. • Begin to prepare after the beep. You’ll see the clock count down. • Prepare simple outline using key words only.

7. Independent Tasks: Responding • Narrator: Ø “Get ready to answer the question. ” Ø “Begin speaking after the beep. ” • You will hear the beep, then see the clock begin to count down. Ø Answer the question according to outline. Ø Speak clearly.

8. Integrated Tasks • Example: Task 4 Ø Read and take notes on a short academic passage. Ø Listen and take notes on a related lecture.

9. Integrated Tasks: Responding • Narrator: Ø “Get ready to answer the question. ” Ø “Begin preparing after the beep. ” • Make an outline using your notes. • When answering, Ø speak clearly. Ø use familiar grammar and vocabulary.

10. Top Score Features • Delivery Ø clear, fluid, and well-paced Ø understandable pronunciation Ø natural rhythm, stress, and intonation • Language Use Ø appropriate word choice Ø correct grammar including basic and complex structures • Topic Development

11. Topic Development • Develop topic fully: Topic Statement Ø Answer question completely. Ø Make a topic statement and support Main it with two main points and added detail. Point 1 Ø Present facts in a logical order and Detail use transitions to connect ideas. Main Point 2 Detail • Integrated tasks: Ø Integrate information from a reading and listening passage. Ø Summarize and paraphrase.

12. Who Scores Your Response? • Between three and six certified ETS raters score your response. • Response is scored from zero to four. • Final score is out of 30.