The TOEFL Speaking section is a rapid-fire 20 minutes of reading, listening, jotting down notes, and (most of all) speaking. There’s a lot to do and keep track of during this section, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily, we’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to … Read more
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 tasks in total, and the whole … Read more
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The TOEFL Speaking section can be intimidating: You have to record yourself talking for an exam? What kinds of TOEFL Speaking questions will you be asked? How many questions are there? What will you need to talk about? How long will you need to speak? In this guide, we answer all those questions and more … Read more
Speaking Pratice 3: Phrases for Both Tasks 5 and 6 Naming the source: According to [the woman/professor]. The [male student/professor] says that. The [student/professor] states that. (for reporting facts, not opinions) In the [lecture/conversation], we heard that.. As the [student/professor] says, … Showing a contrast: But on the other hand,. Meanwhile,. In contrast,. ., however,. … Read more