TOEFL Practice, Section 3: Speaking

The speaking section of the TOEFL takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will be asked 6 speaking questions. The first two are about familiar topics, and the other four are about short readings, lectures, and conversations. You will have a short amount of time after you read each question to prepare your response. Then you will be given a short amount of time to speak into a microphone. Try the following speaking examples. Questions 1 and 2: Familiar Topics In Questions 1 and 2 you will be asked to give an opinion or explanation related to a familiar topic. 1. What do you think your life will look like after retirement? Preparation time: 15 seconds Response time: 45 seconds Listen to the sample response. I don't see myself as a person who will ever fully retire. 2. Would you prefer to study in a classroom or take an online course? If I had the choice between an online course and a course at a college or university, I would choose the classroom setting. Question 3 and 4 3. 4. 5.

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