TOEFL Speaking Practice: 10 Sample Questions and Answers
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These TOEFL Speaking practice questions were designed by TST Prep to copy the same structure and style of the real TOEFL iBT test. Not only will you have practice questions, but also sample answers with transcripts and a detailed explanation of each answer by TST Prep’s Head Instructor, Josh MacPherson.
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I can't believe I'm here again. I be been watching on UA-cam.
Thanks
thanks!!
Thank you so much for helping and guiding me through. I got 29/30 in speaking and a overall of 105 on my first attempt which is more than what I needed.✨
When?
Happy to help and thanks for letting me know! If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/
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Can you please help me ? @komal Sharma
@@ManpreetKaur-pd8dw me too
Hi
All these comments are so positive but THIS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE! I cant think of anything to say even though i live in America and have been speaking the language since i was 12!? I watched every video , recorded myself numerous times it NEVER comes out right! This is insane, like im going to work for NASA wtffffffff
Keep practicing and stay motivated. Consistent practice is the best way to improve. Here is a document you may find helpful. It is called, How to Think of Reasons and Examples - drive.google.com/file/d/1NpEhd9BLNVKOuOO08LpJ6lA2NSLOZgJO/view?usp=sharing
@@TSTPrep Update. I got a 26 on speaking , it was what i needed. Thank you very much, tips were super helpfull.
@@simonaatanasova4076 Congratulations and thank you for letting us know!
@@simonaatanasova4076first i read your comment above i was like ok so its not just me but then you gave the exam and i am happy for you but i got 14 last time
Yes it's weird more than difficult I guess, my English is very good and I speak it all the time with people but the pattern of the exam is just so forced 😂 Like you are not acting natural with a countdown and a template
My TOEFL scores came out a few hours agora (115/120) and I want to thank you for all the great content. All of your videos were extremely helpful! 🙏
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Thank you so much Josh! I took the test recently and scored a 116 with 2 days of practice. Just watched your UA-cam videos! You're helping so many students out there- kudos! Infact one of the questions in this video was in the actual test!!
Congrats! That's an incredible score and thank you for sharing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/? It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep.
Hello Josh! I wanted to thank you so much, for a month and a half I prepared for my TOEFLibt with your content. Today I got my results and I’m so so happy and grateful for your help!
The school that I’m applying to required me to get an 80 but I was aiming for 100, and that’s exactly the result I got! 😭
Overall: reading 23, listening 24, speaking 28 and writing 25
I wanted to thank you because I actually thought my lowest score was going to be speaking and look! It was my best!
Please don’t stop making this content, it helps a lot of people! You’re exercises helped me a lot to get an idea on what the test would be like and I definitely feel like I improved a lot with the language!
Thank you so so much! 🥺💗💗
Wonderful news Luisa and such kind words, thank you so much for sharing! If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/
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This video series is amazing! I have a requirement only for speaking section for my TAship. And I followed Josh's videos for a week (~1hrs/day?) and I score 28/30 in speaking section which is more than I need! This is my first UA-cam comment and I'm so thrilled and excited to recommend his videos to everyone!
Thank you TST Prep for being a great help while I was preparing for my TOEFL. I got a score of 111 ( Reading 29, listening 27, speaking 30 and writing 25) and I am incredibly grateful to your channel.
Congratulations and thank you for your kind words. It means A LOT. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link -
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I just started my preparation nd i'm weak at speaking could you tell me what questions did you got in your exam
@@meghanachamakuri532 My independent question was something related to career choices. But i must tell you that the probability of getting the same question is very low. I would suggest you to practice speaking with all the resources that you have at your disposal. All the best.
@@palaksrivastava7144 Tq
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Hi Josh, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your lessons. No words could truly describe how grateful I am, you look like such an amazing person, I hope nothing but the best for you, your family and everyone in the tst prep group.
PS: Please know that yesterday I told my bf that he MUST receive private lessons with you when he starts to prepare for his toefl, and he will(he also likes you and knows how much I appreciate you and your team)
Im sending you blessings and lots of love
Greetings from Honduras❤
Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment. Much appreciated!
Hi!! I just want to say thank you for your videos with tips and practices
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@@TSTPrep sure!
Thanks a lot for this video, it helped me pass the exam and get the score I was hoping for!!! 27/30 on speaking. You are such an amazing teacher.
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Bless you Josh! wonderful channel. Gave my Toefl 2 years ago and had ample time to prepare. Scored 111. Got no time to prepare this time around, but I know you got me covered
Thanks for commenting and best of luck!
Thanks a lot for all your videos and resources
I practiced for toefl for less than 10 days and used many of your videos. They helped me a lot
I scored a 29/30 on speaking and a overall of 115
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@@TSTPrep sure!
Hello! I'd like to thank you because I took Toefl for the first time and watched a bunch of your videos as a last minute preparation, and one of the questions here was in the actual test!! I got a 114 (29/29/28/28) and I can't thank you enough:)
Amazing score and congrats! If it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you say the same thing at this link - sotellus.com/r/tst-prep/ It will help people on Google learn about my site, TST Prep.
may i know what question it was?
@@dilan8005 It awas the one about kids using social media. The question was phrased a bit differently, I could use the exact same answer that I used for the question in the video :)
Wow congratulations
Hi, did you take the exam at home?
Hey Josh! Lots of love from Nepal.. I don't think anyone needs to go for tutoring when we have teacher like you.....Got my results today and it was way more than expected..Thanks again...Keep teaching us👌❤️
Great news and happy to hear you have earned the score you needed!
This is gold. I will do the exam this saturday. I'm so scared of the speaking, I need a 23 and I might not get it... But I'm practicing a lot
As well i need a 100 overall. Last time I did this exam was 2018 and got 91.. Hope I can do it better this time
Thank you for commenting and good luck on your next test!. If you need additional help, I would recommend a speaking evaluation - tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-speaking-evaluation/ - this 30-minute call was designed to give students like you feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.
These videos are awesome, I love your books in the bookshell behind.
I received my scores yesterday and scord 99/120. Watched many of your videos. Thanks for this content.
Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment and congratulations on your score!
I had my TOEFL Exam in 30th April and I had around 3 days to prepare for the test. The speaking section was a big Achilles heel for me since I have bad habit of stammering even under a little bit of pressure. Your previous videos gave me the required practice to increase my confidence enough to get 23 in the speaking section(22 was the cut-off). Also, I got 29 in each of the other sections. Hence, 110 in total. Thank you so much! Maybe if I had access to this video before the exam, it would have been a little bit better😥.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy to hear you have earned the score you needed!
yeah yeah we get that you are smart. Do not have to brag about excelling the exam after preparing for only 3 days. It is impossible for non native speakers to do that unless they had western education based on English as first language. So stop. It gives the wrong idea to students who are appearing for the exam about the difficulty level of the test. apparently I see mostly Indians bragging about it in the comments. someone prepared for 2 days and got 120 and some of them even did not study at all. Bravo!!
@@srvbhmk265 they actually speak English in India, so it is not that hard for them to get high scores. They just face some difficulties in pronunciation.
I prepared for one month, watching a couple of your videos every day, jotting down all of your remarks...Took the test a week ago - 25R, 24L, 30S, 28W - I NEVER thought I'd get 30 in speaking, it was all thanks to your advice. I'm so happy with my scores that align with most of my dream universities. Thanks a lot, Josh, I owe you one
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Hey Josh
I wanna thank you for these videos.
I scored Reading 26, Listening 29, Speaking 30, Writing 27 all with just your videos and free resources.
Thank you very much!!!!
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Hey guys, can some of you who actually took the test and received their score explain their speaking session experience and their score? In this video, the example answers are magnificient and quite long. Were y’all able to speak in that way of full and rich? I normally was confident in speaking, but after these example answers, feeling quite insecure lol.
Came here to express my gratitude for your help. Got my result today and it came out pretty well🌸. I couldn't have done without your tutorial videos. Thanks, Josh and the team.🙏💕
Thanks so much and have great day
Thank you! Always good to hear when someone can put this test behind them.
I wanna thank you so much for your videos. I just received my TOEFL scores today. I got 27 in speaking because of your templates and I studied for two weeks only.
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@@TSTPrep I already did😍 thank you so much, you’re an inspiration
Thank you so much Josh! I can see you are a master in TOEFL. I already took the test and I was feeling so much confortable because I saw a lot of your videos. Thank you so much for your tips and your words of support while studying :) ♥
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!
Hello Josh! I took the TOEFL with a few days of preparation, and realized too close to the date of the test that speaking was the hardest part for me! However, with your speaking practice and the help of an AI recording website, I got the results I needed. I think I failed one speaking task but I composed myself and quickly reflected on what my mistakes had been. I felt insecure about my delivery because I did not fully understand the academic concept that was briefly flashed to me, so I said exactly that in my last task... it was something like "Even though I did not fully understand the concept of blah, blah. I did understand ...and went on and on about what I had understood. I nailed that last speaking task and I am sure that it increased my score. My tip is relax and speak as much as you can. Thanks again Josh!
Great, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for helping me so much through my Toefl iBT exam I got 99 on my first try which is more than I needed . R: 25, L:23, S:28, W:23
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Hi Josh, I just want to say thanks. Your videos really helped me a lot to pass my test, and get the score I needed. You are very considerate, and inspiring teacher. Though I am not a native speaker, and haven't been to any English-speaking country. I had no tutor, studied on my own and relied only on your courses. I confidently can say things has went off well, and couldn't be better. 🌺🌸🌹🥰
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Hello Dear, I'm so decided to take it! Have u some suggestions?
@@funny100m12 Well, first of all you have to study 3 hours each day for three months before taking the test. For the speaking and writing sections you have to follow the templates. But it is great to listen, and read academic topics, and build strong vocabulary. Then you can use some materials like books and channels. I recommend 400 word must have for the TOEFL, it is for free and very helpful, cuz the vocabulary are always illustrated in a short text. Best advice is to improve what you can't and don't waste time for something else. But obviously if you are a native speaker it will be much easier. I am not, so therefore it was quite harsh.
Good luck.
@@hamzzaismail9902, Deeply I appreciate u! I'm not a native speaker. Let me go down to business!
Thank you so much for help me providing so many exercises!! All the tips included were great! I really appreciate all the great content included in this website.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!
Thank you so much for all these templates and all these free practice questions. i was able to get 28 in speaking and got my goal scores! It took 4x but I’m so happy it’s over with!!! Thank u for ur team for providing free tests for everyone! I never bought any practice product coz I’m already spending so much on the exam!
Great news and happy to hear you have earned the score you needed!
This was a big help... Thank you for sharing this for free... Means a lot ❤
I love and appreciate your honesty about having recorded the response many times 🥰
The best channel to come and learn tips and tricks of TOFEL.
Thank you for your support :) Much appreciated!
These videos helped me so much! I got and overall of 103 (24R, 29L, 26S, 24W) and I needed 94 to apply for an exchange program. I'm so thankful =)
Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your score. I am happy to hear you can move on to the next phase of your life.
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I have started my preparation today so im confused about speaking section what kind of questions asked in your exam cloud you tell me some of them so that i will get a clarity to what to prepare nd im bad at speaking
@@meghanachamakuri532 First of all, here are some sample questions with answers - tstprep.com/articles/toefl/questions-topics-and-sample-answers-for-the-speaking-section-of-the-toefl-test/. Also, you may find this speaking guide useful - drive.google.com/file/d/1SJLKY3cXT9KfrhMT0d7zlD86By-VR0EB/view?usp=sharing Hope this helps and let us know if you have any questions.
Heartfelt thanks Josh....this may be incredibly helpful 🙏
Thank you for helping me understanding the speaking task better!
Happy to help.
Thank you for these videos it helped me a lot in passing my TOEFL
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This video was very helpful for speaking practice!
Question and sample responses
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Hi Josh! I want to ask if I can answer Q1 (choose something you think is better) in a way that agrees with both choices? For example, Q1 in the ETS practice test asks me to choose between taking risks and being cautious. Both your and ETS's guidance only mentioned choosing one of the options. However, the world needs both of these to really run
Great question. There are many different ways to answer an independent speaking question. We usually recommend that you stick to one side and focus on it, but it's up to you, as long as you answer the question.
I will be taking my toefl exam this coming sept. i just hope i can do well and have a score that is enough to have my RN lic...and I have been practicing using this and other materials in your link. And I would like to thank you for all your effort for posting this videos. they are very helpful indeed. May God bless you and your family more josh
Hey! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Much appreciated :)
Thank you for this practice video✨
I have my test in two days. I pray for the very best.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck on your test. 😀
@@TSTPrep My results came in today and I got a 24 in my speaking (that’s my lowest score. Thank you✨
great video ! May I know the manner of your practice in your "emergency course" ? Is there some kind of a software to record my voice while i am speaking and also timing me?
Hi there and thank you for asking. The Emergency Course includes practice tests with answer keys, sample speaking responses, and sample essays. As for the Speaking tests, each test comes with a voice recorder and timer. You can create a free account on our site and access one sample practice test if you want to get a better idea of what our tests look like. Here is the link - tstprep.com/sign-up-toefl/
I cant thank you enough...
It make me cutdown all my nervousness abt the exam....
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy to help!
Good evening!
Please tell some more links fr practice questions on speaking
Thank you!
You’re amazing josh ! Your videos helped me a lot 😊 I Feel more confident now … I’ve my test this month . Wish me good luck .
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Good luck on your test and let us know how it goes.
Hey! Thank you so much for these practice samples shared here on UA-cam I regret I didn't discover it earlier right now I just have one month to get ready. I hope to come back with great score as I'm practicing with these. Thanks once again dear teacher!
Thnaks for commenting and good luck on your test!
Eres un maestrazo, un pro!! neta. Eres lo máximo, gracias por ser un excelente ser humano :)
Thank you!
Much appreciated :)
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Josh as always. Scored 30 in my speaking section. Cheers mate.
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Thank you very much for the work you're doing!!! I have only one question, is it mandatory to use personal examples in personal choice - tasks, or it is enough to just provide explanations and details?
We usually recommend that students include a personal example, usually a lie or exaggeration, but if you don't like that idea, you can provide two reasons for your opinion and elaborate on them.
Hey Josh! Got 30/30 on my speaking a while ago thanks to you 😵💫
Appreciate it man 🙏🏾
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Hi Josh!! I have my Toefl ibt test in 2 weeks, your videos are amazing, 1 question. How can I use the seconds to prepare my answer if I really have the templates and notes? Any advice of suggestion?
Hey Josh,
Thanks for your videos, all of them helped me a lot and I scored 93 on my first score. Thanks a lot
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Thanks for a great content 👍🏽you’re such an amazing teacher ! I hope your videos will help me on my test day which is May 22nd . My big concern is the notes 📝 since I’ll be taking my test at home and I’ll be using a marker , and it’s so bad . I can’t even understand what’s written there ( but hopefully everything will go smooth 🤞🤞🤞anyways thanks again for a beautiful and a useful channel 👍🏽👏
It will help . I did my test this morning
Thanks for commenting and best of luck on your test!
@@TSTPrep thank you
@@alialghneimin5637 can you share questions on the writing n speaking sections
I couldn't remeber . It was tough I got 21 . I didi the long format test , unfortunitly
Hi, I just wanted to know whether we are allowed to take notes while are reading/listening to the article/lecture or do we have to wait till the beep sound (the 15sec preparation time) to take note.
You can take notes whenever you like. The only exception is at the beginning of a section when they are reading directions (or during the 10-minute break time in the middle of the test).
Thank you once again Josh! In the checklist, the "Was my intro 15 sec or less?" is one of the criteria they will evaluate us on the test? Because many times my intro took longer, like 20sec, but is there a problem if I could finish the speaking in time?
Hi there Juliana and great question. This isn't really a strong rule and there are many ways to score well on the TOEFL Speaking. It should be fine, but note that your introduction does not have much important information in terms of content and vocabulary so it's a good idea to reduce it to less than 15 seconds so you can develop the topic and expand on your answer.
@@TSTPrep Great to know, thank you!!
Hey Josh! Just wanted to thank you so much for helping me with your great tips! I’ve studied for 7 days just by watching your videos and practicing a bit and scored 27 on speaking! Overall score 105, which is a lot more than enough for my university. That wouldn’t be possible without your amazing helpful tips, you really are an amazing teacher!! Once again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😇
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Hi Josh, thank you so much for this videos, it is just what I needed. Your attitude and enthusiasm motivates me to study even when I don't feel like it. I have a question and I hope you can help me: are we allow to take notes during the speaking process, when we hear the lectures of conversations? It would be great if you could answer me. Thank you again.
You can take notes whenever you like. The only exception is at the beginning of a section when they are reading directions (or during the 10-minute break time in the middle of the test).
Thank you so much TST Prep, i wrote the TOEFL today, and i got L: 29 R:25. I can't wait to see the rest
That’s great news about your reading and listening scores!
Great tutor ,with great materials , thanks for sharing
Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment!
Thank you a lot for all the videos and help. I passed my TOEFL exam in Argentina and it would be definetely more harder without your help
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@@TSTPrep sure i will do it, it is the last thing i could do!!!!
thank you so much for helping me to prepare a TOEFL test
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!
I am finding it hard to make the 4th speaking task concise and short. I tend to explain every detail, which is literally a fast forward version of the lecture itself! I will work on that. Thanks for these sample answers
Thanks for commenting and good luck with your studies!
Thankyou so much boss I got a 30/30 in speaking after barely 2 days of dedicated practice and I really only relied on all of your videos. My 117 score is credited to you :) much love
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Hello. For question 1 : How do we know if our content is good ?
If we speak enough, we use transitional words, personal experiences… do we have the best mark possible ?
For question 2,3,4 : Can we take notes with pen/paper when we read and while the lecture is given ?
First of all, here is a link to Speaking and Writing
Grading Rubrics - drive.google.com/file/d/1iolSNHhF9QNCqeH1AOEZ6gC_VrrTYFWs/view?usp=sharing
You may as well be interested in our Speaking Evaluation service - store/toefl-speaking-evaluation/ - this 30-minute call was designed to give students like you feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.
As for note-taking, yes, you can take notes while reading and listening. However, for the TOEFL ibt Home edition, you may not take notes on regular paper. You should use a small desktop whiteboard with an erasable marker - www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/register/at-home-requirements.html#accordion-ee9441c3a9-item-9e3595f265
Thanks for the clap at the end, encouraging after trying hard the whole time
Happy to help!
It was a completely unplanned adventure that I would never have been able to do if I had plans with someone else. I just need some explanation about this sentence. (would+present perfect->-if + past perfect) ! / => I would never have been able to do it if I had planned with someone else.
"I would never have been able to do it if I had planned with someone else." This is correct, it looks like you understand the grammar rule. To be honest, I wouldn't worry too much about this kind of grammar tense in TOEFL Speaking and speaking in general. It's fairly rare.
Hello Josh
Thank you for your thorough and easy-to-understand explanation. I have a question, is it mandatory to give a short conclusion for question type 1, 2, and 3 and also to include a personal example/anecdote for question type 1?
Conclusions are optional for both the speaking and writing tasks (all of them). Use them if you have the time, but do not worry if you do not. As for Speaking question 1, we usually recommend that students include a personal example, usually a lie or exaggeration, but if you don't like that idea, you can provide two reasons for your opinion and elaborate on them.
Thank you so much for your detailed answer!!! I really appreciate your guidance and kindness❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for guiding me👍👍
This is the best video! Loads of thanks 🙏 josh.
Thanks :) Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.
Hi josh...i have been watching your videos and they have been grt.
My exam is tomorrow.... Wish me luck pals
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
@@TSTPrep I have written it and it went well ...am hoping to see the result by the end of the week
Amazing video.
Thank you so much. All your videos have been helping me a lot! But just one question I want to ask about speaking part 2. I know that during this part, I have to briefly summarize the announcement letter before talking about the conversation, but what I wonder is this: If the letter says something like “campus construction should take place during the summer break because 1. it’s disruptive 2. it’ll finish quicker when the weather is usually good”, do I have to include these two reasons in my response? Or can I just not tell the reasons and go straight to discussing the listening part?
Great question! Yes, you do not have to say the reasons from the reading, you will naturally include them when you talk about the listening.
@@TSTPrep That’s great! Because last time when I toke the Toefl test, I included the reasons in my response, but then ran out of time at the end. I couldn’t fully explain the second reason from the conversation. :( This isn’t really related to this speaking video, but if you could reply, do I have to include a conclusion, even if it’s just one sentence, to get full mark? I’m really struggling to get a 30 in writing, and I don’t know why I’m getting my points deducted.
@@oneallme Good question and no, it's not necessary. I do recommend a sentence or two because I find it strange to write an essay without a conclusion, but it's optional.
Awesome, Thanks!
I want to understand the answer in the question N4, type 2, the answer give the change and a little explanation about that and the reason of the student to support that idea, but the question say "state his opinion and the reason" not to explain what is the change. it is always necessary to give a summary about the change?
I made it to the end ,,yeah...Thanks guys
Thank you so much a great video
It's the first time I took a speaking test and I totally failed it doesn't feel great I thought my English was good but it's okay everything needs work and I will come back to the comment 2month later and update you guys
Thanks for commeting! If you want some additional help, you can check out our site: www.tstprep.com :)
You are helping a lot !! tomorrow is my test I hope I can pass I need a good score :)
How did it go?
Hi Greg, can you please share more on speaking practice. I have my exams on 26 April could use your help. I have gone through almost all your materials online.
Greg?
@@TSTPrep sorry Josh!!!
thank you so much, josh and team
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!
Hello Josh! I want to thank you so much! I got 101 which is what I needed!! Your speaking and writing templates really helped me! I even had something about ballast water on test day 😂 So thank you very much for your amazing videos!
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Hi,
What we should do if we support both agree and disagree statements, how do we conclude the point and put our statement in support of the statement for both.
You can take a nuanced view if you like, but I strongly advise against it. Trying to argue both sides is almost always harder and more time-consuming, You don't get extra points for having a complicated idea, thus the best thing to do is choose one side and argue it.
This was useful! Thank you for making this!
Happy to help!
Wow, this is a tough play.
Good material to smash up the Toefl.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!
Hey Josh, could u please provide me tips for answering Q3 and Q4, I struggle to:
-listen and take notes at the same time
-structure my answer
Here are the links that you might find useful - ua-cam.com/video/AG7oEF_aykM/v-deo.htmlsi=Nzo9YzzzBiQBYVUB, ua-cam.com/video/Drz021FVspk/v-deo.htmlsi=ikOcJSKtnIyn6RSg, tstprep.com/articles/toefl/taking-notes-for-the-listening-section-of-the-toefl-test/. If you are still struggling, I would recommend meeting with one of our TOEFL Speaking teachers for a speaking evaluation. This 30-minute call was designed to give students like you feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.
tstprep.com/store/toefl-speaking-evaluation/
Thanks so much for this! My test is this week.
Me too my test is this Wednesday, the 4th of May. Best luck to us.
Me too Wednesday 🙂
@@dbdouaa4719 me too . Good luck🤞
Me too, Saturday. Good luck guys.
Ps: Thanks to you Josh.
Good luck, everyone!
I would like to ask about the independent task, do you think I should narrate a story? or giving 2 valid reasons supporting my point of view will be enough?
Either way will work just fine. Pick an approach that works best for you. I usually recommend two examples because you can usually add more details and vary your vocabulary, but in the end, it's up to you.
@@TSTPrep thank you
You should apply for the God position bro.
So, thoughtful of you.
Hello, I just wanted to ask if we will be able to see the passages while recording the audios? Or are we suppose to take notes of the passages, and will have no chance to reread it?
The Reading passage (in questions 2 and 3) will disappear after a certain amount of time and won't return.
10:57 Q1
30:10 Q2
41:19 Q4
1 minute for these questions is so short in my opinion! I wish you had a bit more time, because I always need to rush when answering them and cant talk about all the points I want to make.
Thank you for your feedback.
thank you teacher.❤I hope I can pass my toefl test😊
Thanks for commenting and good luck on your test!
Thank you so much josh
Love from Bhutan ❤️
very nice, thank you!
45s-60s is such a short amount of time to develop an answer, i'm fr the biggest rambler ever no matter the language this is a struggle 😩😩
You're not alone! Lots of students feel the same way. It's weird to speak "on command". The best cure I know for this is to practice in a TOEFL-like situation, use a timer, record your response, and try to get used to those weird settings by continuing to practice every day. Hope that helps!
@@TSTPrep Thank you for the advice! I did take the test, rambled too much, kinda stuttered, got cut off and scored not great in speaking but oh well
still got the score I needeeeed, and your videos were a big help so thank you!!
My final score was 107 with R-30 L-30 S-22 W-25 and I prepared in 2 days with your vids :DD so really super grateful hehe
Really wished the speaking part could have been with an interviewer though, I'm usually much better at irl conversation too bad TOEFL doesn't care about rizz lol
@@nan032 Great! Happy to hear you have earned the score you needed!
Thank you
Am i allowed to take notes while listening to the lecture or reading the article?
Josh please reply to my comment as quickly as possible. I have a question. Which speaking template should I use? Basic or advanced? Please respond Please Please Please because my test is very close.
Use the one you feel most comfortable with. Lately, I have been encouraging students to mix between templates to build something of their own. You can earn a high score with either template. In general, the most important part of your Speaking score is your own speaking outside the template. Hope this helps and good luck on your test!
@@TSTPrep Thanks Josh I have done the same after watching to some of your videos and guess what, I fulfilled almost every requirement of the self assessment checklist you gave in your latest video. You are awesome. You always replied to every query I asked. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much man
Hi Josh I have a question. First of all, thank you for these wonderful practices. The question is if we can take notes during speaking process(what I meant is in question type 2 reading and listening parts). Thank you. :)
You can take notes whenever you like. The only exception is at the beginning of a section when they are reading directions (or during the 10-minute break time in the middle of the test).
@@TSTPrep Thank you. :)