About the ETS TOEIC Speaking Test : What is the test environment like? What questions will they ask me? What do I say?

The Environment Headset with Microphone Computer Screen Sitting in a chair Noisy room Many Distractions No Interviewer

11Express an opinion 10Propose a solution 7-9Respond to questions using information provided 4-6Respond to questions QuestionTaskEvaluation Criteria 1-2Read a text Aloud Pronunciation Intonation and stress 3Describe a pictureAll of the above, plus Grammar Vocabulary Cohesion All of the above, plus Relevance of content Completeness of content All of the above The Questions

TEXT STYLE: Announcements Advertisements Introduction of a product or service News Reports Phone Messages TOPICS: Read a Text Aloud Questions 1-2 Office Events News Cultural Events Sales Events Shopping Housing Education Transportation Key: Make your sound professional

Read a Text Aloud Questions 1-2 I would like to say welcome to all the new staff members joining us this year. I hope you will enjoy working at our company… Read aloud an (approximately) 100 word text. Example: Two texts to read.

SCENARIOS: Leisure Time Dining and Entertainment Shopping Travel Home Sports Describe a picture Question 3 Key: Learn Vocabulary

Describe a picture Question 3 Describe a picture that you can see. Example:

TOPICS: Holidays and Travel Dining and Entertainment Shopping News Health and Sports Housing Friends and Family Respond to Questions Questions 4-6 SCENARIO: Survey Key: Know the Topics ( get an Opinion )

Respond to Questions Questions 4-6 Three questions to answer about a survey. You can see the questions on the screen. What exercise do you enjoy? When do you usually exercise? Could you tell me about a good place to go for exercise? Example:

INFORMATION STYLE: Schedule Agenda Itinerary TOPICS: Conference Business Meeting Travel Tours Theater Advertisement Respond to Questions using information provided Questions 7-9 Key: Understand The questions

Respond to Questions using information provided Questions 7-9 Three questions to answer about information you can see. You CAN’T see the questions on the screen. Date: Wednesday, March 27 th Location: COEX, Hall D TimeDiscussionLecturer 9:00 – 10:30Team-buildingSamuel Kim 10:45 – 12:30Product life-cycle managementNolan Jensen 12:30 – 2:00Catered Lunch 2:00 – 3:45Social networking servicesDamian Poi Lunch tickets will be provided at the information desk upon registration. Fee: $15 for members, $25 for non-members Example:

SCENARIOS: Requests Complaints TOPICS: Travel and Transportation Health Housing Office Issues Purchases Dining Propose a solution Questions 10 Key: Understand The problem

Propose a solution Questions 10 Listen to a problem and give your solution. You CAN’T see any information on the screen.

QUESTION STYLE: Which do you prefer? What is your opinion? Do you agree or disagree? How do you feel about? Which would you choose? TOPICS: Express an Opinion Question 11 Money and jobs Shopping Personal Relationships Transportation Sports Education and Community Key: Know the Issues and ( Understand How to Structure Your opinion )

Express an Opinion Question 11 Read the topic and say what you think. Some people like to get a job with a large salary, others prefer a job that has a lot of vacation time. Which would you choose, and why? Example:

Do Practice tests – to become familiar with the format Practice a lot of speaking – to boost your confidence Use speaking activities that focus on skills relevant to tasks presented in the TOEIC speaking test.