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

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

3. 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
Read a university notice.
Listen to two students discuss the notice.
Question: Which student has a strong opinion and why?
Task 4: Academic task
Read a short passage on academic topic.
Listen to a lecture.
Question: Show how 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. 4. Integrated Tasks 5 and 6
Listen to a passage and answer a question about it.
Task 5: Campus task
Listen to a conversation about a student problem.
Summarize the problem and suggestions made to resolve it.
State which suggestion you prefer and why.
Task 6: Academic task
Listen to the lecture with general information and two main points.
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. 5. Speaking
Narrator will tell you to put on headphones and adjust microphone volume.
Computer guides you through speaking tasks.
no need to press NEXT or OK

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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.