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knok · 2006 August 10th, 05:46 AM

Hi professionals and all TOEFL iBT test takers,

Thanks Erin for open this new speaking forum. Everyone please shares your experiences after taking speaking section of TOEFL iBT here. Since it is a new section, we would like to know both good and bad experiences from you.

Best wishes,

Knok

2006 August 10th, 07:05 AM

I would appreciate if test takers will post there questions from speaking section. Please share question with us.
Thanks.

hsanin · 2006 August 10th, 01:28 PM

Dear Frinds Please share with us your experince about the speaking section of new TOEFL iBT. Everyone will like to hear from you. So, fell free to say anything you want & be sure that even it's small but it may help thousands of TEST takers. Congratulation in advance for everyone got the score that he/she wants.

dungtd255 · 2006 August 10th, 03:17 PM

Hey everyone!!!
I appreciate that thing with my heart.
Please keep going on your great job.

Michaela · 2006 August 10th, 03:53 PM

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum. I really appreciate the support and encouragement that everybody is giving here. I passed my FPGEE last December 2005 and I took TSE 3X but I always get 45. Im planning to take TOEFL IBT in September. This new speaking section would be a great help to everybody. May God Bless us all.

Tseprep · 2006 August 16th, 01:23 AM

I am sure that people want to know how to get a good score or better yet get a 26 on speaking. I know that many people who have been taking TSE will realize that, while ibt TOEFL speaking deals more with Academic subjects, it is much easier than TSE. However, that does not mean it is easy to get 26, just easier than TSE.

Some of the same rules for TSE apply to ibt:

1. Speak slowly and clearly.

Most of us tend to speak too fast, of course just the right speed is best, but it is better to speak slowly than speaking fast.

2. Use the maximum time allowed 45 sec or 60 sec.

Some people talk only 30 sec on 60 sec answer, for 45 sec talk at least 42-45 sec. For 60 sec, 55-60 seconds.

3. Use an introduction.

Most people just answer the question, why not have an introduction and let your answer stand out.

Good luck!

Tino · 2006 August 16th, 05:26 AM

Just a note, it is very hard to post the speaking questions because 4 of them (4 out of 6) are integrated skills. As an example:

1) The test displays a school flier announcing that school parking rules will change next week, with the relavent info.
2) You hear a short dialogue between two students complaining about the new rules
3) You have 1 minute to answer "What problems do the students forsee the new rules will cause, and what solutions do they propose to each other?"

That is a rough sample, but you can see, how can we post what the flyer and the dialogue were here? This new iBT is totally different from those old multiple choice tests you are used to! (except Reading section). I suggest get a good book and study hard!

Tino

Englishraven · 2009 November 6th, 01:49 PM

I hope it's okay to add a few quick tips here based on my experience with teaching TOEFL speaking skills, and these are dealing with some of the more practical issues of taking the speaking test:

1. A lot of sites and books encourage you to practice TOEFL speaking by conversing more with friends or native speakers, and - while that can be helpful, of course - you need to remember this is a computer-based test that has you recording in front of and to a screen! That means you really need to get used to recording yourself online. Try starting your own private talkgroup on www.voxopop.com (it's free) or join one of the many TOEFL talkgroups that have started up there. It's a great way to get used to the format of recording online.

2. The time limits are really REALLY tough! Make sure you do a lot of practice that involves enforcing those time limits. A lot of people do tons of practice (without really enforcing the time limits) and then find on test day that they can't handle the pressure of the time limits!

3. Remember that you are going to be speaking in a crowded test room with a lot of other people speaking around you - it's awfully distracting! It's a good idea to practice in a crowded place somewhere, like a food court or something, to get used to the idea of speaking with a lot of noise and distractions around you. If you just practice in a quiet and private place, it can be a rude shock to you on test day, when you find yourself trying to answer questions with 50+ other people all talking around you (some of them really loudly!).

Try to bear those things in mind, in addition to any other preparation and practice you do!

All the best,

2006 August 10th, 05:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
knok TestMagic Guru Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 3,187	Welcome to TOEFL iBT speaking forum Hi professionals and all TOEFL iBT test takers, Thanks Erin for open this new speaking forum. Everyone please shares your experiences after taking speaking section of TOEFL iBT here. Since it is a new section, we would like to know both good and bad experiences from you. Best wishes, Knok

2006 August 16th, 01:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tseprep TestMagic Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 1,185	Speaking Tip #1 I am sure that people want to know how to get a good score or better yet get a 26 on speaking. I know that many people who have been taking TSE will realize that, while ibt TOEFL speaking deals more with Academic subjects, it is much easier than TSE. However, that does not mean it is easy to get 26, just easier than TSE. Some of the same rules for TSE apply to ibt: 1. Speak slowly and clearly. Most of us tend to speak too fast, of course just the right speed is best, but it is better to speak slowly than speaking fast. 2. Use the maximum time allowed 45 sec or 60 sec. Some people talk only 30 sec on 60 sec answer, for 45 sec talk at least 42-45 sec. For 60 sec, 55-60 seconds. 3. Use an introduction. Most people just answer the question, why not have an introduction and let your answer stand out. Good luck!

2006 August 16th, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tino TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 968	Just a note, it is very hard to post the speaking questions because 4 of them (4 out of 6) are integrated skills. As an example: 1) The test displays a school flier announcing that school parking rules will change next week, with the relavent info. 2) You hear a short dialogue between two students complaining about the new rules 3) You have 1 minute to answer "What problems do the students forsee the new rules will cause, and what solutions do they propose to each other?" That is a rough sample, but you can see, how can we post what the flyer and the dialogue were here? This new iBT is totally different from those old multiple choice tests you are used to! (except Reading section). I suggest get a good book and study hard! Tino _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ Housing for International Students in California

2009 November 6th, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Englishraven Within my grasp! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 103	I hope it's okay to add a few quick tips here based on my experience with teaching TOEFL speaking skills, and these are dealing with some of the more practical issues of taking the speaking test: 1. A lot of sites and books encourage you to practice TOEFL speaking by conversing more with friends or native speakers, and - while that can be helpful, of course - you need to remember this is a computer-based test that has you recording in front of and to a screen! That means you really need to get used to recording yourself online. Try starting your own private talkgroup on www.voxopop.com (it's free) or join one of the many TOEFL talkgroups that have started up there. It's a great way to get used to the format of recording online. 2. The time limits are really REALLY tough! Make sure you do a lot of practice that involves enforcing those time limits. A lot of people do tons of practice (without really enforcing the time limits) and then find on test day that they can't handle the pressure of the time limits! 3. Remember that you are going to be speaking in a crowded test room with a lot of other people speaking around you - it's awfully distracting! It's a good idea to practice in a crowded place somewhere, like a food court or something, to get used to the idea of speaking with a lot of noise and distractions around you. If you just practice in a quiet and private place, it can be a rude shock to you on test day, when you find yourself trying to answer questions with 50+ other people all talking around you (some of them really loudly!). Try to bear those things in mind, in addition to any other preparation and practice you do! All the best, _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ Jason Renshaw TOEFL Mentor: http://www.english-itutor.com/TOEFL_iBT.html Blog: http://jasonrenshaw.typepad.com/ibt_speaking_writing/

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2006 August 10th, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
jyo_2006 Posts: n/a	I would appreciate if test takers will post there questions from speaking section. Please share question with us. Thanks.

2006 August 10th, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
hsanin Eager! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 48	Dear Frinds Please share with us your experince about the speaking section of new TOEFL iBT. Everyone will like to hear from you. So, fell free to say anything you want & be sure that even it's small but it may help thousands of TEST takers. Congratulation in advance for everyone got the score that he/she wants.

2006 August 10th, 03:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
dungtd255 I JUST got here. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 12	Hey everyone!!! I appreciate that thing with my heart. Please keep going on your great job.

2006 August 10th, 03:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michaela I JUST got here. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United States Posts: 4	Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum. I really appreciate the support and encouragement that everybody is giving here. I passed my FPGEE last December 2005 and I took TSE 3X but I always get 45. Im planning to take TOEFL IBT in September. This new speaking section would be a great help to everybody. May God Bless us all.

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