TOEFL Speaking

[lexipharm]

I would like to write a note of encouragement for all those who are planning to take their TOEFL and are getting discouraged after reading about other people's experiences. I am from Malta. My first language is NOT english. And i passed TOEFL on my first attempt. I scored 27 in speaking section. Although my english is good, i practiced for the speaking section to train myself to talk about a topic after thinking about it for only 15 seconds. I hope this helps anyone!

[himanshu288]

hey
congratulations
can you share your knowledge with us. how did you achieve this miracle score? can you explain the way of your answering to all questions? how did you practice for speaking section?

thanks in advance
congrates again

[khadija]

Could you please share your speaking strategies that leaded you to a score of 27.
thanks

[disAY]

hi...i also want to share some tips in taking the toefl ibt especially the speaking part...i'm from the philippines and just like lexipharm, english is not my native language...
here's how i outlined my responses:
Preference/Opinion:
Example 1:
Reason:
Example 2:
Reason:
Conclusion:

actually, i got this idea from a toefl ibt book that i read...it really works because it helps organize your ideas faster...according to the book, it is also important to be able to give 2 or more examples and you should give a reason for giving that example...

[Tseprep]

Originally Posted by disAY

hi...i also want to share some tips in taking the toefl ibt especially the speaking part...i'm from the philippines and just like lexipharm, english is not my native language...
here's how i outlined my responses:
Preference/Opinion:
Example 1:
Reason:
Example 2:
Reason:
Conclusion:

actually, i got this idea from a toefl ibt book that i read...it really works because it helps organize your ideas faster...according to the book, it is also important to be able to give 2 or more examples and you should give a reason for giving that example...

To give 2 good example in 45 seconds? It will be better to give 1 reason and 1 good example.

Not to take anything away from your score, congrats!

[disAY]

yes it is possible as long as your explanation is straight to the point...which means that you need to organize your ideas within that 15-second time alotted...it really takes practice though...

[Tseprep]

Originally Posted by disAY

yes it is possible as long as your explanation is straight to the point...which means that you need to organize your ideas within that 15-second time alotted...it really takes practice though...

It will take lot of practice.

[vinc86]

oh god... sometimes i can't really think of anything in 15 seconds.. neither in my native lenguage!!!! If i'm required to give exemples and i don't do that... is it a big problem? does it affect a lot the score? and if i give the answer and 1 short exemple in a very short time.. like 20 seconds.. and so there are 25 seconds without speaking.. is it a big problem too ??? :S How do they score in these cases? i'm very discoraged! :S

[radagast]

Read Princeton Review on TOEFL iBT. It is what I'm using. I think the templates it provide are very helpful for every possible tasks TOEFL might give.

[Tseprep]

Originally Posted by radagast

Read Princeton Review on TOEFL iBT. It is what I'm using. I think the templates it provide are very helpful for every possible tasks TOEFL might give.

If everybody used the same templates, the result will be worst than not using the templates. Better yet make your own templates so you can get a better score.