TOEFL iBT: Independent Speaking Task - 5 Ways to Succeed

What is the structure of the TOEFL independent speaking task? What types of questions are on it? For how long must you speak? I answer these questions and give five tips on how to prepare yourself for the TOEFL iBT independent speaking task. Watch the video to prepare yourself and get a high score.
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Hi, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on the TOEFL IBT: Independent Speaking Task Structure and Tips. So, this will be a two-part video. In the first section, I will describe the structure of the independent speaking task on the TOEFL IBT; and in the second part of the video, I will give you some tips on how to do well on this. So, if you know the structure, you might want to fast-forward maybe two or three minutes. Okay? If you don't know the structure, here we go.
So, on the TOEFL independent speaking task, there are two tasks that you must complete and there are two different types of questions. So, the first type of question on the TOEFL independent speaking task might be a personal choice question. So, in this section, you'll be asked a question about important people, places, events, or activities that you enjoy. It will always be something related to your personal experience or just general knowledge of life. So, you know, they might say: "Tell me about a person who has meant a lot in your life. If you could learn one instrument, what would you learn and why?" Something related to your personal experience.
And the section type of task, section type of question is a paired choice question. So, in this situation, you have to choose between "A" or "B", either or. So, for example, the questions might ask you to compare, you know: "Do you prefer life in a hot country, or do you prefer life in a country that has seasons? Do you prefer renting or owning a house or an apartment? Would you prefer private or group classes?" And then you basically have to give a response. "Well, I think that private classes are better than group classes because you get more personalized attention and because..." you know, whatever your reasons are.
So, in this task, you actually have 15 seconds of preparation time before you have to speak, and then you are given 45 seconds to speak. So, again, during the IBT... This is for the IBT, so the IBT, you have headphones on. You will hear the question and you will read the question on the computer screen. And once the question has, you know, finished being read, then you have 15 seconds to prepare a response. And I completely recommend a notebook. And then 45 seconds to answer the question. Now, in addition to bringing a notebook, let's look at some other tips that can help you to do well on the TOEFL independent speaking task.
All right, so let's look at some tips on how to do well on the independent speaking task. Number one, this goes for the test as a whole, be honest with yourself. Don't take the test unless you're ready. Now, what I mean by this is if you're a beginner student, don't even consider the TOEFL test. If you're an intermediate student, a high intermediate, then it's more possible for you to do well on the TOEFL. Remember, the TOEFL is meant to prepare people for an academic setting, so a university. So, if you are not a high intermediate or advanced student, you will find the TOEFL to be very, very difficult. And honestly, you would probably be wasting your money in taking the test or a preparation course if you're not an advanced or high intermediate student. So, be honest with yourself. It's hard advice, but it's completely true.
Number two: have a notebook to write your ideas for the independent speaking task. You are allowed to bring a notebook, and a pencil or a pen, and this will help you to write ideas, you know, after you read the question and listen to the question.
Number three: have at least two reasons or two examples to support your opinion. So, you know, if you're having one of the independent opinion choices or the second paired choice questions, make sure you have at least two reasons to support your position. So, if you are doing a paired choice question and the question is about, you know, do you prefer living in a dormitory or living at home when attending university, make sure you have two reasons for why you prefer, for example, living in a dormitory. In a dormitory, you can make friends and you can also make it to classes on time because it's very close to the campus, for example. So, at least two.

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[@sarmadshah9247]

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[@elenacarra5863]

@@sarmadshah9247 No. We say "thanks for always being with us"

[@ningtang1540]

His patience influences me in a good way！

[@kikianastasia]

i am going to have my first experience of TOEFL IBT immediately. this video really makes me easy to understand the situation of speaking section. thank you ^^

[@vicentecfn]

Great video. I have done the TOEFL iBT once and failed in getting a good grade in the Speak task. So I am focusing a lot in becoming a better english speaker.

[@engvidAlex]

+Vicente Fialho Keep practicing! You'll get there eventually.

[@wafaamedjdoub2692]

+English Lessons with Alex (engVid AlexESLvid) hi , could you please tell me of what I should I do in order to succeed in Toffel cause in 5 March I have this exam , and want really to succeed in it😊

[@nblaise21]

116/120 - Thanks for your help! :)

[@rajsitaula2095]

really?

[@nblaise21]

Yeah, I had to take the TOEFL so that I could apply to British universities.

[@Kay_Gee_]

does british universities require toefl? i heard they require ielts. what is right? ielts or toefl?

[@nblaise21]

British universities usually accept both IELTS and TOEFL. I got accepted to the University of Birmingham using my TOEFL score.

[@Kay_Gee_]

thanks for reply and may i know what is the average toefl requirement for universities in uk?

[@asrajab7941]

Today i start to speak and i feel a little depressed, ur tips make me comfortable :) thnx :)

[@ornella4887]

Wow you're an excellent teacher i wish i had someone as good as you in my highschool

[@darrenng3863]

Dear Alex just want to let you know this video helped me tremendously. Thank you very much!

[@engvidAlex]

That's fantastic to hear, Darren. Good luck with the exam!

[@domingossaviosoaresaragao3399]

Hi Alex.I'm Domingos from Brazil. Thanks so much for helping me . You're a great teacher.

[@engvidAlex]

That’s very kind. Thanks for watching!

[@ТатьянаАфанасьева-е6б]

Alex, I really like your lessons, and your perfect prononciation, so clear and understandable! Thanks!!!

[@Sannlck]

Thank you for your tips, I found the tip "don't be obsessed with the clock" particularly useful. There's one problem I noticed through, they don't actually allow people to bring their own pen or notebook in the exam room. At least it is true for where I took it.

[@engvidAlex]

+Sandra Lau Really? Hmm, that's strange. I've only worked at centres that allow students to bring in a pen and paper.

[@pussavia]

In Italy you CANNOT bring anything with you except your ID. This is what the official ELS video shows!

[@anavilleda]

Thank you, i have my test tomorrow, i'm really nervous, i found this video really helpful.

[@Julie-ob2sf]

My toefl is tomorrow

[@elenacarra5863]

You are going to fail 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anavilleda]

@@elenacarra5863 I did not. It was 4 years ago.

[@yamilemedina4021]

thanks for the video,your explanation was really clear and made me feel less scared about the exam,I will use your tips.

[@merakhlaif2146]

Thanks that helped alot for my first year in toefl and when I tried the quiz I got a 100% :)

[@engvidAlex]

Nice work! Good luck on your future tests.

[@SuperRakesh0]

Thank you very much!!! All your videos are awesome and very much helpful to me.... Waiting for much more videos from you...Thanks again....

[@engvidAlex]

+Rakesh Ranjan Samal No problem! I'm glad you enjoy the videos. :)

[@moooo8272]

Thank you Mr.Alex! I just found this channel occasionally and loved it immediately. Subscribed! :)

[@engvidAlex]

+MO oOo That's great to hear! Thank you!

[@deffadzfender5671]

Hi , Sir alex It's been along time to see you again I've been watching all your videos from engvid which deals with english lessons and it helps a lot thank you sir. Hope you make as well a complete guide for TOEFL thank you:)

[@dryasirsaadi]

Awesome way for teaching English

[@gfrias06]

Thanks Alex, very useful tips here!

[@engvidAlex]

That's great! I hope they helped you.

[@heidivarga1127]

Good for you

[@rosendo774]

the program is very efficient and very helpful.

[@nicolasbessa3211]

Great Video Alex! It will help my students :)

[@engvidAlex]

I hope so! Thanks for your feedback, Nicolas.

[@AlexandrePallota]

Hi Alex, great video! You speak so clear! In your opinion, which is the most tricky part of the all test? Thanks!

[@italybrazil92]

Hello Alex you're my favourite teacher, may you make a video about the difference between: THUS, THEREFORE and HENCE?

[@engvidAlex]

+Italia Brasil I could, but my lesson would conclude that there isn't a lot of difference between the three! :)

[@karentonietto]

Thanks for helping me

[@engvidAlex]

No problem! I’m glad the lesson was useful.

[@saisreedhar100]

thnk u very much sir i want more classes on different task like listening,reading,writing

[@santoshuprajhiya3906]

hello Alex, i'm glad to hear you in you tube, In fact you have very clear and distinct voice which may help students to understand TOEFL regardless to their continent. Its brilliant please keep going.My nick is also Aleex,so i was really excited to see your video when i found it in you tube. My TOEFL test is in coming Saturday-Feb 18 . I am really very nervous about speaking and writing sections ,indeed, Speaking more.So do you have any tips so that may i can pull myself little more to overcome this stress.

[@farahesthetics6476]

your videos really works for me. thanks

[@willyarmelleutchikwebiteu3030]

Thanks i got good tips for doing speaking part

[@amanabed8246]

thank you ,you really gave me some tips benefit for me to before i get examination

[@LUISWIGDORSKY]

Sir, thanks for your remarkable video. Your pronunciation enourege me to imitate yor way of talking. It sounds nice and beautiful, ans hi ENGLISH speaking level. Besides, you are a very nice person. Congratulations and one more thanks.

[@ronaldolobo3824]

Thanks! you do a good job in giving us some tips. I hope them to be useful for me... I'm sure they will. Good video man! Greetings from Colombia.

[@alanamelo8367]

Great and productive video, thank you for the tips! Helped me a lot!!

[@manuelneto2259]

Hey! I really liked it! Is it possible to make a video about the words "jealous" and "envy". I don't know how to use them sometimes. Thank you.

[@engvidAlex]

+Manuel Neto Jealous and envious are adjectives. "I'm envious/jealous OF him/her." Jealousy and envy are nouns. "Jealousy/Envy is not an attractive quality."

[@elvirastanisciabitto3393]

Excellent video! Thanks a lot!

[@provashbiswas2768]

Very nice lecture

[@engvidAlex]

Thank you. I hope you found it useful, provash.

[@user-he5fm1of6g]

Tips 2:54

[@engvidAlex]

Thanks. :)

[@joeyjansa7726]

Hero without a cape Thanx

[@NelsTraianova]

Very useful video. Thanks a lot.

[@simonewhener2882]

You are absolutely amazing!

[@bellakrempeaux6872]

It was really helpful! Thanks a lot.

[@haykhakobyan9280]

Dear Alex, I really like your videos and I recommend my students. One thing I would like to mention , When I took the TOEFL ibt and I was not allowed to take a notebook with me to the testing room.

[@mbuckhoff1965]

+Hayk Hakobyan But they gave you some paper that you could use for taking notes, right?

[@haykhakobyan9280]

+The 7-Step System to Pass the TOEFL iBT yes they give you a paper , but what I am saying is that students might think they can take their own notebooks which they can't , my friend took some notes and wanted to take the note with him to the testing room but he was disappointed to find out that he can't. Just saying

[@mbuckhoff1965]

+Hayk Hakobyan Thanks for the clarification. ETS officials did not allow your friend to bring in the notebook/notes because your friend could have written down some sample templates or rough outlines of how to answer the independent and integrated speaking and writing tasks. If your friend had done that, it would have given your friend an advantage over other test-takers at the site. The test conditions need to be the same for all students, so ETS has the same rules for all test-takers.

[@vejitasam]

Thank you!! awesome video, great tips!! n.n

[@hristiyanapeycheva7936]

Is there any rule for pronounciation of the 'a'before words?sometimese I hear is pronounced just as a but sometimes it is pronounced as i. Thank yku

[@jkenicme6595]

These is so helpful thank you

[@engvidAlex]

"This is so helpful." :) You're very welcome. Good luck with your studies.

[@peyton8504]

Great video thank you!!

[@engvidAlex]

+yoon too You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@HerbivoreJesus]

Do more vids about TOEFL preparation. pretty please :) ?

[@Anshuman69]

thank you sir,it really helped me

[@bosslady4726]

thanks for your help good luck

[@ArkadiySafarov]

Thanks so much

[@yirgaabay2313]

thanks Alex i liked all the advice you gave us in your videos....and i know that i have a problem in speaking so what you advice me to improve it to take the TOEFL exam...?

[@javkhlanbatsaikhan658]

Thank you teacher.

[@BlueEyesAnime]

One question! You will have a timer while speaking or you will be able to look to a clock with the seconds passing?

[@engvidAlex]

You have a timer on the screen.

[@engvidAlex]

Unless it has changed recently...but I imagine it's still the same. :)

[@BlueEyesAnime]

Thank you! ^^ your videos are really helpful 🙆‍♀️

[@alanbrito3805]

pretty useful video:)

[@jacobkn6594]

If I speak as fluently as him, am I ready to participate in TOEFL? Seems that he doesn't use very sophisticated sentence structures.

[@moustaphaarouna3603]

Verry good

[@rosannamagliani9466]

tanks for the lesson

[@ajisht713]

Sir 1. As soon as the payment is received. - (simple present) 2. As soon as the payment has been received. - (past perfect) The structure of the past perfect tense is subject + had + past participle. How can we say that the second sentence is past perfect? I am a beginner. Please clarify my doubt.

[@sergiosugeljimenez6581]

thanks for made this Video .

[@instaminox]

Thanks for MAKING this video*

[@pedagogiaatwork]

Thanks :)

[@engvidAlex]

My pleasure! Thanks for studying with me.

[@bahtiyormaksumov628]

thanks a lot

[@engvidAlex]

+bahtiyor maksumov You're very welcome!

[@constanza-gente2845]

beautiful

[@abdullahghajar3754]

thank you very much

[@engvidAlex]

+Abdullah Ghajar You're welcome!

[@sandybell6906]

Amazing teacher.I need your advice I'm going to prepare for Tofel.How many hours I have to read to get high mark over 100?

[@mathquizbyrutchai2789]

Excuse me t want to practise speaking English Do you want to be my partner to practice on Facebook

[@mouhamed126]

I'm wondering How to completely be sure that I'm an advanced student or not ? Thank you!

[@engvidAlex]

+Mohamed Ali Mabrouki There are some online tests you can take to test your grammar level at least. Otherwise, you'd have to meet with someone at a language school/department to test your oral level as well.

[@mouhamed126]

Thank you very much!

[@cathy1696]

hi I just want to know what kind of vocabulary to be used for test?should it be very difficult or just common everyday language

[@Eririri]

Thank you!

[@bunnysmiles1]

Thanks for the video! I spent a year living in the U.S and I can read, speak and write pretty well. However, I feel like I don't use a lot of "smart" words on a daily basis. Do you think this could be a problem while doing the TOEFL?

[@mbuckhoff1965]

+vi pq Yes, this could cause problems for both the speaking and writing sections of the TOEFL exam. Try to use a combination of simple and advanced vocabulary. Sometimes a basic word during the independent writing and speaking sections of the test will work. However, during the integrated speaking and writing sections of the exam, you will need to paraphrase the main and most important supporting points from the reading and listening passages. And to be able to do that, you will need to re-explain those ideas using your own vocabulary and grammar. In those cases, you will need to use more college-level vocabulary, or you may risk using imprecise or inaccurate words in your speaking and writing responses.

[@mohammadnemankarimi]

Hello Mr. Alex. Hope you are all fine and doing well. First of all, let me thank you for your helpful tips about the TOEFL test. Second, What kind of books do you recommend for preparing the TOEFL? Thank you, Appreciated!

[@anarchist022]

heyo well i have a lil stuttering issue, do you think talking in slang would get me high score i mean i use idioms alot i mean somehow i can manipulate the situation into getting the interviewer thinking i got it all good so i can i mean easily get high score?

[@mbuckhoff1965]

+Dr. Anarchist No, that will not get you a high score. How will you use slang when you summarize the main points in a lecture about glacial formation and then explain how these points cast doubt on the points in the reading passage?You will have to have college-level vocabulary if you want to be able to accomplish that goal.

[@bobmedna46]

perfect bro!

[@franciscohernandez8069]

Hi! I had a 553 ITP TOEFL 6 months ago, but i need a TOEFL IBT for academic reasons ¿Do you recomend me to take the IBT now or to prepare more? Thank you!

[@uahv3379]

Hi Alex! Thanks for the video and the tips you give us. I'll take the TOEFL ibt test for the Working Holiday program ann I need 32 ponits for qualify in the Australian embassy program. It's difficult have the 32 points (the ''functional english level)? Thanks for your time

[@esraafibrosis6596]

good

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good

[@uahv3379]

Hi everyone! Last week the English Institute give me the Scores of the TOEFL ibt and I obtained 69 point! I know this score is not the best or a "biggest score", but it's works to me for the W&T visa :)

[@HerbivoreJesus]

good stuff

[@audiolecturas6630]

Thanks😉

[@elenacarra5863]

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[@JosephLee_HyeonWooLee]

when you said high intermediate or advanced student, do you mean in terms of english skills or academic skills.

[@DailylifeUSAAlaa]

thank you

[@smritidhakal4190]

i hope this works!!!

[@santoshparajuli2907]

wow it really work.

[@engvidAlex]

+Santosh Parajuli Great! I'm happy to hear that!

[@santoshparajuli2907]

English Lessons with Alex (engVid AlexESLvid) can I send my speaking tape to you to evaluate my speaking abilities.If yes where? by which means??

[@engvidAlex]

+Santosh Parajuli Hi Santosh. At the moment, I'm not doing any extra private help. Between engVid, teaching in my daily life, and taking care of my family, I just don't have the time. This might change in the future, but right now, I can't. Thanks for your interest, though!

[@joy_8629]

In the tasks when I answer the questions I'll speak to the record or computer ?! I thought I'll talk to a person or two

[@engvidAlex]

The TOEFL is done on a computer in most parts of the world. If you're taking the TOEFL iBT/Unify test, you will speak into a microphone/headset.

[@lunohamount2236]

Great :)

[@cosimaturing5314]

thanks :)

[@dev.mahmoudfarargy]

so sick!

[@engvidAlex]

Thanks, TM.

[@rosendo774]

I want to improve my English

[@viacheslavblazhko1572]

Rosendo Cervantes everybody wants:)

[@marukoto17]

Can you help me write an article about the problem becomes independent

[@supermum3060]

Wordings are small on mobile view.

[@engvidAlex]

Yeah, it's hard to find a middle ground. Ideally, these should be viewed on a monitor, but I know many people watch them on their phones. I'll try to do better in the future.

[@snfootballnerd2431]

My test is tomorrow and I'm so worried about the speaking part😢😢😢😢

[@pasandimadora2264]

how was it ? was there someone to actually interview you in person?

[@snfootballnerd2431]

@@pasandimadora2264 actually it was bad. My goal was 80 but I took 68. I will take it again next week. hopefully, I'll achieve 80 this time. And no, you don't get interviewed by anyone. You are supposed to talk over a microphone and that's it

[@pasandimadora2264]

@@snfootballnerd2431 oh thank you and im pretty sure you're going to score more than 80 do your best!!!

[@snfootballnerd2431]

ken thanks😊

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[@abnerrivera4908]

I have a doubt using a phrasal verb: I asked over her or I asked her over. Which is the correct?

[@zubayrali1220]

Neither

[@zubayrali1220]

Haha

[@aliali-tp5yh]

who know where we can do practice test toefl exam ?

[@andresolivares954]

i dont hace opción. i Will pass the toelf. i need only 550 points

[@elenacarra5863]

I learned from the master 🍑

[@karlacruza.3409]

Hi, Toefl is different of Toelf itp ?

[@EnglishteacherJane]

yes, Toefl itp is a shorter version, I have taken both exams and are different.

[@karlacruza.3409]

Thanks Jane, i took Toefl itp one time XD, i hope soon ibt

[@danieldanieldadada]

if they ask me to talk about my idol and I mention Adolf Hitler, is my answer correct? and if I have to talk for 45 seconds but my speech lasts 50 seconds, where the last 5 seconds heard by anyone who is grading me?

[@theYTwatcher200]

dan iel That would be ok as long as you give strong reasons with a good grammar and normal fluency. And for the second part, no, the computer will automatically stop recording once the time is over, so try to stick to the given time

[@danieldanieldadada]

nvm I got 117 fuck yeah

[@FootballFootball-iq3dr]

👍👍👍👍

[@engvidAlex]

:D Thanks. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@exchangestudent108]

Hi excuse me over What score it's the toefl ibt

[@MalaaKurdi]

+joel sanchez 120

[@ceciaye]

speed 1.25X you are welcome

[@kvkadakia]

What you said is incorrect. Notebook is not allowed at toefl.

[@khayalakhalilli7448]

he doesn't mean laptop, he meant the paper where you can take notes.

[@ViaMargutta51Movies]

Khayala Khalilli I took it last year and the person in charge said you couldn't enter to the test room unless you left all your objects in the lockers. Then they offered pencil and sheets.

[@omomekym3554]

KARAN KADAKIA it's allowed

[@mehdiful9929]

Via Margutta 51 what about water bottle

[@samarsamar832]

hello I want to prepare for TOEFL exam, but I need partner for practicing. please help me .......

[@MayyasNakhli]

I need a partner too, how I can contact you??

[@marcelamartinez8103]

Mayyas Nakhli me too!

[@MayyasNakhli]

Marcela Martinez how can we contact? my whatsaap is : [phone]

[@josejn2007]

I want to understand native english speaking, not just succeed an exam.

[@claudiasoto3746]

If you visit engvid.com, you'd realize that you can watch a lot of lessons to understand native english, and can quiz yourself there. They are not limited only to show you how to succeed an exam.

[@josejn2007]

Claudia Soto I know it. Greetings!

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[@AlexAlex-iz2xk]

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