TOEIC Speaking
The speaking section of the TOEIC takes approximately 20 minutes to
complete. You will be asked 11 speaking questions. Different types of
speaking skills are evaluated including pronunciation, intonation,
grammar, vocabulary, content, and cohesion.
Questions 1 and 2: Read Aloud
In Questions 1 and 2 you will be asked to read a piece of text out loud.
You will be scored based on your pronunciation and intonation. Take a
deep breath and try to read at a natural pace.
Preparation time: 45 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds
Question 3: Describe a Photo
Preparation time: 30 seconds.
Response time: 45 Seconds
This is an image of a busy street in an Asian country. As well as
bicycles there are motor vehicles on this street, so it is obviously a high-
traffic area. A few of the cyclists have baskets attached to their bicycles.
This suggests that bicycles may be their primary source of
transportation. From the architecture, it appears to be a tourist or
shopping district. There are two tall buildings in the distance, which is
likely where the business district is located. There seems to be some
confusion about the direction of traffic flow. The cyclists are traveling
on both sides of the center line and are going in the same direction. The
cars, on the other hand, are going two different ways.
Questions 4-6: Respond to Questions
Preparation time: 0 seconds
Response time: 15 seconds for questions 4 and 5. 30 seconds for question 6.
A student training to be a teacher is applying for a job at the local
library. Assist the student by answering her questions.
1. Why do you want to work at the library?
2. How will you balance working and studying?
3. What will you do if we hire you and you don't end up liking the job?
Questions 7-9: Respond to Questions (with provided information)
Preparation time: 0 seconds (the information will remain on the screen
throughout)
Response time: 15 seconds for 7 and 8. 30 seconds for question 9.
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Question 7: What kind of experience do you have with animals?
Question 8: My dog's face never looks clean. Will there be any tips for
dealing with this?
Question 9: Is there any sort of fee for taking your workshop?
Question 10: Propose a Solution
For this question, you will listen to a problem and you will have to offer
a solution.
Preparation time: 30 seconds (the information will remain on the screen
throughout)
Response time: 60 seconds
Question 11: Express an Opinion
For this question you will listen to a familiar issue and offer your
opinion on it.
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 60 seconds
