2016-03-22 Pre TOEFL: independent speaking intro

Greg Malivuk
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TOEFL speaking

Independent speaking: You read a question, get 15 seconds to prepare, and 45 seconds to speak

Integrated speaking: read a paragraph, listen to something, 30 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to speak
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Speaking Packet p. 29 - Look at question 1

You can narrow down ideas by thinking about which answer will be easiest to justify and explain in 45 seconds.

With independent speaking and writing, you must choose a specific answer to speak or write about.
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List of speaking topics: randomly choose one question. Read it, take some time to think about an answer, and then tell your partner the answer. (repeat 3 times, last 2 timed)

Example of “most important possession” - Pick something whose importance is easy to explain, whether or not it’s really your most important possession, and whether or not the thing even exists.