TOEFL Independent Speaking - Sample # 1

TOEFL Independent Speaking Tasks

Sample # 1

Que. 1 - Talk about an enjoyable or memorable experience that you had when you were alone. Explain what made this event so memorable.

     Preparation Time: 15 seconds
     Response Time: 45 seconds

After 15 seconds, you should speak into the microphone. You should speak for 45 seconds.

Click below to listen to a sample answer.




Transcript: I would like to talk about a video that I saw when I was alone. I was surfing the YouTube website when I came across a channel of these two young comedians. They did a show where they reviewed the most ridiculous movies of Bollywood. They were hilarious and poked sarcasms at the movie plots exceptionally well. They had a series of 10 to 12 videos and by the time I was on the third one, my stomach was aching with laughter. Since then I have been a fan of them and have been following their channel religiously. This was a really good moment for me as I was coping with the stress of some work at that time and those videos really put me in a very very good mood. 

Que. 2 - Some students study for classes individually. Others study in groups. Which method of studying do you think is better for students, and why? 

     Preparation Time: 15 seconds
     Response Time: 45 seconds

After 15 seconds, you should speak into the microphone. You should speak for 45 seconds.

Click below to listen to a sample answer.

Transcript: I personally feel that students should study alone and not in groups. For one thing, if you are studying with friends, you might have trouble concentrating and might end up chatting and snacking instead of studying. Secondly, when you are alone you can choose your method of study, take a break whenever you want, maybe change the subject you're studying, but in a group you may have to compromise and do as the majority wants. Although group study is beneficial in some cases, like when solving math problems, I do feel studying on your own will make you focus more and give better results.