IELTS TOEFL TOEIC: Comparing Speaking Format
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TOEIC (around 20 minutes) |
TOEFL (around 20 minutes) |
IELTS (12-15 minutes) |
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Questions 1-2 Read text aloud (x2) - 45 seconds preparation time
- 45 seconds talk time
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Respond to a question (x2). 15 secs preparation and talk for 45 seconds. Can read the question. *Focus: academic context |
Introduction (4-5 minutes)
General questions on general / familiar topics (e.g., home, family, work, studies, interests, etc.).
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Question 3
Describe a picture - 30 seconds preparation time - 45 seconds talk time |
Campus Situation Topic: Read a short passage (75-100 words) Listen to a talk on the same topic. - 30 seconds preparation - 60 seconds talk
Academic Topic: Read passage (75-100 words) Listen to a talk which gives more information on the topic read.
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‘Long Turn’: 1-2 minutes to talk.
A topic is given on a card. Points are given which can be covered.
1 minute to prepare (pencil and paper given). One or two short questions are asked at the end.
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Questions 4-5: 15 seconds Questions 6: 30 seconds Respond to questions (x3) on general/familiar topics (e.g., news, entertainment, dining out, family and friends, etc)
No preparation time |
Campus situation
Topic: problem/solution Listen to two people talking about a problem (60-90 seconds) 2 solutions are given to the problem. Speaker must show he/she understands the problem and express an opinion about it.
20 seconds preparation time 60 seconds talk time |
Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)
The examiner asks further questions which are connected to the Part 2 topic.
Speaker discusses more abstract issues and ideas. |
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Questions 7-9
Written information is given (e.g., a schedule / agenda / Itinerary) showing times and activities. Questions are asked about the information. - 30 secs. preparation time before Q7
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Academic Talk
Summarise the talk, pointing out examples in relation to the main topic. Listen to a talk 90-120 seconds which explains a term or concept with examples
20 seconds preparation time 60 seconds talk time |
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Question 10 Responding to a complaint Listen to a business-related complaint/problem (talk) for about 1 minute (e.g., lost ATM card, Emergency car/dental problem) Offer a solution to the problem.
30 seconds preparation 60 second speak |
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Question 11 Express an opinion 15 seconds preparation 60 seconds speak
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