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TOEFL iBT SPEAKING

TOEFL speaking:
repeat precisely, answer fully.

In short: The updated TOEFL Speaking section takes about 8 minutes and has two task types. In Listen and Repeat you repeat seven sentences from a campus or academic scenario exactly as you hear them, with 8–12 seconds to record each; the sentences get longer and more complex. In Take an Interview you answer questions from a simulated interviewer about your experiences and opinions.

Updated 26 October 2026 · Trestle editorial team, Qoodly

Key takeaways

Listen and Repeat

A scenario (for example, welcoming visitors to a zoo) gives the purpose. After each sentence there is a pause, and you repeat exactly what was said, only once.

Take an Interview

  1. Answer the question firstOne clear sentence that answers exactly what was asked.
  2. Give a reason"…because…" with one specific point.
  3. Add an exampleA short, real experience makes your answer natural and longer.
  4. Wrap upOne sentence that links back to the question.

A 10-minute daily routine

Questions

How long is the new TOEFL Speaking section?

About 8 minutes, with 11 items in total, according to ETS.

How many sentences are in Listen and Repeat?

Seven sentences per scenario, with 8 to 12 seconds to record each response.

How is TOEFL Speaking scored now?

Each section, including Speaking, receives a band from 1 to 6. Listen and Repeat measures accurate repetition and intelligibility.

TOEFL iBT STUDY PLANHow to study for TOEFLA study plan for the updated TOEFL iBT: learn the new task types, build grammar and vocabulary for Complete the Words and Build a Sentence, practise adaptive Reading and Listening, time your Writing and Speaking, and review mistakes daily.TOEFL iBT WRITINGTOEFL writing tasksHow to do the three TOEFL iBT writing tasks: Build a Sentence word order, a 7-minute email that covers every point, and a 10-minute academic discussion post of at least 100 words, with templates for structure.TOEFL iBT · WHAT CHANGEDNew TOEFL format (2026)What changed in the TOEFL iBT in January 2026: a shorter test, multistage adaptive Reading and Listening, new task types such as Complete the Words and Listen and Choose a Response, and 1–6 band scores. Tips for every reading and listening task.IELTS SPEAKINGSpeaking Part 2IELTS Speaking Part 2 (the long turn): one minute to prepare, up to two minutes to speak. A simple planning method, a sample cue card plan, what examiners score and how to keep talking.

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