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Free interactive course · 2026 format

TOEFL iBT Speaking Guide

Train both TOEFL Speaking question types — seven Listen and Repeat items and four interview questions — with short lessons, recording, and full simulations.

For full TOEFL iBT Home format, scoring, and setup rules, read the TOEFL iBT Home guide.

7 Listen and Repeat items4 interview questions5 scenario sets4 everyday interview topicsRecordings stay on this device
TOEFL iBT Speaking Guide cover showing Listen and Repeat and interview practice for the 2026 format

2026 TOEFL iBT Speaking

Speaking Question Types

The Speaking section has two tasks. Start with either one, then combine them in an 11-item simulation.

8 minutes · 30 marks

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14-Day TOEFL Speaking Study Plan(coming soon)

Do one focused session each day. Your progress is saved on this device.

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  1. Day 1

    Learn the format

    Read the question-type cards and open one practice path.

    Open session
  2. Day 2

    First scenario

    Complete one Listen and Repeat scenario (seven sentences).

    Open session
  3. Day 3

    Meaning groups

    Repeat a second scenario and review the meaning groups.

    Open session
  4. Day 4

    Exact details

    Focus on negatives, numbers, and times in one scenario.

    Open session
  5. Day 5

    First interview

    Complete the Smartphones topic: hear each question once, answer in 45 seconds.

    Open session
  6. Day 6

    Event and life

    On Reading habits, practise describing a past event and your usual routine.

    Open session
  7. Day 7

    Simulation one

    Complete Student Services without stopping.

    Open session
  8. Day 8

    More scenarios

    Complete two more Listen and Repeat scenarios.

    Open session
  9. Day 9

    Opinion answers

    On Social media, practise agree/disagree questions with a reason and example.

    Open session
  10. Day 10

    Working from home

    Finish the Working from home interview topic audio-first.

    Open session
  11. Day 11

    Smoother answers

    Repeat one full topic with fewer fillers and long pauses.

    Open session
  12. Day 12

    Clarity review

    Replay recordings and fix unclear words or unfinished ideas.

    Open session
  13. Day 13

    Two simulations

    Complete the two remaining sets. Take a break between them.

    Open session
  14. Day 14

    Final comparison

    Answer an early question again and compare both recordings.

    Open session

Ready to combine both tasks?

Full TOEFL Speaking Practice

Complete seven Listen and Repeat items and four interview questions in the real TOEFL Speaking order.

Open full simulations

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