TOEIC® Speaking Test

TOEIC® Speaking Test

  1. The test taker can generate language intelligible to native and proficient nonnative English speakers.
  2. The test taker can select appropriate language to carry out routine social and occupational interactions (such as giving and receiving directions, asking for and giving information, asking for and giving clarification, making purchases, and greetings and introductions).
  3. The test taker can create connected, sustained discourse appropriate to typical daily life and the workplace.

Test Format and Content

Speaking test format

Number of questions11 in total
Test
length
Approx. 20 minutes

Speaking test content

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TASKNUMBER OF ITEMSRESPONSE TIMEGENERAL OUTLINE OF TASKEVALUATION CRITERIASCORE
SCALE
Read a text aloud245 secs. per item
(Prep time: 45 secs.)
Test-taker reads aloud a short text, such as an announcement or advertisement.
  • Pronunciation
  • Intonation and stress
0~3
Describe a picture230 secs. per item
(Prep time: 45 secs.)
Test-taker gives a verbal description of a photograph.All of the above, plus
  • Grammar,
  • Vocabulary, and
  • Cohesion
0~3
Respond to questions315 or 30 secs.
(Prep time: none
※3 secs. after each question and before the beep)
Test-taker responds to questions on a commonplace topic, as if responding in an interview.All of the above, plus
  • Relevance of content and
  • Completeness of content
0~3
Respond to questions using information provided315 or 30 secs.
(Prep time: 45 secs.
※3 secs. after each question and before the beep)
Test-taker responds to questions based on written information (such as a schedule of events) that appears on the screen.All of the above0~3
Express an opinion160 secs.
(Prep time: 45 secs.)
Test-taker expresses an opinion about a specific topic and the reasons for that opinion.All of the above0~5

Sample Test

You can see sample questions with voices, examples of answers, and explanations. These samples are similar to actual test screens.

However, actual screens may differ.

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