The Speaking Section (2026 version)
This is the last lesson of the section
Summary
The revised TOEFL speaking section, launching on January 21, 2026, emphasizes pronunciation, clarity, and pacing over complex ideas, featuring two main tasks designed to assess these skills within a concise seven-minute timeframe.
- The speaking section now consists of just two tasks: 'listen and repeat' and 'take an interview', focusing on immediate, clear, and smooth speech.
- The 'listen and repeat' task tests the ability to accurately reproduce English sounds and rhythms with minimal thought, relying on short-term memory.
- The 'take an interview' task simulates a short conversation on everyday topics, requiring spontaneous and comfortable use of English without preparation time.
- Preparation for this section should focus on mimicking native English speech for pronunciation and pacing, and practicing speaking on everyday topics to improve fluency and confidence.
- Responses are evaluated by AI based on fluency, accuracy, coherence, and pronunciation, with a higher emphasis on natural delivery over complex vocabulary or grammar.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the New TOEFL Speaking Section
01:23
Task 1: Listen and Repeat
02:14
Task 2: Take an Interview
04:08
Preparation Strategies
04:54
Scoring and Evaluation