Interview: Giving Examples
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Speaking Section (2026 Version)
Summary
The lesson emphasizes the importance of using examples and inventing details to fill the speaking time effectively during the TOEFL interview task, highlighting that communication clarity and logical explanation are prioritized over the factual accuracy of the content.
- Speaking for 45 seconds on a simple topic during the TOEFL interview can be challenging, and using examples and details helps fill the time.
- Questions in the interview vary, commonly starting with general experience, moving to preferences, and sometimes future speculations.
- Adding examples, even if invented, makes answers clearer, more organized, and easier to follow.
- It's acceptable to mix real experiences with invented details to create a convincing and relevant response.
- The ultimate goal is to demonstrate English language proficiency, not to adhere strictly to personal truth.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding the Interview Task
01:55
Strategies for Creating Content
03:28
Conclusion: Communication Over Honesty