TOEFL Speaking Template: Question 1 (2024)

TOEFL Speaking Questions:

Introduction

 

The TOEFL iBT Speaking questions assess your ability to communicate and use the English Language in academic environments such as university. In this part of the test, four speaking questions simulate real-life situations that usually happen inside and outside the classrooms. In this post, you can read, listen to, and practice with some TOEFL speaking sample questions and answers.

But if you want to check out my guides on how to answer the TOEFL speaking questions, read my free guides below:

 

Now, Let’s get to the fun stuff:

TOEFL Speaking Template: Question 1

 

1. Main Point:

“In my opinion, I firmly believe that…”

First Reason:

“First and foremost, it is imperative to acknowledge that…”

“For instance, one compelling example that illustrates this is…”

Second Reason:

“Moreover, it is essential to consider…”

Useful Vocabulary for Question 1:

To Express your opinion, you can say:

“From my perspective, I am of the opinion that…”

“Based on my experience, I am inclined to believe that…”

“In my view, I hold the belief that…”

“I am convinced that…”

“From my standpoint, I maintain that…”

“In my view…..”

“It is my belief that…”

“In my assessment, I strongly believe that…”

To introduce reason 1, you can say:

“To begin with, it is crucial to recognize that…”

“To start with, it should be noted that…”

“One primary reason for this stance is…”

“An initial reason for this assertion is…”

“Firstly and most importantly, it is essential to recognize that…”

“A key factor to consider is…”

“An essential aspect to consider is…”

To introduce an example for reason 1, you can say:

“For instance,…”
“An example of this is…”
“To illustrate,…”
“Consider, for instance,…”
“One case in point is…”

“For example,…”
“One example of this is…”
“To provide an example,…”
“As an illustration,…”
“Take, for example,…”

“To illustrate,…”
“To give an illustration,…”
“An illustration of this is…”
“Consider the following illustration:…”
“To demonstrate,…”

“To provide an example,…”
“To offer an example,…”
“An example to consider is…”
“As an example,…”
“To present an example:…”

“To give an example,…”
“As a demonstration,…”
“As an example,…”
“An instance of this is…”
“To show, for example,…”

To introduce reason 2, you can say:

“Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that…”

Certainly! Here are five more words to express additional points or reasons:

“Moreover,…”
“Furthermore,…”
“Additionally,…”
“In addition,…”
“Furthermore, it is worth noting that…”

“Furthermore,…”
“Moreover,…”
“Additionally,…”
“In addition,…”
“Furthermore, it is important to consider…”

“Additionally,…”
“Moreover,…”
“Furthermore,…”
“In addition,…”
“Additionally, it should be mentioned that…”

“Furthermore,…”
“Moreover,…”
“Additionally,…”
“In addition,…”
“Furthermore, it is crucial to emphasize…”

“Additionally,…”
“Moreover,…”
“Furthermore,…”
“In addition,…”
“Additionally, it is important to note that…”

Omid Kalantar

Omid Kalantar

Omid Kalantar is an English Language Teaching (ELT) professor and researcher at Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE) in Ecuador. He has extensive experience coaching exam candidates prepare for TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced, iTEP, PTE, and Duolingo for more than a decade. He is also a former Cambridge Examiner. His expertise and research interests include various issues in applied linguistics, advanced level language proficiency, fluency, accuracy, and complexity in language production, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), materials development and curriculum design, and psycholinguistics. A complete list of his scholarly articles can be accessed on Google Scholar linked below.

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