TOEFL Speaking Template: Question 3 (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 3

 

According to the reading, [topic] is defined as [topic definition]. In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this subject by providing an example of/two examples of [topic]. To start, the lecturer explains that [first example of topic]. He/She goes on to say [second example of topic].

Now, check out this sample response using the template above:
According to the reading, sustainable agriculture is defined as the practice of farming using principles that aim to conserve the environment, maintain soil fertility, and support the well-being of farmers and communities. In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this subject by providing an example of crop rotation. To start, the lecturer explains that crop rotation involves planting different crops in the same area over a sequence of growing seasons to improve soil health and prevent pest and disease buildup. He goes on to say that another example of sustainable agriculture is the use of integrated pest management techniques.

Useful Vocabulary to Answer Question 3:

Introducing the Topic:

“The reading sheds light on…”
“The passage discusses…”
“The article examines…”
“The text explores the concept of…”
“The document presents insights into…”

Talking about the Lecture:

“During the lecture, the professor expands upon…”
“In the lecture, the speaker elaborates on…”
“Throughout the lecture, the instructor delves into…”
“In the talk, the lecturer provides further insights into…”
“The lecture offers a deeper analysis of…”

Starting the Explanations:

“To begin with, the speaker illustrates…”
“The first point addressed in the lecture is…”
“The lecturer starts by discussing…”
“One aspect highlighted in the lecture is…”
“The initial example provided by the lecturer is…”

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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