TOEFL Speaking Task 1

❓ Pregunta oral Some people believe that university students should be required to take at least one course in public speaking before they graduate. Others think that public speaking courses should be optional, since many students will never need to give speeches in their future careers. Which view do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

📊 Rúbrica TOEFL Speaking Task 1

Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Clear position, sufficient reasons, logical flow

Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 15s preparation, 45s response.

💡 Consejos

Use the 15s preparation to jot down 2 main reasons
State your position clearly, then support with specific examples
Use template phrases: "I believe... because... For example..."
Keep within 45s; maintain moderate pace, mind pauses and intonation
Avoid memorized templates; express naturally in your own words

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