Master the fast-paced, 20-minute TOEIC speaking section. Learn how to conquer the 11 computer-based business questions, from reading corporate announcements to proposing solutions.
Visit Official TOEIC SiteTOEIC is the global standard for assessing English proficiency in the workplace. It is specifically designed to measure how well you can communicate in a professional, international business environment.
TOEIC is taken entirely on a computer. In Questions 8-10, you must answer questions based on a business schedule provided on the screen.
Annual Marketing Conference Schedule
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks by CEO
10:00 AM: Digital Trends Workshop (Room A)
12:00 PM: Networking Lunch (Catered by Deli Express)
Voice prompt: "Hello, I lost my schedule. Could you tell me what time the Digital Trends Workshop starts and where it is located?"
The TOEIC Speaking test is incredibly fast. It takes only 20 minutes to complete 11 questions. You speak directly into a headset, and you must manage the strict on-screen timers.
You will see a short text on the screen (like a corporate announcement, a radio advertisement, or an airport delay notice). You must simply read it aloud.
The raters are strictly checking your pronunciation, intonation, and stress. Do not rush! 45 seconds is plenty of time.
You will see a photograph on the screen. You must describe what is happening in the picture in as much detail as possible within 30 seconds.
Imagine you are doing a telephone interview. A recorded voice will ask you three questions about a familiar topic (e.g., travel, shopping, or hobbies).
For questions 5 and 6, you have 15 seconds to reply. For question 7, you have 30 seconds. You must start speaking almost immediately (3 seconds prep time!).
You will be shown an itinerary, schedule, or agenda. You have 45 seconds to memorize the layout. Then, a voice will ask you three questions based on that information.
You must find the correct information on the screen and communicate it politely, as if you are a receptionist helping a client.
This is the hardest question. You will be asked for your opinion on a workplace issue (e.g., "Do you think working from home makes employees more productive?").
You must state your opinion clearly and provide at least two supporting reasons or examples within 60 seconds.
Watch a walkthrough of the TOEIC Speaking test to experience the rapid pace and see the countdown timers in action.
Your test is recorded and sent to human raters at ETS. They use specific rubrics depending on the question type.
For the 'Read Aloud' tasks, the raters only care about pronunciation, intonation, and stress. If you mispronounce a word, correct yourself and keep going. Do not sound like a robot; use natural pitch to show you understand what you are reading.
Did you actually answer the prompt? If someone asks for the time of a meeting, did you give the correct time? Your answers must directly address the question and use vocabulary relevant to the business scenario.
For the final 60-second opinion question, you are judged on your ability to speak at length. You must organize your argument logically using transition words ("Firstly", "Furthermore", "In conclusion") and back up your claims with strong examples.
No. The TOEIC Speaking test is entirely computer-based. You will wear a headset and speak your answers into a microphone. Your responses are recorded and sent to human raters at ETS to be scored.
Yes! Candidates are now allowed to take notes during the TOEIC Speaking test. You will be provided with scratch paper, which is especially helpful for the final 'Express an Opinion' question.
It is very short and fast-paced. The entire speaking section takes only about 20 minutes to complete, consisting of 11 rapid-fire questions.