TOEFL 2026 Speaking Practice — Level Easy (for score 80+) #31
Listen & Repeat · Take an Interview — full speaking practice with model answers at two score levels.
Watch & speak along
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Listen & Repeat
Listen to each sentence and repeat it out loud. Try to match the speaker’s pronunciation, rhythm, and speed.
You are learning how to greet students at a company booth during a university job fair.
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Welcome to our company booth.
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Please sign in on the tablet.
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You may take a brochure from the stack on the table.
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Please keep your resume ready for the hiring manager.
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We will answer all your questions after this short video.
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If you need more information, feel free to visit our website later this afternoon.
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Before you leave, make sure you have grabbed a business card from the display tray.
Take an Interview
Listen to each question and give a spoken response. Aim to speak for 20–30 seconds per answer.
You are participating in a short interview about personal growth and the process of acquiring new abilities.
Thank you for joining me. Please think back to the last time you learned a new skill, such as cooking a specific dish, using a new software program, or playing a simple game. What was the experience like, and why did you decide to learn it at that time?
Start withI remember a time when…
Perfect answerScore 100
I remember a time when I decided to learn how to bake sourdough bread last summer. I’d say I was honestly intimidated by the process at first, but I really wanted to master it because I was spending so much time at home. It was actually a pretty **meticulous** process, especially feeding the starter every single day, which felt like a huge responsibility. I mean, you can’t just rush it, right? I watched a ton of tutorials online, and after a few failed attempts, I finally pulled a perfect, crusty loaf out of the oven. It was such an **exhilarating** moment for me. I’m really glad I stuck with it, because now I can bake whenever I want. Learning that skill was definitely worth the effort and helped me stay productive during that time.
Good answerScore 80
I remember a time when I decided to learn how to bake bread. This was last year during the winter because I was spending so much time at home. I felt like I needed a new hobby to keep myself busy. It was actually pretty difficult at the start, you know? I had to follow the recipe so carefully, but my first loaf came out really hard and flat. It wasn’t great. I kept practicing every weekend, and eventually, I got better at it. I think I chose to learn it because I wanted to eat fresh bread without going to the store, and it was a fun way to spend my Saturday afternoons.
People have different ways of learning. Some people prefer to learn by watching videos or reading instructions, while others prefer to jump in and practice by trial and error. How do you usually approach learning something new, and why do you think you prefer that method?
Start withWhen I learn new things, I…
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When I learn new things, I’m definitely the type of person who prefers to jump right in and learn through trial and error. I mean, reading manuals or watching long tutorials just feels a bit tedious to me. For instance, last summer I decided to learn how to bake sourdough bread. Instead of following a recipe book, I just grabbed some flour and water and started mixing. My first loaf was a total disaster—it was basically a rock! But because of this, I learned exactly what went wrong, like how the dough felt when it was over-proofed. I found the experience incredibly **exhilarating** because I was actually solving problems in real time. It was a **pivotal** moment for me because I realized that for me, making mistakes is the best way to really understand a new skill.
Good answerScore 80
When I learn new things, I usually prefer to just jump in and practice by trial and error. I mean, I’m not really the type of person who likes to read long manuals or watch boring videos. For example, when I started learning how to bake cakes, I didn’t look at any recipes at first. I just tried mixing ingredients together and seeing what happened. It was kind of messy, but I learned a lot from my mistakes. I think I prefer this way because it’s much more fun and I remember things better when I actually do them. It’s just easier for me to learn through practice than reading instructions.
Now I would like your opinion. Some people believe that it is better to master one skill at a time, while others think it is better to learn several different things simultaneously. Which approach do you prefer, and why?
Start withPersonally, I prefer to…
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Personally, I prefer to focus on one skill at a time. I’ve found that when I try to juggle too many things, I just end up feeling scattered. For instance, last summer I decided to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. Instead of taking on coding or a new language at the same time, I dedicated every evening to practicing my chords for about an hour. Because of this, my progress was actually quite rapid. I was able to master a few songs in just a month, which was an exhilarating experience for me. If I had split my attention, I think I would have just felt overwhelmed. It’s definitely more rewarding to make genuine progress in one area than to have only a superficial understanding of several things at once.
Good answerScore 80
Personally, I prefer to focus on one skill at a time because it’s much easier for me to stay organized. When I try to learn too many things at once, I just feel really overwhelmed and don’t make much progress. For example, last year I tried to learn both guitar and Spanish at the same time, but it was just too much. I mean, I wasn’t really getting better at either one, so I decided to stick with just the guitar. Now, I’m actually seeing some real results and I feel way more confident. So yeah, I think it’s better to just focus on one thing until you’re good at it, you know?
One last question. Do you think schools or workplaces should set aside time during the day for people to learn skills that are not related to their main job or studies, such as learning a language or a hobby? Why or why not?
Start withI think it would be…
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I think it would be a fantastic idea for schools and companies to set aside time for personal growth. Honestly, I feel like when people only focus on their main work, they get burned out pretty quickly. If they could spend even an hour a week on a hobby, like learning a new language or even coding, it would be a **pivotal** change for their mental health. For instance, my friend Min-jun works at a huge tech firm in Seoul, and he was feeling really discouraged lately. But then, he started taking a pottery class during his lunch break, and it just completely revitalized his energy levels. Because of this, he’s actually more productive at his real job now. I mean, it’s **profoundly** beneficial to broaden your horizons, so yes, I definitely support making space for that.
Good answerScore 80
I think it would be a great idea for schools and companies to let people learn new things during the day. Um, I mean, it’s really important because people get tired if they only focus on one thing all the time. Like, if I’m studying math for hours, I get bored and stop paying attention. But if I could spend even a little bit of time learning something else, like a new language or maybe how to draw, I would feel much more relaxed. It’s just a good way to take a break and recharge. So, I think having that kind of free time would actually make everyone more productive and happy in the end.