Yuk kita belajar speaking, hanya 45 detik persiapan dan 1 menit mengekspresikan ide kita. Kita dapat merecord suara kita kemudian kita dengarkan lagi hasil rekaman suara kita untuk mengetahui pronunciation atau pelafalan dalam bahasa Inggris apakah sudah mendekati native speaker atau bahasa Inggris dengan aksen kental dari daerah masing-masing. Yang terpenting berbicara sesuai topik, untuk sementara grammar tidak menjadi fokus walau penting. Melatih mengeluarkan ide-ide dengan level bahasa Inggris yang kita miliki.

Berikut topik-topik speaking yang akan membantu kita meningkatkan nilai TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) khususnya speaking.

Topics for speaking IBT TOEFL

1. Talk about a book you have read that was important to you for some reason. Explain why the book was important to you. Give specific details and examples to explain your answer.
2. Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
3. What do you miss most about your home when you are away? Use specific details your opinion.
4. Many universities now offer academic courses over the internet. However, some people still prefer learning in traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain why.
5. Talk about a place you enjoyed going to or visiting when you were a child. Describe the place. Explain why you enjoyed it.
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Why or why not? Use details and examples to explain your opinion. Is it more important to study math or science than it is to study art or literature?
7. Talk about a photograph or painting you have seen that was memorable. Explain what you liked and disliked about it.
8. Some people have one career throughout their lives. Other people do different kinds of work at different points in their lives. Which do you think is better? Explain why.
9. If friends from another country were going to spend time in your country, what city or place would you suggest they visit? Using details and examples, explain why?
10. Talk about a time when a friend or family member helped you in the past, describe how the person helped you. Then explain why this was important for you.

Selamat mencoba.

Nani Kusmiyati, S.Pd., M.M., CTMP.

1 April 2021