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Over the last few years, TOEFL has seen a decline in the total number of tests taken per year and it was concluded that TOEFL was TOO difficult.  \nGOOD NEWS! It now takes three hours instead of three-and-half hours to pass the exam.  \nThe bad news is that now you’ll only get a single overall score for speaking anda single overall score for writing. So you won’t know the exact parts of the exam where you did better or worse. In case you need to make a second attempt, it will therefore be harder to prepare for it now.  \nAs you noticed , many changes were made. But today we are going to focus on the speaking part.  \nNot only did they reduce the number of tasks in the speaking part, but you also now get more time for each of them.  \nSPEAKING NOW CONSISTS OF FOUR TASKS  \n 1  Personal Choice  \n 2  Campus Announcement  \n 3  General to Specific  \n 4  Academic Lecture  \nThe problem with the new version is that almost nobody knows exactly what will be in the test or if there are questions from the old version. But here is all the information there is so far.  \n TASK 1  PERSONAL CHOICE  \nTask 1 can take one of four different formats: Paired Choice, Multiple Choice, Agree/Disagree, Advantages/Disadvantages. Be sure to look through the older version of the tasks to be prepared in case you get one of them.  \n1. Paired Choice: You’re given two opposing options to choose. You’re supposed to pick one of them and support your choice with some explanation.  \n2. Multiple Choice: In comparison to the older question types , the new ones are getting much longer. Not only are there tasks themselves but also options as answers. This type is similar to Paired Choice but has more options to choose. However, the technique is the same. Pick one of them and explain why you think it’s correct. Don’t forget the details and some examples.  \n3. Agree/Disagree: This is simple. There is a statement and you either agree with it or you don’t.  \n4. Advantages/Disadvantages: You might be presented with the statement and asked to specify its good and bad features. Sometimes you might be asked which of the several options you prefer and then to describe the advantagesand disadvantages.  \nMain template for choice questions (1-3)  \n1. State your main point  \nI agree/I disagree with the idea.  \nIn my opinion, this idea is better.  \nI believe that    \nWhile some may disagree, I believe that…  \n2. Aim for a smooth transition from the statement to the reasons  \nI think/feel this way for several reasons.  \n3. First reason  \nFirst , + example (personal experience with a conclusion supporting the statement ) .  \n4. Second Reason .  \nSecond , + another example (more details )  \nThis sample doesn’t have a conclusion. Some believe that you shouldn’t waste your time on it.  \nRemember to avoid repeating the same words twice or more. Demonstrate your vocabulary to the best of your ability. Try to vary it as much as you can.  \nUse different linking words and transitional phrases: First, Second, As a result, In my opinion, That’s why, Moreover, Therefore, etc.  \nBe more direct in your opening line.  \nBe more accurate with your vocabulary and don’t use several words or complicated constructions when you can use one instead. Use idioms only incase you’re completely sure about the meaning and their usage.  \nMain template for Advantages/Disadvantages (4)  \n1. Intro statement  \nThere are certainly both pros and cons of something.  \n2. State the advantage  \nFirst of all, First, At the beginning, one advantage is/the advantage is (and describe it a little ) .  \n3. State the disadvantage  \nHowever , a major disadvantage is/one of the main disadvantages is (and describe it a little ) .  \n4. Your opinion  \nOverall, though, I believe/I guess/I think it is better to…  \nDuring this task, you should show your skills in the delivery of the idea (how you sound and was it difficult to listen to you), langua","cbCair7rMTGwGz9g","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair7rMTGwGz9g","pdf",116348,"English","# Speaking Part Overview\n## Exam changes and single-score impact\n## Four speaking tasks\n# Task 1: Personal Choice\n## Four formats: Paired Choice, Multiple Choice, Agree/Disagree, Advantages/Disadvantages\n## Response templates for choice and for advantages/disadvantages\n## Delivery, language use, and topic development scoring\n# Task 2: Campus Announcement\n## Question structure and preparation/answer timings\n## Note-taking strategy\n## Response template and transition structure","[{\"question\":\"What major changes to the TOEFL exam affect the speaking section since August 1, 2019?\",\"answer\":\"The exam becomes easier and takes three hours instead of three-and-a-half. 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