TOEFL iBT Integrated Speaking Structure

In a TOEFL integrated speaking task which includes a reading and a listening passage, it is essential that you can do four things.
1) Show that you understand the main idea of the reading passage.
2) Show that you understand the main idea of the listening passage.
3) Show that you understand the relationship between the two passages (I call this the point of integration).
4) Do all three of the points above in an organized, fluent one-minute speech.

Tip 1: It is a good idea to try to structure your speech the same way you would structure an essay. On this page we'll show you a possible style you can use.

The basic structure of a integrated speaking task could look like this -

Introduction

In this set of materials the reading passage  __(main idea of reading passage)_____ and the listening passage (main idea of listening passage + point of integration)___

Section describing Reading passage

The reading passage __(main idea of reading passage restated)___ . Main point 1 & Supporting details or implications Main point 2 & Supporting details or implications (The number of main points will depend on the information in the passage. Also, how many supporting details you can include depends on time and importance of the details. You DO NOT have to include all supporting details. Sometimes you may not need to include any)

Section describing Listening passage

The listening passage __(main idea of listening passage restated)___ . Main point 1 & Supporting details or implications Main point 2 & Supporting details or implications (How many supporting details you can include depends on time and importance of the details. You DO NOT have to include all supporting details.)

Concluding statement

You may not have enough time for a concluding statement, and it isn't necessary if you clearly stated the 'point of integration' .

Look at a set of  materials. Click here to see the reading and listening passages.

Look at a possible set of example notes. Click here to see the notes.

Look at a possible sample speech. Click here to see the sample speech.