Four tactics for time limits on Four tactics for time limits on TOEFLTOEFL®® iBT Speaking tasks iBT Speaking tasks

Dr. Pamela J. SharpeDr. Pamela J. SharpeAuthor of the bestseller Author of the bestseller Barron’s TOEFLBarron’s TOEFL® ® iBTiBT

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How to beat the clockHow to beat the clock

Learn how much to Learn how much to saysay

within the time limitwithin the time limit

Tactic 1Tactic 1

Follow the directionsFollow the directions

Follow the directionsFollow the directions

“ “Describe the Describe the woman’s problem woman’s problem and the and the suggestions that suggestions that her friend makes. her friend makes. What do you think What do you think the woman should the woman should do and why?” do and why?”

Tactic 2Tactic 2

Present 2 or 3 ideasPresent 2 or 3 ideas

Tactic 3Tactic 3

Include concise Include concise details and details and examplesexamples

Be careful!Be careful!

Tactic 4Tactic 4

SummarizeSummarize

So what should you do?So what should you do?

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