How to answer Question 3 Speaking - TOEFL.

NOTES from the reading :

1- write down the change, plan, proposal from the READING
2- write down the 1st point ( this is usually the 1st reason why is the change)
3- write down the 2nd point

Notes from the student's Opinion:

1. write down if the Woman or Man Agrees or Disagrees.

Notes from the student's Reasons:

1- write down the student's 1st Reason with details why the student believes this is a good a bad idea.
2- Write down the student's 2nd Reason with details of why he or she thinks this is a good or a bad idea

Example:

Notes from the Reading part:

1-  The University plans to......./ The student's letter propose that...
2- (point 1)
3- (point 2) 
You don't need to mention point 1 and 2 but you are going to use this information to explain the reasons why the student agrees or disagrees with the plan.

Notes from the student's opinion:

1- The MAN/ WOMAN agrees or disagrees...

Notes from the student's reasons.

1- The first reason is the ...OR First, (mention the reason)
     Mention the details why the student likes or dislikes this plan.

2- The second reason is...Or you can just Say the reason.
     Details

ANSWERING THE 1ST INDEPENDENT QUESTION

Previously, I share a blog about my tips to organize your note BEFORE the test.

Now, you are seating at your test center, waiting for the first question of the speaking section.

How to ANSWER question 1?

First, at all.  You have to be calm and remember that you have practiced this question hundreds of times but now it's the real thing. Don't be nervous so your speech doesn't suffer but think that this might be the day you are going to get 26 on this section.

Let's go back to the independent question, How to answer the first question?

As I said before, you already prepared your paper before the test so now you just to fill out the blank space with your opinion.

For Example:

1- ( I believe / think) _____________________________________

2- Because ( this is your transition to your reasons and it's telling the grader you are going to provide reasons for your response)

3- (here goest the1st reason, you actually say your reason . No need to say "my first reason" you are going to waste your time doing that)___________________________________________

4-  Example ( detail example) _____________________________________________________________________

5- Also ( transition between your first and second reason)

6 - (here goes your 2nd reason)________________________________________________

7- (Your 2nd DETAIL example)_______________________________________________

This is how your paper should look before you listen to the first question.

I bel/ think_________________________

bec

__________________________

Ex.

Also

__________________________

Ex.

You don't have too much time, so you probably are going to write down between 4 to 6 abbreviations to help you answer this question.

Example:

If you and your friends are going to travel to a country that you are the only one that have been there before, what would suggest to your friends bring on this trip? 

I bel   transl / App 

bec  

Lang barr 

Ex. sto

Also

Learn

Ex ppl

(1) I would suggest to my friends bring an app to translate from English to Spanish.

(2) Because

(3) we might encounter language barriers

(4) For example a few years ago..

(5) Also

(6) You learn more about the country's culture.

(7) For example last year... 

Strategy prior the Speaking section of the TOEFL

1- HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES BEFORE THE SPEAKING SECTION OF TEST.

When you are taking the test, you don't have too much time to organize your notes from readings and lectures so it's a good idea to set up your paper before the speaking sections begin.
When you return from your break, you should seat and start organizing your paper. ( one paper is enough)
Let show you how but remember It doesn't have to be perfect, just keep in mind that the organization is key to do good in the test.


1- let's imagine this is the paper you are giving during the test.

2- Fold your paper in half

3- This part of the paper is for question 1, 2 and 3. This is how I organized my notes. As I said, it doesn't have to be perfect but you should try to do this before the speaking section begins. I did this when I was listening to the instructions of the speaking section.

4- This part is for question 4, I tried other ways to organize my notes but this way was the best because I could see the reading and link that information to the lecture.

5- Question 5 also has a whole half page because there are several notes from the student, such as the problem, and then the solutions. At the bottom of the page, it's the most important part which is your choice for the best solution in your opinion. Always answer the question "Why" by giving reasons that are related to the solutions.

6- Finally, the last question. I found it easier to take notes separating the definition and the classification next to each other like in the picture below.