Special TOEIC Speaking Course

TOEIC Speaking Course Overview

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Duration: 10.5 hours (7 lessons of 1.5 hours each)  

Objective: Prepare for all questions on the TOEIC Speaking Test by improving fluency, pronunciation, coherence, and confidence in workplace communication scenarios.  

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Class 1: Introduction and Read a Text Aloud (Questions 1–2)

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Objectives

 

Understand the test structure, questions, and scoring criteria.  

Familiarize students with timing and response requirements for each section.  

Practice reading texts aloud with clear pronunciation, intonation, and fluency.  

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Activities

Test Overview and Scoring Criteria

 

 Overview of the test sections (Questions 1–11).  

Discuss scoring criteria: pronunciation, intonation, fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and content.  

 

​Questions 1–2: Read a Text Aloud  

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 Introduction: Review question instructions (45 seconds to prepare, 45 seconds to speak).  

 Pronunciation and Intonation Practice: Focus on stress, rhythm, and pitch variation with sample texts.  

   Guided Reading Practice: Students practice reading passages aloud with feedback on pacing and clarity.  

   Simulated Test Practice: Timed practice with instructor feedback on fluency, pronunciation, and intonation.  

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Speaking Assessment  

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   Conduct a shortened diagnostic test for Questions 1–2 and simple opinion questions.  

   Provide brief feedback and set personal goals for improvement.  

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Class 2: Describe a Picture (Questions 3–4)

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Objectives

Develop skills to describe images clearly and logically.  
Use a structured approach to organize responses.  
Practice including relevant details under time pressure.  

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Activities

Task Introduction

   Explain the question format: 45 seconds to prepare, 30 seconds to speak.  
   Emphasize the need for clarity, organization, and appropriate vocabulary.  

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Structure Practice  

 Overview (What is happening generally?)  
  Details (Who/what is in the image, and what are they doing?)  
 Additional elements (Background, inferred context, speculations).  

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Model Responses

   Analyze sample responses to identify effective strategies.  

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Guided Picture Descriptions

   Provide students with various images (workplace and everyday scenarios).  
   Students practice in pairs or small groups, with peer feedback.  

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Simulated Test Practice

 Timed practice: 45 seconds preparation, 30 seconds to describe.  
Instructor feedback on content, coherence, and vocabulary.  

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Class 3: Respond to Questions (Questions 5–7)

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Objectives

Practice responding clearly and concisely to everyday and workplace questions.  
Build fluency and confidence for rapid responses.  
Incorporate useful vocabulary and grammatical structures.  

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Activities

Task Introduction

 

Timing:
3 seconds to prepare
15 seconds to respond for Questions 5–6
30 seconds for Question 7

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Question Types and Strategies:

Discuss common question themes: routines, preferences, workplace situations.
Provide example phrases for quick responses (e.g., “Usually, I…,” “In my opinion…”).

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Response Practice

Ask sample questions, and students respond spontaneously.
Focus on direct answers with logical elaboration.

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Simulated Test Practice

Timed Q&A practice under exam conditions.
Feedback on fluency, clarity, and grammar.

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Class 4: Respond to Questions Using Information (Questions 8–10)

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Objectives

Interpret and use provided information effectively.
Develop strategies to respond to information-based questions.
Improve fluency and coherence when speaking about workplace scenarios.

 

Activities

Task Introduction

Review question format:
45 seconds to review provided information.
15 seconds to respond to Questions 8–9.
30 seconds to respond to Question 10.

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Analyzing Information

Practice reading charts, schedules, or announcements.
Highlight how to extract key details for responses.

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Model Responses

Analyze sample responses to identify effective strategies.

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Guided Practice

  Students work in pairs with sample prompts. One reads the information; the other answers questions.
Provide feedback on accuracy and relevance.

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Simulated Test Practice

Timed practice with real-world scenarios (e.g., meeting schedules, customer requests).

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Class 5: Express an Opinion (Question 11)

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Objectives

Learn to structure an opinion response clearly and logically.

Use linking words and examples to support ideas.
Develop confidence in speaking for a full 60 seconds.

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Activities

Task Introduction

Review question format: 45 seconds to prepare, 60 seconds to speak.
Discuss scoring criteria: clarity, coherence, and vocabulary.

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Opinion Structure

    State Opinion (e.g., “I believe…”)
Reason/Justification (e.g., “This is because…”)
Example/Detail (e.g., “For instance…”)
Conclude Briefly

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Practice Prompts

Provide prompts (e.g., “Do you think teamwork is important in the workplace?”).
Students present their opinions.

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Simulated Test Practice

Timed individual practice with feedback on structure, vocabulary, and fluency.  

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Class 6: Full Test Simulation and Feedback

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Objectives

Build confidence by completing a full TOEIC Speaking test simulation.
Identify and address specific challenges under exam conditions.
Provide detailed feedback on performance for each question type.

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Activities

Full Test Simulation

Conduct a series of full 11-question TOEIC Speaking tests under timed conditions.

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Detailed Feedback

Provide targeted feedback on pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, and coherence for each question.

 

Focused Practice 

Revisit difficult questions (e.g., Picture Description or Opinion questions) based on student performance.

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Class 7: Further Practice, Review, and Final Strategies

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Objectives

Provide additional full test practice to solidify skills.
Review key strategies for all question types.
Share final tips and encourage confidence for test day.

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Activities

Additional Full Test Practice

Conduct  full TOEIC Speaking tests under exam conditions.
Provide brief immediate feedback after each question to refine skills.

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Review Key Strategies

Recap best practices for each question type.
Highlight common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Personalized Feedback

Address individual students’ most challenging areas.

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Final Tips and Test Day Strategies

Share strategies for managing time and reducing stress during the test.
Encourage students to focus on clarity and fluency over perfection.

 

Encouragement and Wrap-Up

Reflect on students’ progress and goals.
Build confidence with positive reinforcement and next-step recommendations.