TOEFL Speaking: The Need for Speed

Send us a text In this episode of the TOEFL Speaking Prep Podcast for the AI Era, we explore a crucial but often overlooked factor in TOEFL Speaking success: Speaking Rate. Learn why finding the sweet spot of around 150 words per minute can significantly impact your score. We break down the research on how speaking rate connects to fluency, clarity, and listener engagement, and share tips on how to train yourself to hit that optimal rate. Discover why speaking too fast or too slow could be hu...

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Get the inside track on all things TOEFL® Speaking—from expert breakdowns of the test’s scoring rubrics to cutting-edge research on how AI like SpeechRater™ evaluates your performance. Whether it's leveraging movie-based learning techniques or diving into the psychology behind language assessment, each episode gives you a front-row seat to the latest strategies, tips, and tools to help you master the Speaking section.We don’t just stop at exam prep. We explore the bigger picture of how the TOEFL shapes language learning, how automated scoring impacts your results, and what really goes on behind the scenes at ETS. If you want to understand the nuances of TOEFL Speaking and learn how to make your test performance stand out, this podcast is for you.This podcast is made possible through a blend of innovative AI solutions, including NotebookLM, ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, Suno, and Buzzsprout.Visit My Speaking Score: https://www.myspeakingscore.com/