B2 Upper-intermediate
Speaking
TOEFL iBT
TOEFL iBT — Take an Interview
Education
About 4 minutes
4 questions
TOEFL iBT — Take an Interview: Balancing Study and Rest
About this practice test
Develop B2 English speaking in a TOEFL-style interview about study routines, taking breaks and university support for student wellbeing.
What you’ll practice
Speaking naturally
Answer familiar questions in your own words.
Developing your ideas
Give a reason or example to support your answer.
Listening back
Record an answer and notice what you can improve.
What to expect:
4 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 45 seconds. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. Feedback is a practice estimate rather than an official exam score.
The 4-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Speaking response
How to approach this practice
Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Describe how you organise your study time during a busy week.
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Tell me about a time when taking a break helped you work more effectively.
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Would you prefer a quiet room on your own or a shared study space when you have a difficult assignment? Explain why.
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Question 4 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Should universities encourage students to take regular breaks, even when deadlines are close? Give reasons for your view.
What to review next
Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.