TOEIC Speaking: Useful Phrases for Describe Picture

What should you focus on during the 45 seconds of preparation time?

• Ignoring the instructions

• Not paying attention to the image

• Making notes and thinking about what to say

• Talking to other test-takers

What are some phrases you can use to start describing the picture?

• I hear

• I taste

• I smell

• I can see

What are the people in the image doing?

• Playing sports

• Reading books

• Watching a movie

• Cooking or learning to cook

What are some specific activities individuals are engaged in?

• Cutting vegetables or meat with knives

• Dancing

• Singing

• Playing video games

What are the people wearing in the image?

• Aprons

• Pajamas

• Swimsuits

• Winter coats

What is the facial expression of the people in the image?

• Crying

• Frowning

• Smiling

• Screaming

What should you focus on when describing one or two of the people in the image?

• Their pets

• Their clothing

• Their favorite food

• Their favorite color

What should you do to maximize your score in part two of the TOEIC speaking test?

• Speak very fast

• Speak clearly and with rhythm

• Speak in a different language

• Speak very quietly

What is the role of the man in the chef's hat in the image?

• He is a musician

• He is a pilot

• He is a teacher

• He is a doctor

What are the people on either side of the chef doing in the image?

• Watching TV

• Chopping vegetables on a chopping board

• Reading a book

• Playing chess