🇯🇵 🇰🇷 TOEIC® Speaking & Writing

Prove you can speak & write at work.

Show real communication skill: 11 speaking tasks and 8 writing tasks, each scored 0 to 200. Practise every task type in the current official format, with AI rating in minutes and feedback like a human rater.

19 tasks · each scored 0–200 · AI-rated in minutes

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Describe a picture
Describe what you see in a photograph
2
Respond to questions
Answer everyday questions on a familiar topic
3
Respond using information
Answer using a schedule, agenda or notice provided
3
Express an opinion
State and support your opinion on an issue
1
Writing · 8 questions · about 60 minutes
Write a sentence from a picture
Write one sentence using two given words
5
Respond to a written request
Reply to an email covering the required points
2
Write an opinion essay
Write a 300+ word essay stating and supporting your view
1
Total19 tasks · ~80 minutes · each test scored 0–200
Your score

What your 0 to 200 score means

Speaking and Writing are scored separately against official proficiency criteria.

160+

Advanced

Clear, confident, well-organised communication. What top roles want.

120–150

Competent

Handles routine work interactions and messages effectively.

Raters

Human + AI

Officially rated by certified ETS raters; we add instant AI scoring.

300+

Essay words

The final writing task asks for a full multi-paragraph opinion essay.

TOEIC Speaking on its own

What the TOEIC Speaking test is

Searching for TOEIC Speaking by itself? You are not alone. In Korea and Japan the Speaking test is often required as its own score, separately from Writing, so it deserves its own explanation. Updated August 2026.

TOEIC Speaking is a standalone, online-delivered test of spoken English. You get 11 tasks in about 20 minutes, and the test is scored from 0 to 200 in 10-point increments. You speak into a microphone, every task is individually timed with a short preparation window, and you cannot go back to re-record. That single design choice is what makes it feel harder than a multiple-choice paper: you have to produce clear, organised English on the spot.

The 11 tasks fall into five predictable types: read a short text aloud (2 tasks), describe a photograph (2 tasks), respond to everyday questions (3 tasks), respond to questions using information you are given such as a schedule or agenda (3 tasks), and state and support an opinion (1 task). The first ten tasks are rated 0 to 3 and the final opinion task is rated 0 to 5. Those raw ratings are converted to the reported 0 to 200 scale, which ETS groups into proficiency levels running from beginner up to advanced.

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Timed tasks, ~20 min

Five task types across 11 questions, each with its own prep and speaking timer. No pausing, no second take.

0–200

Scored in levels

Reported 0 to 200 in 10-point steps, grouped into proficiency levels. 160+ sits in the top bands strong roles look for.

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Speaking vs Writing

Speaking rates pronunciation, fluency and completeness by voice; Writing rates grammar and organisation by text. Each is a separate 0 to 200 score, and many employers ask for only one.

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Who really needs it

In Korea, 토익스피킹 is a common hiring and promotion spec at large companies (대기업) and public bodies (공기업). In Japan it supports 就活 and 昇進 where spoken English matters. Check each employer's own level.

Ready to practise? Warm up with a free Speaking practice set, read the full TOEIC Speaking guide and scoring, then use the score converter to line your target band up with the roles you want.

What's inside

What Speaking & Writing proves

Understanding English isn't the same as producing it. This is the test that shows you can actually speak and write it at work.

Speak it, then write it

Two productive skills, scored separately, in about 80 minutes.
Speaking · scored 0–200
Read aloud, describe a picture, respond to questions, express an opinion.
Writing · scored 0–200
Write sentences from a picture, respond to an email, write an opinion essay.
~80 minutes total
Both sections in one online sitting.
AI feedback on every answer
Relevance, grammar, vocabulary and fluency, instantly.

Scored 0–200 each

Speaking and Writing are reported separately.
0–200
Speaking
0–200
Writing
0100200

Real workplace tasks

Describe a chart, handle a caller's questions, write a clear professional email.

Increasingly required

A separate hiring spec now, especially 토익스피킹 [TOEIC Speaking] in Korea, where it's huge.

Practice with AI scoring

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Speaking & Writing, straight answers

How is the TOEIC Speaking & Writing test scored?
Each test is scored from 0 to 200 in increments of 10, with no combined score. Certified ETS raters score responses on official criteria, and our practice adds instant AI rating in minutes.
How long is the TOEIC Speaking & Writing test?
The Speaking test is about 20 minutes (11 tasks) and the Writing test is about 60 minutes (8 tasks), roughly 80 minutes when taken together.
What tasks are on the Speaking test?
Five task types across 11 questions: read a text aloud, describe a picture, respond to questions, respond to questions using information provided, and express an opinion.
What tasks are on the Writing test?
Three task types across 8 questions: write a sentence based on a picture, respond to a written request (email), and write an opinion essay.
What is a good TOEIC Speaking or Writing score?
160 and above (out of 200) is a strong result that many employers look for. Set a target band based on the roles you want.
How is the TOEIC Speaking test scored (0 to 3 and 0 to 5)?
The first ten questions are rated 0 to 3 and the final opinion task is rated 0 to 5. Those ratings are converted to a scaled score from 0 to 200.
How long should the TOEIC opinion essay be?
Aim for at least 300 words. The final writing task asks for a clear, well-organised, multi-paragraph opinion essay.
How can I improve my TOEIC Speaking score?
Practise the exact task types out loud on a timer, and focus on clear pronunciation, complete answers and organisation. Recorded practice with instant AI feedback builds confidence fastest.
Is TOEIC Speaking & Writing hard?
It feels harder than multiple choice because you produce language under time limits, but the tasks are predictable. Rehearsing each task type removes the surprise.
Do I need Speaking & Writing or just Listening & Reading?
Many employers accept Listening & Reading alone, but roles that involve calls, meetings or writing increasingly ask for Speaking & Writing too. Check your target roles.
Does the AI give speaking and writing feedback?
Yes. The AI coach rates your responses on the official 0 to 200 criteria within minutes and shows exactly which patterns to fix.
Is the TOEIC Speaking test hard?
It is more demanding than a multiple-choice paper because you speak into a microphone under a timer and cannot re-record. The good news is that the 11 tasks and their five types are fixed, so rehearsing each one out loud removes almost all of the difficulty.
How long is the TOEIC Speaking test?
About 20 minutes for 11 tasks. Each task has a short preparation window and a fixed speaking time, and the test auto-advances, so pacing matters as much as content.
What is a good TOEIC Speaking score?
160 and above out of 200 sits in the top proficiency levels and is what strong roles look for. Many applicants in Korea aim for the upper levels; always check the exact level each employer or programme asks for.

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