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TOEFL Speaking Scoring Technology Explained

How scoring, score prediction, and practice work in 2026

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Uses ETS’s scoring technology to support self-evaluation.
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TOEFL Speaking • Practice Scoring

Speech scoring for TOEFL Speaking practice

TOEFL Speaking is judged on how clearly and effectively you communicate under time pressure. My Speaking Score helps you practice with scoring signals grounded in ETS assessment science, so you can see what’s affecting your performance and improve faster.

Important: Scores shown on this page are for practice and informational purposes only and are not official TOEFL iBT® scores.

My Speaking Score is an independent TOEFL preparation platform. ETS and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS), used under license.

What scoring technology does My Speaking Score use?

My Speaking Score licenses ETS’s proprietary automated scoring technology to evaluate spoken English responses for practice and self-evaluation.

  • Fluency & pacing (speech continuity, timing, pauses)
  • Intelligibility (how easy the speech is to understand)
  • Pronunciation clarity (sound precision, consistency)
  • Language control (delivery-level signals tied to accuracy)

These measurable features support consistent, rubric-aligned practice scoring at scale.

How practice scores are reported

On My Speaking Score, results are reported on a 0–5 task scale. A score of 5 represents a fully successful response for that task type.

5Fully successful
4Strong with minor issues
3Mixed clarity or completeness
2Frequent issues reduce understanding
1–0Major breakdowns or incomplete response

Lower scores usually reflect reduced clarity, incomplete content, accuracy issues, or intelligibility problems.

Why category-level scoring matters

TOEFL Speaking performance is not determined by one thing. Category-level scoring helps explain why a response scored the way it did, so you can focus your practice on the highest-impact fix.

Fluency Intelligibility Language Use Organization Repeat Accuracy

Interview task: scoring categories

Interview scoring reflects whether a response fully addresses the question, stays intelligible throughout, and communicates connected ideas.

Date Test Prompt Score (0–5) WPM Fluency Intelligibility Language Use Organization
[date] [test_name] [prompt] [score] [wpm] [num] [num] [num] [num]

Low Fluency

Too many pauses, uneven pacing, or broken speech continuity.

Low Intelligibility

Pronunciation clarity makes parts of the response hard to understand.

Low Organization

Ideas are incomplete, unfocused, or hard to follow under time pressure.

Low Language Use

Grammar or vocabulary limits precision or causes meaning errors.

Listen & Repeat task: scoring categories

Listen & Repeat emphasizes accurate repetition and intelligibility. Lower scores usually reflect missing content, altered meaning, or unclear speech.

Date Test Prompt Score (0–5) WPM Fluency Intelligibility Repeat Accuracy
[date] [test_name] [prompt] [score] [wpm] [num] [num] [num]

FAQs

What is “ETS scoring technology”?

It refers to ETS’s proprietary automated scoring systems for evaluating spoken English responses for practice and research-based assessment. These systems analyze measurable speech features and generate consistent, rubric-aligned scores.

Is this an official TOEFL iBT score?

No. Scores on My Speaking Score are practice scores for self-evaluation and improvement. They are not official TOEFL iBT® scores and should not be used for admissions or certification decisions.

Is My Speaking Score affiliated with ETS?

My Speaking Score is an independent TOEFL preparation platform. ETS and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of ETS, used under license.

What does a 5 mean?

A 5 represents a fully successful response for that task type. For Interview tasks, it indicates a complete, clear, on-topic response. For Listen & Repeat, it indicates accurate and fully intelligible repetition.

Data on My Speaking Score is only one piece of evidence of TOEFL Speaking performance and may not always be predictive of actual TOEFL iBT® scores.