TPO (S4-Q4)

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TPO (S4-Q4)

Submitted by Saharnaz on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 05:00

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
When we speak with other people face-to-face the nonverbal signals we give—our facial expressions, hand gestures, body movements, and tone of voice—often communicate as much as, or more than, the words we utter. When our nonverbal signals, which we often produce unconsciously, agree with our verbal message, the verbal message is enhanced and supported, made more convincing. But when they conflict with the verbal message, we may be communicating an entirely different and more accurate message than what we intend.

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TOEFL speaking

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Hi,
How can I improve my speaking to get higher score, 27, 28, or even more? :)
I have a problem with the time. I practice a lot to fit my speaking in 60 seconds. I'm going to attend TOEFL exam after 3 months. Is it enough to solve this problem?! :(

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Manage time by following patterns:

Try this pattern for Q3:
Introduction. something like 'and provide two reasons to support'. about 15-20 seconds
Reason 1, blabla... about 20 seconds
Reason 2, blabla... about 20 seconds

Try this pattern for Q4/Q6:
Introduction. something like 'The professor is talking about....'. about 15-20 seconds
Sub topic 1, blabla... about 20 seconds
Sub topic 2, blabla... about 20 seconds

Try this pattern for Q5:

part 1. Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. //about 15 seconds.

part 2. Then state which of the two solutions from the conversation you would recommend. //about 15 seconds. Like: there are possibly two solutions: The first one is: blabla....the second one is: blabla...If I were the woman/man, I would choose the first/second solution.

part 3. Explain the reason for your recommendation. //(suppose the recommendation is the first solution). Even though the second solution has some advantages like: blabla(about 10 seconds), still I choose the first solution . because reason 1, blabla(about 10 seconds)...reason 2, blabla(about 10 seconds)...

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Yes, you can do it in 3 months.