But what do you say?

How can you prepare?

Let's find out.

[Useful Phrases for Describe Picture in TOEIC Speaking]

In this part of the speaking test, you'll be shown an image.

Then you'll have 45 seconds to prepare what you're going to say.

You'll want to use this time to think and make notes.

Next, you'll have 45 seconds to speak and describe what you see.

It's pretty straightforward, but what do you say?

Have a look at this picture.

What do you see?

A lot of things, right?

So what do you need to do, and how can you maximize your score?

First, during that 45 seconds, look and make notes.

Here are a few things to focus on.

First, the big picture.

What is happening here generally?

In this image, you can see a group of people are cooking or learning to cook.

Next, notice individual activities.

I can see people cutting what might be vegetables or meat with knives.

They're all wearing aprons.

In this photo, we can see their faces quite clearly as well.

In this case, they're smiling.

And remember, you have 45 seconds to prepare.

Once those 45 seconds are over, you will start speaking, describing the general scene.

Think of a few simple, quick phrases to start the description.

I can see...

This appears to be...

It looks like this is...

Or it looks like they are...

Then, be a bit more specific about one or two of the people.

I can see a man wearing...

I can see a woman cutting...

It looks as if...

It looks as though...

There might be...

It could be...

Which is possibly...

Which could be...

And make comparisons where possible.

While the chef looks like he knows what he's doing, the others look like they are only learning how to cook.

So let's listen to a sample answer.

Now remember, it's not just what I say; it's how I say it.

Listen to the rhythm and stress when I speak.

You do not want your answer to sound flat and without rhythm.

Like this.

"This appears to be a group of people learning how to cook.

In the middle of the group, there is a man in a chef's hat and chef's uniform.

It looks as though..."

It should sound like this.

"This appears to be a group of people learning how to cook.

In the middle of the group, there is a man in a chef's hat and chef's uniform.

It looks as though he may be teaching the others to cook.

On either side of him are young people doing a number of typical activities.

The man and woman to his right are both chopping vegetables on a chopping board.

While the woman to the left of the chef is stirring the contents of the frying pan as another woman adds pepper.

They are all smiling and it looks like they're having fun."

And that's it.

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