TOEFL Academic Discussion practice
Read a professor's question and two classmate posts, then write your own response. 1 prompt per set, 10 minutes.
Overcoming Fears
Many people experience fears that limit their opportunities and confidence. Which approach do you believe is more effective for overcoming a fear - grad…
Remote Work
Some companies now allow employees to work entirely from home. Do the benefits of remote work outweigh the drawbacks for most employees? Explain your view.
Social Media Influence
Social media shapes how young people form opinions about the world. Does it do more to inform people or to mislead them? Defend your position.
Studying Abroad
Studying in another country is increasingly common. Is the main value of studying abroad academic, or is it personal growth? Share your opinion.
Public Transportation
Cities are investing heavily in public transportation. Should governments prioritize improving public transit over building more roads? Why or why not?
Online Learning
Online courses have become a normal part of education. Can online learning fully replace the traditional classroom, or is in-person teaching still essen…
Renewable Energy
Many countries are shifting toward renewable energy. Should governments require a faster switch to renewables even if it raises short-term costs? Explain.
Healthy Eating
Diet has a strong effect on long-term health. Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to eat healthily, or is that a family matter?
Workplace Automation
Automation is replacing some routine jobs. Is automation ultimately good or bad for workers? Take a position and explain it.
Importance of Sleep
Students often sacrifice sleep to study or socialize. Should universities actively discourage all-night study habits? Why or why not?
About the TOEFL Academic Discussion task
The Academic Discussion task puts you in an online class forum. A professor posts a question, two classmates reply with different views, and you write your own contribution. Each prompt has a 10-minute timer; aim for at least 100 words.
A strong post does three things: states a clear opinion on the professor's question, supports it with a reason or example of your own, and connects to the discussion — agreeing or disagreeing with a classmate and saying why. It is judged on relevance, development and language control, not on formal essay structure.
Common mistakes: repeating a classmate's argument in different words, writing a general introduction instead of answering the question, and running out of time before the example. You can drop the introduction-body-conclusion template; one focused paragraph that adds something new is what the task wants.
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