Speaking help

Hello all, here are some sample TOEFL speaking topics. Later this weekend I am going to post a link letting you submit your sample responses to me! Yes, that is correct! You can record from your computer, and get them evaluated. For now focus on practicing these topics. Remember, you only have 45 seconds to speak on these topics!

1. Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience and say why it was a success for you.
2. What is your favorite style of clothing? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite.
3. Name a person whom you truly admire. Describe the person and say why you admire him/her.
4. Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.
5. Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experience and say why it was difficult to overcome.
6. What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful in helping you to study.
7. Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this person and explain why he/she was so influential to you.
8. Where is your favorite place to study? Describe this place and say why it is a good place for you to study.
9. Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe the experience and say why it was a positive one.
10. What is your favorite kind of food? Describe it and explain why it is your favorite.
11. Name a famous or influential figure who has inspired you. Describe this person and say why he/she has been inspirational to you.
12. Which place has fond memories for you? Describe this place and explain why it is memorable to you.
13. When have you been happily surprised by something? Describe the experience and say why the surprise was a happy one for you.
14. Describe a resource that helped you to do something better than before. Describe it and explain why it was helpful to you.
15. Describe a person from your country’s history. Why do you think this person was important?