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TOEFL Academic Discussion template

The TOEFL Academic Discussion task is short, but it demands a clear position, a credible reason, a concrete example, and engagement with classmates' views.

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  1. 1

    Add a specific example: a study, a country, a personal observation, or a concrete scenario.

  2. 2

    Give one reason — explain WHY this position holds, not just THAT it does.

  3. 3

    State your position in one direct sentence (10–15 words).

  4. 4

    Engage with a classmate's point: agree-and-extend, or politely push back.

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Four-move template

  1. State your position in one direct sentence (10–15 words).
  2. Give one reason — explain WHY this position holds, not just THAT it does.
  3. Add a specific example: a study, a country, a personal observation, or a concrete scenario.
  4. Engage with a classmate's point: agree-and-extend, or politely push back.

Sentence frames

Stating position

  • • I firmly side with Professor Smith's view that …
  • • While I see merit in both arguments, my position is that …
  • • In my opinion, the more compelling case is that …

Adding example

  • • A concrete illustration of this is …
  • • Consider the case of … , where …
  • • Research from … reported that …

Engaging with classmates

  • • Anna raises a fair point, however …
  • • I would build on Daniel's observation by adding that …
  • • While Maria highlights X, this overlooks …

Things graders reward

  • A clear, unambiguous position from sentence one.
  • One specific, concrete example — not a vague generalisation.
  • Engagement with the prompt and at least one of the classmates' replies by name.
  • Range of vocabulary and accurate syntax (errors are tolerated if meaning is clear).

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