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Free TOEFL Academic Discussion Practice
Write a timed contribution to an original classroom discussion, then review your position, supporting details and response to other students. No signup needed.
Original topic · Campus study space
Professor: Our university has one empty room to improve student learning. Should it become a quiet individual study room or a space for group projects? Which would benefit students more, and why?
Maya
I would choose a quiet study room. Students who live in busy shared homes need somewhere they can concentrate without interruptions.
Leo
I prefer a project space. Students already have library desks, but groups often struggle to find a place where talking is welcome.
Read the professor's question and the two student posts. In ten minutes, write your own contribution. State and support your opinion, engage with the discussion and express your ideas in your own words.
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This exercise covers Academic Discussion only. The updated TOEFL Writing section also includes Build a Sentence and Write an Email. This is original preparation material, not an ETS question or score report.
Format reference: ETS: TOEFL Writing task types. Format checked 26 October 2026. All topics and answer plans on this page are our own.
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