All F1 students at the University of Memphis for whom English is not the first language must take the SPEAK test and obtain a score of 50+ in order to be appointed as Teaching Assistants or Graduate Assistants with any teaching activity requiring oral communication with students and the posting of grades. Students who have scored 26 or higher on the speaking portion of the TOEFL iBT are not required to take the SPEAK test. The test score must not be more than two years old.
The SPEAK Test is the institutional form of the TSE. View a sample test.
SPEAK Test --- For the Spring 2010 Semester
SPEAK Tests are scheduled every half-hour from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., November 16-20
Practice tests are scheduled every half-hour from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., November 16-18
View the SPEAK Test Calendar Click forward to the testing week listed above to see available testing times.
SPEAK Test Frequently Asked Questions
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