Listening Section
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Introduction to the TOEFL
Summary
The listening section of the TOEFL exam is designed to assess your ability to understand academic and real-life conversations in English, featuring a mix of subject-specific vocabulary and informal language.
- The listening recordings include academic lectures and college life conversations, introducing new vocabulary and topics.
- Subject-specific words in lectures are defined or explained, making them accessible even if they're new to you.
- Conversations often involve a student and a professor in informal settings, using more idiomatic and relaxed speech.
- TOEFL listening recordings are easier to understand than natural speech due to their scripted nature.
- Note-taking is crucial for success in the listening section, requiring a balance between too much and too little.
- Understanding the structure of lectures and conversations helps in focusing and retaining information.
- The listening section includes seven types of questions, including detail, main idea, function, attitude, inference, organization, and category questions.
Chapters
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Understanding TOEFL Listening Content
05:25
The Importance of Note-Taking
09:05
Question Types in the Listening Section
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