Listening comprehension

GENERAL STRATEGIES

1.- be familiar with the directions. the directions on every TOEFL test are the same, so it is not necessary to listen carefully to them each time. you should be completely familiar with the directions before the day of the test.

2.- listen carefully to the conversations and talks. you should concentrate fully on what the speakers are saying in the recording program, because you will hear it one time only.

3.-know where the easier and more difficult questions are generally found. within each part of the listening comprehension, the questions generally progress from easy to difficult.

4.- never leave any answers blank on your answer sheet. even if you are unsure of the correct response, you should answer each question. there is no penalty for guessing.

5.- use any remaining time to look ahead at the answers to the questions that follow. when you finish with one question, you may have time to look ahead at the answers to the next question.