listening section

lesson by lucas fink

magoosh expert

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.