Tips for TOEFL Listening Section

Tips for TOEFL Listening Section

Practice listening to English to connect and synthesize ideas
Sometimes, a lecture is organized so that he or she builds a "point of view" or "claims a position" about a particular topic. Other lectures are organized to express many ideas or different points of view. When you listen to a lecture, try to listen for words that tell you which structure the lecture is building. You can even write down words that indicate certain relationships in the lecture, such as cause/effect, compare/contrast or the steps of a process.

It's important to understand a speaker's tone
No matter the language, we all use tone or inflection to emphasize our communication. Noticing a speaker's tone is essential to understanding what the speaker is trying to accomplish. Next time you are listening to an English-language conversation or lecture, focus on the speaker's tone. Is he using formal or casual language? Is her voice calm or emotional? What does the speaker's tone of voice say?

Why watching MORE TV can help you score well
There are different ways to build your English-language listening skills, which are very important for success on the TOEFL test. Of course, listening to CDs and audiotapes of lectures are terrific ways to hear the English language spoken, especially on academic topics. Try watching TV, movies and listening to the radio to improve your listening skills on news and cultural topics. Even the Internet is a great source for listening material. Try www.npr.org or www.bbc.co.uk/radio

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