LISTENING
Who usually speaks in TOEFL Listening conversations?
A student and a university staff member or professor.
What does “Language Form” mainly focus on?
Grammar and sentence structure.
What type of texts are mainly used in the TOEFL Reading section?
Academic texts.
What does “integrated skills” mean in the TOEFL?
Using more than one language skill together.
Why are test-taking strategies important in the TOEFL?
Because they help manage time and improve accuracy across sections.
How many main types of audio are used in the TOEFL Listening section?
Two: conversations and lectures.
What does “Language Meaning” evaluate?
The meaning of words and expressions in context.
What is one key skill tested in Reading?
Identifying main ideas
Understanding details
Making inferences
Recognizing text organization
Which skills are commonly combined in integrated tasks?
Reading, listening, and speaking or writing.
What is one effective strategy used in both Reading and Listening sections?
Focusing on main ideas instead of minor details.
What is the main skill tested in the Listening section?
Understanding spoken English in academic settings.
Why does the TOEFL not test grammar in isolation?
Because grammar is evaluated within meaningful communication.
What type of questions ask about word meaning based on context?
Vocabulary-in-context questions.
What is usually required after reading and listening to a text?
Summarizing or explaining the information.
Why is note-taking useful in Listening and integrated tasks?
Because it helps organize key points and remember important information.
What kind of information may questions ask about after listening to an audio? Say at least 3.
Main ideas, details, attitude, purpose, organization, inference, etc.
What type of vocabulary is most commonly tested in TOEFL tasks?
Academic vocabulary.
Why is translating word by word not effective in TOEFL Reading (and in general)?
Because meaning depends on context, not individual words.
Why are integrated tasks important in academic English?
Because university work requires using multiple skills at the same time.
How does understanding question types help across all TOEFL sections?
It allows test-takers to predict what information to focus on.
Why is recognizing a speaker’s tone or intention important in Listening?
Because some questions require making inferences, not just identifying facts.
Why is it important to understand both form and meaning together?
Because correct interpretation depends on how structure and meaning work together.
What higher-level skill is required to answer inference questions?
Understanding implied ideas and relationships between concepts.
What is the biggest challenge of integrated TOEFL tasks?
Organizing information clearly while using accurate language.
What is a key strategy for integrated Speaking and Writing tasks?
Clearly connecting information from reading and listening sources.