Toefl exam Essentials

TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS
Skill Builders
Listening well takes practice. As you prepare for the
listening section of the TOEFL exam, incorporate some of
these skill-building exercises into your study plan:
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Go to places where English is spoken. The more you lis-
ten to spoken English, the more you will understand. Visit
a park or museum where you will hear English around
you, go to the movies in English, or converse with family
and friends in English.
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Build your concentration. Tune in to a radio program or
listen to a book on tape every day. Start with a five-minute
session and add five minutes each day. Your ability to
focus will grow.
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Summarize information. Listen to a radio or TV show
about a serious topic. Summarize the show’s message in
your mind or on paper. What is the main idea presented
in the show? What are the supporting details?
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Ask questions. When you talk with others, think about
whether you really understand what they are saying. If
you don’t, speak up and ask for clarification.
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